S1 20 Inch Cabin Karbono-Zuntzezko Maleta Modularra by James Zheng

S1 20 Inch Cabin Karbono-Zuntzezko Maleta Modularra by James Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Moda eta Bidaia Osagarrien Diseinua Competition Category.

BrontzeOsagarria· 2023

S1 20 Inch Cabin Karbono-Zuntzezko Maleta Modularra

by James Zheng

Client: Pitaka

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Osagarria Category

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The Design

About S1 20 Inch Cabin Karbono-Zuntzezko Maleta Modularra

Gehienetan, jendeak oinetako pare bat eraman behar du bidaiatzen duenean, ariketa fisikoari eutsi edo egun euritsuetarako prestatu ahal izateko. Baina ohiko maleta guztietan ez dago oinetakoen konpartimendu zehatzik. Beraz, jendeak ez du beste elementu batzuekin oinetakoak estutu beste aukerarik. S1 oinetakoen konpartimentu batekin dator zure oinetakoak bidaian zehar egoera onean mantendu ahal izateko eta gauzak garbi eta antolatuta mantentzen lagunduko dizu zure oinetakoak beste elementuetatik bereiziz. Horrez gain, S1 modularra da, hau da, erraz konpondu daiteke hornitutako tresnekin.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

S1 20 Inch Cabin Karbono-Zuntzezko Maleta Modularra Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. S1 20 Inch Cabin Karbono-Zuntzezko Maleta Modularra oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. S1 20 Inch Cabin Karbono-Zuntzezko Maleta Modularra beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: S1 20 Inch Cabin represents innovation by solving the problem that suitcases can’t be repaired by customers themselves. The modular design allows customers to replace and fix the damaged wheels, shells, and other parts with provided tools instead of throwing the suitcase away.
In addition, the specific shoe compartment makes shoe packing effortless and hygienic and keeps those shoes in good condition along the journey. And molecular recycling technology is applied to make recyclable carbon fiber composite materials and circular technology to promote sustainable design so that a closed loop production system is possible.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimension : L 360mm x W 230mm x H 550mm Weight : 5.5kg
Tags: PITAKA, carbon fiber, suitcase, luggage, travel, trip, modular design, check-in luggage, sustainability
Production Technology: S1 has a hard shell made of magnesium alloy and covered by carbon fiber with a water- and dust-resistant shoe compartment. The suitcase will be assembled by hand piece by piece, like cars. The telescopic handle is made using metal. And its modular structure allows for easy repair and replacement.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenges we encountered were how to make the suitcase modular to the greatest extent and how to combine different materials seamlessly. We had to ensure that those parts are tightly fixed together and can be easily removable and replaced. We spent a lot of time and effort working with other companies to develop molecular recycling technology to create recyclable carbon fiber. And we tried many processes to reduce the weight of the metal frame without compromising durability.
Research: Some of our designers and product managers are regular business travelers. They noticed that most luggage nowadays look and work alike. And if a small part is damaged, the luggage becomes useless, which is definitely not good for the environment and doesn’t meet people’s demand for a sustainable lifestyle. So they visited some luggage factories, did tons of marketing research, and came up with modular luggage.
Inspiration: The pandemic has caused dramatic changes in our lives, and we will have to continue to adapt to the turbulent changes. The transparent window design of the shoe compartment is inspired by the space capsule; in the boundless universe, the pace of human exploration will never stop. We want to use the "space capsule" element to encourage or remind people to try new things and look further ahead.
Project Duration: The project was conceptualized in 2022 and the initial product prototype was made in October 2022; it will be launched in 2023.
Operation Flow: S1 has separate compartments including a shoe compartment that keeps your shoes in good condition and allows you to conveniently change shoes during the trip. Every external shell, lining, and all wheels are detachable for easy repair or replacement. The interior folio holds your laptop or tablet and can be quickly taken out for security checks. The TSA lock ensures that your belongings are safe. There are three tucked-in and flushed pull handles to support easy lifting anytime.
Patents: Patented:Appearance design
Patent No:2022303363356
Patent Holder:PITAKA
Year:2022
Jurisdiction:Subject to the six views of the appearance
Team Members: James ZHENG Min HUANG Senzhao LU
Image Credits: PITAKA