S1 20 Inch Cabin Modulêre Koalstoffaser Koffer by James Zheng

S1 20 Inch Cabin Modulêre Koalstoffaser Koffer by James Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Moade- en Reisaksessoires Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsAksessoire· 2023

S1 20 Inch Cabin Modulêre Koalstoffaser Koffer

by James Zheng

Client: Pitaka

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Aksessoire Category

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The Design

About S1 20 Inch Cabin Modulêre Koalstoffaser Koffer

De measte tiid moatte minsken in ekstra pear skuon drage as se reizgje, sadat se har oan har oefeningsroutine hâlde kinne of har tariede op reinige dagen. Mar d'r binne gjin spesifike skuonfakken yn alle gewoane koffers. Dus minsken hawwe gjin oare kar as squeeze harren skuon mei oare items. De S1 komt mei in skuonfak dat jo skuon yn goede steat kin hâlde tidens de reis en helpt dingen skjin en organisearre te hâlden troch jo skuon te skieden fan jo oare items. Dêrneist is S1 modulêr, wat betsjut dat it maklik kin wurde reparearre mei levere ark.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

S1 20 Inch Cabin Modulêre Koalstoffaser Koffer is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan S1 20 Inch Cabin Modulêre Koalstoffaser Koffer wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. S1 20 Inch Cabin Modulêre Koalstoffaser Koffer foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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