Mia Faldebla Kata Sako by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Besta Prizorgado, Ludiloj, Provizoj kaj Produktoj por Bestoj Competition Category.

ArĝentoBesta Prizorgado· 2025

Mia Faldebla Kata Sako

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Besta Prizorgado Category

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The Design

About Mia Faldebla Kata Sako

Mia estas faldebla kata sako desegnita por uzo hejme kaj ekstere. Mia rapide malfermiĝas en katan liton mezurantan 460 mm laŭ larĝo, profundo kaj alto. Kiam faldita, Mia estas nur 80 mm profunda kaj povas esti konservata kiel libro. La faldebla strukturo estas farita el DuPont-papero kaj reciklita kartono, materialoj elektitaj pro mediaj kialoj. Anstataŭigeblaj eluzeblaj partoj ebligas facilan purigadon kaj bontenadon. La libro-simila aspekto konvenas al hejmaj internoj. Mia reduktas la spacon bezonatan por porti kaj konservi vojaĝajn provizojn por dorlotbestoj.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Mia Faldebla Kata Sako estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Mia Faldebla Kata Sako estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Mia Faldebla Kata Sako estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

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