Interviews with Enrico Enrieu and Emanuela Zaniboni

The inspiration comes from a personal need, the idea of ​​finding that nothing similar on the market had been done, the principle of managing the jet helmet in comfort giving it a specific function when it is not worn

Create something that wasn't there and get a concrete result from an idea

We see this victory as the beginning of an extraordinary adventure. We hope that the award gives us the visibility we need to create new relationships, new synergies, reinforce the creativity of Made in Italy, work hard

I can't quantify the time but certainly not much and I'm still working

I pursued an inspiration

The project was produced by a textile company and our brand has been registered. For now the costs have been borne by us and we have no preclusions over the future. Any offers or collaborative proposals will be evaluated

A personal need and the desire to get involved

The clothing. The inspiration from the outside comes from an outerwear designer who introduced me to the world of eco-sustainability

The customer who wants to stand out with a fashion solution, smart, attentive to details, lover of accessories and who does not give up on comfort and safety

The toba is a triptych.

A single object that becomes a handbag, a shoulder strap or a backpack

We wanted to find a name that is easy to remember and immediate, a catchy sound while maintaining the identities important for us.

To is Turin (our city) Ba is Barcelona (the city of the heart and the destination of our travels for reasons of friendship)

Tank emphasizes the concept of container, the primary function of design

Lover, paper, pensil, intuition

The unique aspect of the design is undoubtedly its zipper of deliberately important dimensions which gives personality to the bag

I worked with people with specialized technical skills who gave me advice on some technical aspects of the product

I don't know exactly what you mean about technology. The realization of the product was made with the transformation technology of polymer of plastic into yarn for fabrics and laser cutting for the shape

After drawing the project, I searched into the market for a similar product in appearance and with the same functions and I availed myself of the collaboration of professionals.

The availability of recycled and recovered tissues was not easy. The greatest difficulty was certainly to sew a zipper so important

I remember the moment very well. We were in Barcelona and went to the home of an artist friend who exposed the prize poster about the competition in his studio. He told us his adventure and we decided to try it too

I was used to working alone and I learned to work in a team

I thank my collaborator Emanuela Zaniboni who worked a lot on the Design Award platform and that plays a fundamental role in the growth of the Toba

I love the details and I am a good observer, I love what is beautiful. I love what is functional. I became a designer because the push to create was born of a personal need

The company was born 2 years ago because, after having designed the bag and made a craft prototype, we understood the validity of the project and it was necessary to register a brand for its uniqueness and to be able to start with a small production and understand the peolple answer

Design is idea, beauty, functionality. Design is to enrich people's lives with something that can satisfy and make them happy. Design is a little, big dream

Accessories, beautiful and useful

Generally speaking, my preference goes to the style of sports car models from 1950 to 1970

This is the first project conceived, wanted and created for me and for people who use a two wheels vehicle and want to give a specific function to the jet helmet. The first in my life

We must face reality. The human being has great abilities that can and must be put at the service of the planet. Reuse what pollutes the planet, transform it and give it new life. From my point of view, plastic remains the biggest and most urgent problem. We must find solutions to eliminate as much as possible. Recovery and recycling are my priority

Always I believe. My brain never stops.

First the eye shot. I like to cath the originality and functionality and the two concepts must be harmonic with among them. If the design is also beautiful, then I think this is the greatest result

Happiness and satisfaction

A great emotion. See and touch your idea, your model, for me and for everyone

The beauty and the useful

Practical, comfort, aesthetics

It is difficult to think that any project cannot be carried out today without using materials that do not derive from recovery or recycling whenever possible. It is now our responsibility to take action to protect the environment

The design of the future will marry eco-sustainability. We can not pretend anything and therefore any creation will absolutely have to take this aspect into account. It is really too important

This is the first exhibition for me and I don't know about the future because this is a very difficult historical moment and of great uncertainty about the future

My inspiration simply comes from what surrounds me. People, objects, environments and identify what can be improved, make something more beautiful or more useful. Or, in my case, create something that improves our life better every day during our travels

Urban style. The main features are aesthetics, comfort and portability

I am Italian and I live in Italy. Mine is a country with a vast artistic and cultural heritage. We are the cradle of art, of fashion, of food, of wine. It is easy to get inspired when surrounded by beauty and goodness

I have looked for synergy. I looked for experienced, capable and direct people. Sincere and prepared And luckily I found them; we talk and confront each other, every day I learned something and something I gave. There are many meetings, monthly meetings and daily telephone contacts

Elasticity and give the right advice and suggestions without taking away the identity of the project and giving the right space to its creator

First of all the important thing was the search for ecosustainable recycling and recovery materials to package our bag.

No less important is to maintain the entire production chain for production not only nationally but regionally reaching the goal, a product all Made in Italy

First, certainly my garden, designed and redesigned by me in the green and rocky spaces. For me it is now pure design for the exterior. And then one of the first calculating machines designed in the world, in the year 1920 and an Olivetti typewriter, 1940. An ancient Venetian-style wardrobe that belonged to my great-grandfather. A leather travel bag from the 1940

Wake up at 6 am.

Breakfast and then in the laboratory. Meeting people, doing work, comparing myself. You learn a lot from people.

In the evening at home, with my family

Believe in your abilities and dreams, listen to who is older because that person has certainly gained defeats and victories, pains and joys. Submit the project to several categories of people to collect consents, criticisms and suggestions

The privilege of being able to express yourself but at the same time be exposed to criticism, don't be understood or feel

distrust about something new

For me a strongly identifying logo, which becomes an emotional image, which represents who you are and what you have created. And the materials used

The vision, courage, patience

For this first and only project we went to look in the toolbox and we used everything there was: fabrics, zippers, needle, thread, paper, pencils, intuition, fantasy, love and many ideas

Working hard, dividing my time between the dental technician job and the start up

For me in this case 20 days without distractions , probably a sudden shock

How did you come up with the first helmet cover?

All jet helmet users, for those who use scooters, and electric scooters and skiers. Anyone with a helmet to protect and wear with elegance

Without a doubt the search for materials because they lead me to meet new realities and new people

Mine is a green product, made with recycled and recycled materials. I hope to be able to collaborate soon and significantly with the world of electric vehicles

By myself first of all. Then is important to compare with my collaborator, my suppliers, my friends and my family

Yes, of corse. We are working on the new collection,on the news colors and on the insertion of a second measure

By email or telephon numer or Instagram or Facebook or web site

It was an extraordinary experience and I want to thank all the people who helped me, supported me and who believe in my design and especially my collaborator Emanuela Zaniboni who plays a fundamental role for the Toba, my family and my suppliers