Ringo Gamaguchi Funció principal: Moneder amb tancament de clic by Yutaro Kumagai

Ringo Gamaguchi Funció principal: Moneder amb tancament de clic by Yutaro Kumagai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Disseny de Productes Sostenibles, Projectes i Disseny Verd Competition Category.

BronzeProducte Sostenible· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Funció principal: Moneder amb tancament de clic

by Yutaro Kumagai

Client: Appcycle

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Producte Sostenible Category

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The Design

About Ringo Gamaguchi Funció principal: Moneder amb tancament de clic

Text del llibre: Aquest producte té forma de poma perquè està elaborat amb Ringo Tex, una pell sintètica derivada dels residus de poma. Les seves dimensions es basen en la mida d'una poma petita real, ressaltant-ne l'origen. La seva característica principal és l'esveltesa, poc habitual entre els moneders amb tancament de clic. Això s'ha aconseguit adoptant un enfocament de cosit diferent del dels moneders convencionals, permetent que l'estructura es mantingui prima. La intenció era crear un producte que pugui encabir-se fàcilment a bosses o butxaques, permetent transportar monedes i altres objectes petits de manera elegant sense afegir gaire volum.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Ringo Gamaguchi Funció principal: Moneder amb tancament de clic és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Bronze, un reconeixement altament prestigiós concedit a dissenys sobresortints que es distingeixen per la creativitat, l'enginy i l'astúcia. Els guanyadors de Bronze són artefactes ampliament hàbils i sorprenentment creatius que autentiquen la vasta experiència, la imaginació i el recurs dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Ringo Gamaguchi Funció principal: Moneder amb tancament de clic sigui un objecte molt apreciat, admirat i estimat, notablement professional i innovador. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora les millors pràctiques de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia i és excel·lent per la seva atenció al detall. Ringo Gamaguchi Funció principal: Moneder amb tancament de clic satisfà esplèndidament les necessitats, toca els desitjos, encisa els sentiments i crida la curiositat.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This clasp purse utilizes "Ringo-Tex" a bio-based leather developed by appcycle Inc. in Aomori, Japan's largest apple producing region. Around 20,000 tons of apple residue is produced each year, much of it discarded or incinerated, contributing to CO2 emissions. Ringo-Tex upcycles this waste into synthetic leather through a low-carbon stabilization process. Molded into a 3D apple form expressing it's origin uniting symbolism and craftsmanship while inviting participation in a sustainable society.
Dimensions & Packaging: W80mm x D19mm x H90mm
Tags: Apple, Apples, Aomori, Japan, Nippon, Bio-leather, Synthetic leather, coin case, purse, clasp purse, kiss-lock, push-lock, accessory, sustainability, vegan leather, appcycle, upcycle, ethical, multifunctional bag, circulation
Production Technology: The product is built from four key materials: a clasp frame, Ringo-Tex bio-based leather, an electroformed nameplate, and lining. While the clasp is standard, molding Ringo-Tex is far more demanding than working with genuine leather and required six months of research. Stitching along the complex contours demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship. The gold seed motif, mass-produced by molding, defines the brand’s elegant identity.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge in developing this product was achieving the bumpy texture and stitching applied to complement it. While embossing genuine leather is relatively easy due to it’s elasticity, plant-based synthetic leather is difficult to shape and sew because it lacks these properties. After six months of collaboration with multiple companies and testing we succeeded in creating the texture using a proprietary welder process. It is the product’s most charming yet challenging feature.
Research: Ringo-Tex is created by processing apple residue into power and using it as a raw material, reducing petroleum-based inputs in manufacturing by 72 - 74%. This approach lowers the dependence on finite fossil resources and decreases environmental impact. It maintains the durability and water resistance comparable to existing synthetic leather, offering a upcycled next-generation bio-based material that balances sustainability with practical performance.
Inspiration: This product is the first release of "Golden Seed" a brand created to embody appcycle's philosophy of "circulation". With the concept of "sowing regenerative seeds and facing a golden future" it expresses Aomori's identity it's apples in a cute, friendly, and accessible way. With refined construction intricate and meticulous stitching reflect the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Project Duration: The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. For the next phase the team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign followed by expansion into online platforms and retail stores both in Japan and internationally.
Operation Flow: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Patents: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Team Members: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe