Topographic Tote Akpa Tote by Ho Kuan Teck

Topographic Tote Akpa Tote by Ho Kuan Teck is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha in Nhazi Ihe Mgbakwunye Ejiji na Njem Competition Category.

ỌlaọchaIhe Mgbakwunye· 2020

Topographic Tote Akpa Tote

by Ho Kuan Teck

Client: MyurÂ

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha Winner in Ihe Mgbakwunye Category

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The Design

About Topographic Tote Akpa Tote

Topographic sitere n'ike mmụọ nsọ akpa Tote, iji rụọ ọrụ dị ka obere ngwa ngwa, karịchaa n'ụbọchị ndị ahụ jupụtara ọrụ jiri oge ịzụ ahịa ma ọ bụ ije ozi. Ikike akpa Tote dị ka ugwu ma nwee ike ijide ma ọ bụ buru ọtụtụ ihe. Ọkpụkpụ arụ dị larịị bụ mkpụmkpụ akpa ahụ, ihe ngosipụta ọdịdị ala ga-abụ ihe dị elu dị ka ugwu enweghị oke.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha

Topographic Tote Akpa Tote meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị dị n'ọkwa kachasị elu, mara mma ma na-eju anya. Ndị meriri na Ọlaọcha bụ ọrụ na-egbu maramara nke ukwuu ma dị oke nzụlite nke na-egosi ọmarịcha ihe ọmụma, talent na nghọta nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Topographic Tote Akpa Tote ga-abụ ọrụ dị ịtụnanya, ihe nlereanya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị omimi n'ihe ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha bụ ihe e mepụtara dị oke ịrịba ama, nke a na-eto nke na-erite uru ma na-ebuga oke nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ n'ihu. Topographic Tote Akpa Tote bụ ihe e kere eke ọtụtụ ndị na-ekwo ekworo ya nke na-akpali ọchịchọ, na-eweta mmetụta ọma ma na-akpali ịtụnanya.

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.