Mia Faltbare Katzentasche by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Silber in Tierpflegedesign Competition Category.

SilberTierpflege· 2025

Mia Faltbare Katzentasche

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award in Silber Winner in Tierpflege Category

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The Design

About Mia Faltbare Katzentasche

Mia ist eine faltbare Katzentasche für den Einsatz zu Hause und unterwegs. Mia lässt sich im Handumdrehen zu einem Katzenbett mit einer Breite, Tiefe und Höhe von jeweils 460 mm öffnen. Zusammengefaltet ist Mia nur 80 mm tief und kann wie ein Buch aufbewahrt werden. Die Faltstruktur besteht aus DuPont-Papier und Recyclingkarton – Materialien, die aus ökologischen Gründen ausgewählt wurden. Austauschbare Verschleißteile ermöglichen eine einfache Reinigung und Pflege. Die buchähnliche Optik passt sich harmonisch in Wohnräume ein. Mia reduziert den Platzbedarf für den Transport und die Aufbewahrung von Reisezubehör für Haustiere.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silber

Mia Faltbare Katzentasche ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von Mia Faltbare Katzentasche wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Mia Faltbare Katzentasche ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: FurBallRetreat creates the perfect resting space for your cat! It not only has a beautiful and lovely book-like appearance but also is an essential tool for you and your cat to explore the outdoor world together. Combined with the malleable structure of organ paper, FurBallRetreat enables you to easily unfold it when using, creating a comfortable and safe hidden space for your cat to enjoy the outdoor fun and, at the same time, get some rest in a familiar environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product usage size: Width 460 mm x depth 460 mm x height 460 mm
Product storage size: Width 430 mm x depth 80 mm x height 460 mm
Product packaging size: Width 460 mm x depth 110 mm x height 490 mm
Tags: Cat nest, portable, foldable, environmentally friendly, Comfort and convenience
Production Technology: FurBallRetreat is crafted from environmentally friendly materials such as Dupont paper and recycled board, with full consideration given to environmental friendliness. The detachable property of DuPont paper enables it to contract flexibly, creating an extremely convenient product. This design not only emphasizes practicality and portability but also reflects a concern and commitment to sustainability.
Design Challenge: One of the greatest challenges we encountered during the implementation and research process was ensuring the compatibility of the FurBallRetreat between home and outdoor spaces. We strive to ensure that people do not have to occupy more space to accommodate the cat bag, and hope that FurBallRetreat will not only solve the problem of carrying the cat bag but also integrate into family life. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials used in the design of cat nests are researched.
Research: We surveyed 500 cat owners and discovered that 83% of them carry a cat bag when going out with their cat, while only 12% do not. This indicates that carrying a cat bag is a common phenomenon. However, the cat bag occupies a large space and its storage when not in use is also a problem. In response to this challenge, we designed a portable cat bag for home, aiming to solve the problem of idleness, reduce storage space, make it easy to carry, and provide cats with more security. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials are selected and matched.
Inspiration: When traveling or engaging in outdoor activities with cats, it is often necessary to address the issue of carrying pet outdoor supplies that take up a lot of space. This not only adds to the burden of the owner but also brings the trouble of storing idle items at home. In response to the challenges that families and cats encounter when traveling together, we explored how to design more portable cat shelters, aiming to provide a more convenient and flexible solution.
Project Duration: The project started in Shenzhen in March 2024 and completed in Shenzhen in June 2024.
Operation Flow: Whether you're in a garden, patio, or camping outdoors, FurBallRetreat can be set up quickly. When unfolded, it becomes a cat's bed that can be placed in any space, while when folded, it takes up only the thickness of a book. The use of replaceable wearing parts for easy cleaning and maintenance ensures that the living environment is always clean and hygienic.
Team Members: Designer: Ning Huang
Designer: Lan Wang
Designer: De Yi Fan Kong