Smork Fonction principale : Sac banane by Tamás Fekete

Smork Fonction principale : Sac banane by Tamás Fekete is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award d'Argent in Accessoire Competition Category.

ArgentAccessoire· 2026

Smork Fonction principale : Sac banane

by Tamás Fekete

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Accessoire Category

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The Design

About Smork Fonction principale : Sac banane

Texte : SMORK est un sac banane hybride conçu pour les créateurs de contenu au style de vie actif. Il dispose d'un compartiment appareil photo à accès rapide, d'un support pour trépied et d'un système de fixation directe qui relie le sac au trépied. Une fois monté, le sac et le trépied ne forment qu'un seul ensemble, gardant le matériel photographique accessible tout en agissant comme un contrepoids stabilisateur. L'intérieur offre suffisamment d'espace pour transporter le matériel essentiel et les effets personnels sans compromettre l'accessibilité. La conception permet à l'utilisateur de se déplacer rapidement d'un lieu à l'autre, de s'installer en un instant et de continuer à créer du contenu sans interruption.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Smork Fonction principale : Sac banane est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Smork Fonction principale : Sac banane est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Smork Fonction principale : Sac banane est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A hybrid carry system designed for content creators with an active lifestyle. It integrates a dedicated side-mounted tripod holder and an attachment system that allows the bag to securely connect to the tripod pole during use. Once mounted, the bag acts as a stabilising counterweight while providing quick access to equipment. The elevated configuration keeps the bag off the ground, improving cleanliness, stability, and workflow efficiency.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 200mm x Depth 110mm x Height 360mm
Tags: content creator bag, sling camera bag, tripod attachment system, integrated tripod holder, elevated gear access, mobile workstation bag, hybrid carry system, modular tripod system, minimalistic design
Production Technology: Main Body 100% polyester with polyurethane coating, front panel 100% polyurethane, lining 100% polyester, waterproof zipper with metal hardware, weight 0.78 kg, volume 6 L.

Shoulder strap can be switched between left and right shoulder use with a carabiner style buckle. Main compartment for essentials, with side-access zipper for quick camera access.

Back panel uses foam padding with breathable mesh for comfort and ventilation
Design Challenge: The main creative challenge was engineering a secure attachment between the bag and tripod pole. Tripods vary in pole diameter, so the system needed flexibility without relying on costly injection-molded snap components. Developing an adjustable yet stable solution using soft goods construction required multiple iterations. Another obstacle was refining the workflow to remain effortless, leading to the integration of quick-release buckles for fast locking and unlocking.
Research: User centered design research focused on workflow challenges of solo content creators in indoor and outdoor environments. Methods included observation, task mapping, interviews, field testing and usability trials. Key issues were slow tripod access, hard to reach gear and bags getting dirty when placed on the ground then worn again. Attaching the bag to the tripod keeps it elevated, improves access and acts as a stabilising counterweight
Inspiration: Inspired by solo creators, especially fitness creators, who like filming in dynamic environments where rapid setup, gear stability, and on-the-go organization are constant challenges. Loose equipment on the floor is a distraction, a hazard, and a workflow killer. Smork's bag mounts directly onto the tripod, keeping gear elevated, accessible, and tidy, enabling quick setup, stability, and seamless transitions between locations.
Project Duration: Project started in June 2025 in Amsterdam and finished in November 2025 in Rotterdam
Operation Flow: worn cross-body for active movement, with gear organized for quick reach. The tripod is carried in dedicated side or rear holders. When filming begins, the tripod is removed and deployed. Two straps on the back wrap around the tripod pole and secure the bag in place. The bag hangs elevated, acting as added weight for stability while keeping equipment clean and accessible. A quick-access side compartment allows instant camera retrieval. After shooting, it detaches and returns to carry mode.
Patents: Tamás Fekete, 2026
Team Members: Tamas Fekete
Image Credits: Tamás Fekete