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Topographic Tote Sak Tote by Ho Kuan Teck

Topographic Tote Sak Tote by Ho Kuan Teck is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Ajan in Akseswa Competition Category.


AjanAkseswa· 2020

Topographic Tote Sak Tote

by Ho Kuan Teck

Client: MyurÂ

A' Design Award Ajan Winner in Akseswa Category

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The Design

About Topographic Tote Sak Tote

Topografik enspire konsepsyon Tote sak, sèvi kòm yon carryall fasil, espesyalman pandan sa yo jou okipe depanse fè makèt oswa kouri fè komisyon. Kapasite nan sak Tote se tankou yon ti mòn epi li ka kenbe oswa pote anpil bagay. Zo nan Oracle se fòme estrikti an jeneral nan sak la, topografik fòm nan kat jeyografik yo dwe sifas materyèl jis tankou yon sifas inegal mòn.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ajan

Topographic Tote Sak Tote se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Topographic Tote Sak Tote pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Topographic Tote Sak Tote se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.

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.

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