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Mia Taitettava kissalaukku by Yu Ren

Mia Taitettava kissalaukku by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award in Lemmikkitarvikkeet Competition Category.


HopeaLemmikkitarvikkeet· 2025

Mia Taitettava kissalaukku

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Lemmikkitarvikkeet Category

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The Design

About Mia Taitettava kissalaukku

Mia on taitettava kissalaukku, joka on suunniteltu käytettäväksi kotona ja ulkona. Mia avautuu nopeasti kissanpediksi, jonka leveys, syvyys ja korkeus ovat 460 mm. Taitettuna Mia on vain 80 mm syvä ja se voidaan säilyttää kuin kirja. Taittuva rakenne on valmistettu DuPont-paperista ja kierrätetystä kartongista, jotka on valittu ympäristösyistä. Vaihdettavat kulutusosat mahdollistavat helpon puhdistuksen ja huollon. Kirjamainen ulkonäkö sopii kodin sisustukseen. Mia vähentää lemmikkien matkatarvikkeiden kantamiseen ja säilyttämiseen tarvittavaa tilaa.

The Recognition

About the Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award

Mia Taitettava kissalaukku on Hopeapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, äärimmäisen arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään huippuluokan, upeille ja vaikuttaville designeille. Hopeavoittajat ovat äärimmäisen loistavia ja erittäin luovia teoksia, jotka havainnollistavat suunnittelijoidensa erinomaista asiantuntemusta, lahjakkuutta ja terävyyttä. Mia Taitettava kissalaukku:n odotetaan olevan ihana, esimerkillinen teos, joka on huomattavan ammattimainen ja syvästi innovatiivinen. Tämä Hopeapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign on erittäin merkittävä, ihailtu keksintö, joka hyödyttää taiteen, tieteen, designin ja teknologian rajojen laajentamista. Mia Taitettava kissalaukku on laajalti kadehdittu luomus, joka herättää haluja, tuo myönteisiä tunteita ja sytyttää hämmästystä ja ihmetystä.

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

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