Press Release
Jonde Book Cover Bag by Darekabarai UG Wins the A' Design Award in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design
Darekabarai UG honored for fashion and travel accessories design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Jonde Book Cover Bag by Darekabarai UG, designed for Jonde, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Jonde Book Cover Bag
This adaptable cover bag seamlessly blends practicality and elegance, offering protection and easy transport for your reading materials. The exterior features versatile pockets for small essentials and a mini wallet, while the interior securely holds various formats with an elastic band and tailored front pocket. Complete with a pen holder and integrated bookmark, it effortlessly transitions from a shoulder bag to a sleek pouch. Made from sustainable apple leather, the design reflects a commitment to modern luxury and environmental responsibility.
Award Record
This recognition makes Darekabarai UG a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Award
The A' Accessory Design Award is an international fashion design competition recognizing good accessory designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to accessory designers, fashion designers, travel accessory designers and luxury goods manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include handbags, scarves, belts, luggage, hats and travel bags. Awarded accessory designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/accessory
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/164114
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/164114
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!164114
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/358731
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://jonde.eu/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Jonde Book Cover Bag
- Function
- Book Cover Bag
- Category
- Fashion and Travel Accessories Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Luxury
- Colors
- Dark Green, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Gray and Lavender
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Jonde
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Darekabarai UG
- Country
- Germany
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #164114
Credits
- Team
- Moeko Kakizoe
- Image Credits
- Photographer Moeko Kakizoe, Book Cover Bag front 2024.; Photographer Moeko Kakizoe, Book Cover Bag back 2024.; Photographer Moeko Kakizoe, Book Cover Bag pocket detail 2024.; Photographer Moeko Kakizoe, Book Cover Bag wallet detail 2024.; Photographer Moeko Kakizoe, Book Cover Bag
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This design offers portability and protection, ideal for reading enthusiasts. The exterior has multifunctional pockets for small items and a mini wallet. Inside, an elastic band and tailored pocket securely hold both softcover and hardcover publications. The pen holder and integrated bookmark add convenience, while sustainable apple leather provides luxury and eco-consciousness. This design combines functionality and modern style, ensuring durability and environmental responsibility.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this design came from the desire to protect books while on the go without causing any damage. I often noticed that when carrying books in a backpack, the corners would bend, leading to wear and tear. This drove me to create a solution that was both protective and portable. Moreover, seeing people read during their busy commute or while waiting for public transportation inspired me to design a cover that could be easily accessed during those moments. Using apple leather, a material derived from recycled apple skins, aligns with my belief in sustainability and responsible consumption.
- Research
- The research involved visiting bookstores and libraries to observe various book sizes and the behavior of avid readers. Feedback was collected from customers at the Frankfurt exhibition, providing valuable insights. Additionally, I personally tested the product multiple times, refining the design to address any inconvenience. This process helped improve functionality and user experience.
- Challenge
- The hardest part of this project was not only finding a factory to process apple leather, but also navigating the limitations of sustainable materials in terms of production capabilities. While apple leather is an eco friendly option, few manufacturers offer processing services. This was an external challenge due to limited technological availability. Internally, balancing aesthetics with durability was another creative hurdle, as I aimed to maintain both quality and sustainability in the final design.
- Realization and Technology
- This bag is made from apple leather, a sustainable material crafted from discarded apple skins and cores. These byproducts are combined with a bio based resin, creating a durable, eco conscious material aligned with reducing environmental impact. The design includes multifunctional pockets and elastic bands, developed through user research. Each bag is carefully crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring a high quality finish that balances functionality with luxury.
- Operation and Interaction
- Place your favorite book in the main compartment, whether it is a novel, manga, or paperback. The built in bookmark lets you easily return to your page. With a pen holder, you can jot down notes on the go. The three sided zipper keeps the book securely protected. There is also a zippered pocket that functions as a mini wallet with space for coins and cards, plus a snap pocket for small items or a phone. You can go out with just this bag.
- Project Duration and Location
- The concept for this project was conceived in 2022, with the first prototype exhibited at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2023. The product is scheduled for launch in September 2024.
- Specifications
- L: 23 x 15 x 4.5cm M: 23 x 15 x 4.5cm removable and adjustable strap Double zippers closure Exterior snap-closure pocket x1 Exterior zipper pocket with 2 card slots inside x1 Flat pocket on one side of the main compartment for storing the front cover of a book Elastic band on the other side of the main compartment for securing the back cover of a book Bookmark Pen holder Jonde logo Made from apple leather
- Keywords
- bag, book, bookcover, reading, shoulder bag, read, clutch, book cover, cross body bag
