Ringo Gamaguchi Beugelportemonnee troch Yutaro Kumagai

Ringo Gamaguchi Beugelportemonnee troch Yutaro Kumagai is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2026 A' Design Award yn Brûns yn de kompetysje-kategory Moade- en Reisaksessoires Ûntwerp.

BrûnsAksessoire· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Beugelportemonnee

troch Yutaro Kumagai

Klant: Appcycle

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner yn de kategory Aksessoire

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It Untwerp

Oer Ringo Gamaguchi Beugelportemonnee

Dit produkt hat de foarm fan in apel, om't it makke is fan Ringo Tex, in syntetysk lear dat ôflaat is fan apelôffal. De ôfmjittings binne basearre op de grutte fan in echte lytse apel, wat de oarsprong beklamtoanet. It wichtichste skaaimerk is de tinheid, dy't men gewoanlik net sjocht by beugelportemonnees. Dit waard berikt troch in naaiwize ta te passen dy't oars is as by gewoane portemonnees, wat de struktuer tin hâlde lit. De bedoeling wie om in produkt te meitsjen dat maklik yn tassen of bûsen past, sadat munten en oare lytse foarwerpen op in slûchslimme manier meidroegen wurde kinne sûnder folle folume ta te foegjen.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Brûns

Ringo Gamaguchi Beugelportemonnee 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 Ringo Gamaguchi Beugelportemonnee 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. Ringo Gamaguchi Beugelportemonnee foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: This clasp purse utilizes "Ringo-Tex" a bio-based leather developed by appcycle Inc. in Aomori, Japan's largest apple producing region. Around 20,000 tons of apple residue is produced each year, much of it discarded or incinerated, contributing to CO2 emissions. "Ringo-Tex" upcycles this waste into synthetic leather through a low-carbon stabilization process. Molded into a 3D apple form expressing it's origin uniting symbolism and craftsmanship while inviting participation in a sustainable society.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Labels: Apple, Apples, Aomori, Japan, Nippon, Bio-leather, Synthetic leather, coin case, purse, clasp purse, kiss-lock, push-lock, accessory, sustainability, vegan leather, appcycle, upcycle, ethical, multifunctional bag, circulation
Produksjetechnology: The product is built from four key materials, a clasp frame, "Ringo Tex" bio based leather, an electroformed nameplate, and lining. While the clasp is standard, molding "Ringo Tex" is far more demanding than working with genuine leather and required six months of research. Stitching along the complex contours demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship. The gold seed motif, mass-produced by molding, defines the brand’s elegant identity.
Untwerpútdaging: The greatest challenge in developing this product was achieving the bumpy texture and stitching applied to complement it. While embossing genuine leather is relatively easy due to it’s elasticity, plant-based synthetic leather is difficult to shape and sew because it lacks these properties. After six months of collaboration with multiple companies and testing we succeeded in creating the texture using a proprietary welder process. It is the product’s most charming yet challenging feature.
Undersyk: Ringo-Tex is created by processing apple residue into power and using it as a raw material, reducing petroleum-based inputs in manufacturing by 72 - 74%. This approach lowers the dependence on finite fossil resources and decreases environmental impact. It maintains the durability and water resistance comparable to existing synthetic leather, offering a upcycled next-generation bio-based material that balances sustainability with practical performance.
Ynspiraasje: This product is the first release of "Golden Seed" a brand created to embody appcycle's philosophy of "circulation". With the concept of "sowing regenerative seeds and facing a golden future" it expresses Aomori's identity it's apples in a cute, friendly, and accessible way. With refined construction intricate and meticulous stitching reflect the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Projektdoer: The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. It was exhibited and sold at a one month pop up store held at BEAMS JAPAN from January 29th to February 25th of 2026. For the next phase the team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign followed by expansion into online platforms and retail stores both in Japan and internationally.
Operaasjestreamferrin: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Patinten: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Teamleden: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe