Ringo Gamaguchi Aljihun Kuɗi Mai Maɗauri by Yutaro Kumagai

Ringo Gamaguchi Aljihun Kuɗi Mai Maɗauri by Yutaro Kumagai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla in Kayan Ƙawata Competition Category.

TagullaKayan Ƙawata· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Aljihun Kuɗi Mai Maɗauri

by Yutaro Kumagai

Client: Appcycle

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla Winner in Kayan Ƙawata Category

9,917

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #180934

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Ringo Gamaguchi Aljihun Kuɗi Mai Maɗauri

Wannan kayan yana ɗaukar siffar tuffa ne saboda an yi shi daga Ringo Tex, fata na roba da aka samar daga sharar tuffa. Girmansa ya dogara ne akan girman ƙaramin tuffa na ainihi, yana nuna asalinsa. Babbar fasalinsa ita ce siririyarsa, wadda ba a cika ganinta a tsakanin aljihunan kuɗi masu maɗaurai ba. An samu wannan ne ta hanyar amfani da salon ɗinki daban da na aljihunan kuɗi na yau da kullum, wanda ya ba da damar tsarin ya kasance siriri. Manufar ita ce a samar da kaya da za a iya sanyawa cikin jakuna ko aljihu cikin sauƙi, wanda zai ba da damar ɗaukar tsabar kuɗi da sauran ƙananan kayayyaki cikin nutsuwa ba tare da ƙara nauyi mai yawa ba.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla

Zanen Ringo Gamaguchi Aljihun Kuɗi Mai Maɗauri ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na musamman waɗanda ke da ƙirƙira, basira da hikima. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Tagulla kayayyakin fasaha ne masu ƙwarewa da ƙirƙira mai ban mamaki waɗanda ke tabbatar da babban gogewa, tunani da dabarun masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Ringo Gamaguchi Aljihun Kuɗi Mai Maɗauri ya zama abu da ake girmamawa sosai, ake sha'awa da ƙauna, mai ƙwarewa da ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Tagulla yana haɗa mafi kyawun ayyuka a fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani, kuma yana da kyau saboda kulawarsa ga cikakkun bayanai. Zanen Ringo Gamaguchi Aljihun Kuɗi Mai Maɗauri yana biyan buƙatu da kyau, yana taɓa sha'awa, yana jan hankalin zukata kuma yana jawo sha'awar sani.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: 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.
Dimensions & Packaging: W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Tags: 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
Production Technology: 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.
Design Challenge: 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.
Research: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Project Duration: 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.
Operation Flow: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Patents: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Team Members: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe