Topographic Tote Tas by Ho Kuan Teck is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Moade- en Reisaksessoires Ûntwerp Competition Category.

SulverAksessoire· 2020

Topographic Tote Tas

by Ho Kuan Teck

Client: MyurÂ

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Aksessoire Category

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The Design

About Topographic Tote Tas

Topografysk ynspireare ûntwerp-draagtas, om te tsjinjen as maklik draachflak, fral yn dy drokke dagen trochbrocht winkelje of rinnen fan errands. De kapasiteit fan de Tote tas is as in berch en kin in protte dingen hâlde of drage. It orakelbonke is de totale struktuer fan 'e tas, de topografyske kaartfoarm om oerflakkich materiaal te wêzen krekt as in uneven berchtme fan' e berch.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Sulver

Topographic Tote Tas is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Topographic Tote Tas wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Topographic Tote Tas is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Totepographic is an inspired design tote bag. Crafted in premium Italian calf leather and treated to last for years of wear, the spacious interior compartments are lined with suede fabric that is soft to the touch, and creates a luxuries feeling. Its aesthetic is shape and spacious, to serve as an easy carryall, especially during those busy days spent shopping or running errands. The Totepographic bag capacity is like a mountain and can hold or carry many things.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length: 42 cm, Height: 26cm, Width: 14 cm Handle
height: 18.5cm
Tags: Tote bag, accessory, handmade, elegant, stylish, luxurious
Production Technology: Totepographic is handmade in Singapore with a traditional artisan way to sampling and produce. All panels are hand cut, bonded and stitch. The raw edges are painted by hand with a semi-gloss polymer for durability and aesthetic purposes. A environmental - friendly linen thread is used for strength and longevity.
Design Challenge: There was no easy way to create a Totepographic with few sketches and also it can't translate well with paper mock-up. It took a lot more development time and test than common bag does, especially at the mock-up session. 3D software is help a lot in develop this bag, I can refine and test the result quickly in the software and it's more productive than traditional way to making this bag design and I can spot out the error in short time.
Research: I have designed many bags and I have learned how to compile market research, how to develop my designs and construction techniques with traditional way, communicate with suppliers to made special material to fulfill the design needs. Most importantly, how to evaluate the designs from the perspective of the consumer yet it reflect the lifestyle that interacts with nature in the most direct way
Inspiration: I love nature and always have a though to make a bag relate to nature and environment. I always believe the design is relate to life and nature, therefore the Totepographic is being design. This tote bag is inspired from topographic and Chinese oracle bones "mountain". In combination with topographic and ancient word to form a wearable tote bag. It's conceptualized with Chinese ancient word and puts the topographic element into the design style. Black is to represent minerals element it also make the bag more secretive, and people will slowly discover the texture of the bag.
Project Duration: From design concept and production of Totepographic is started in July 2019 and was completed in May 2020. The product is for sale online through the Myura brand website, and pop-up event in Singapore.
Operation Flow: Totepographic is highly functional in its geometrical shape and yet, reflects a secretive and unique fashion style. Primarily used as a fashion accessory for easy carrying belongings while traveling during the day and night.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Kuan Teck Ho, 2020
Image Credits: Kuan Teck Ho, 2020.