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Suburbia Sak Vwayaj (Duffel Bag) by Zhibiao Chen

Suburbia Sak Vwayaj (Duffel Bag) by Zhibiao Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bwonz in Akseswa Competition Category.


BwonzAkseswa· 2026

Suburbia Sak Vwayaj (Duffel Bag)

by Zhibiao Chen

Client: Xiamen Idea Star Import & Export Co., Ltd

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Akseswa Category

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The Design

About Suburbia Sak Vwayaj (Duffel Bag)

Suburbia se yon sak vwayaj ki fèt pou ti vwayaj biznis kout. Kouch deyò a sèvi ak twal RPET vèt ki fèt ak boutèy plastik resikle, epi twal la reziste dlo ak izay. Panèl devan an ak toude kote yo fòme ak teknoloji moulaj EVA yon sèl pyès, ki kreye yon fòm twa dimansyon ki reziste presyon, enspire pa achitekti ak eskilti modèn. Baz la gen twa kouch twal epesi pou bay amòtisman. Anndan an gen yon pòch matlase pou laptòp, yon zòn pou bagay mouye ak yon konpatiman pou soulye. Koulè ble pal dous la mache byen ak anpil kontèks.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Suburbia Sak Vwayaj (Duffel Bag) se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Suburbia Sak Vwayaj (Duffel Bag) pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Suburbia Sak Vwayaj (Duffel Bag) satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This duffel bag achieves protection and portability. It utilizes eco friendly rpet fabric, giving discarded plastic bottles a new life and promoting a circular economy. Its eva one piece molding technology enhances pressure resistance and structural dimensionality. The interior features a layered design for improved storage flexibility, while the low saturation haze blue colorway ensures versatile styling across diverse scenarios, seamlessly blending functionality with modern aesthetics.
Dimensions & Packaging
product dimensions, 570 mm x 280 mm x 290 mm
Tags
Modular Storage, EVA One Piece Molding, RPET Material, Sustainable Design, Sculptural Aesthetics, Multiscenario Adaptability, Humanized Design, Multidimensional Protection
Production Technology
The front panel and both sides use EVA one piece molding technology for enhanced pressure resistance and a stronger 3D effect. The outer green RPET fabric made from recycled plastic bottles is water resistant and wear resistant. The dense padded handle offers a comfortable grip. The base with three layers of thickened fabric improves cushioning performance for prolonged service life. Through innovative material selection and structural design, this bag well balances light weight and durability.
Design Challenge
The challenge was striking a balance between light weight and protective performance. The main body of the bag adopts RPET fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, lightweight and wear resistant. The front panel and both sides employ EVA one piece molding technology to create a geometric shape like a sculpture, robust and pressure resistant. The reinforced base improves impact resistance with dense cushioning foam, greatly enhancing protective performance without compromising on light weight.
Research
With the rise in short business trips, users increasingly demand lightweight and protective travel gear. However, traditional duffel bags present clear limitations. Soft ones are prone to collapse and offer poor protection, while hard ones are bulky, structurally rigid, and inflexible in storage. In response, this product innovatively adopts EVA one piece molding technology for a structured form and superior protective performance, with green RPET fabric promoting sustainable development.
Inspiration
Inspired by modern architecture and sculpture art, this product creates a 3D geometric shape through EVA one piece molding technology, resembling a sculpture to give a striking visual impact and break the flat, rigid form of traditional bags. It blends square and round elements to convey the aesthetic idea of strength in softness. As for color selection, muted hazy blue reduces utilitarian associations. This bag, practical and stylish, is suitable for both business and leisure settings.
Project Duration
This product was developed in Xiamen in July 2021, and launched in China in August 2021.
Operation Flow
Besides common secure webbing, the back panel also features a zippered pocket for quick access to frequently used items like passports, documents, and tickets. Scientifically divided, the inside includes a padded laptop sleeve, a wet zone, and a shoe compartment to meet diverse storage needs during business trips. Additionally, premium SBS zippers are adopted to eliminate operational noise, ensuring a smooth and silent opening and closing process.
Team Members
Zhibiao Chen

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