Arc 기내용 캐리어 by Dami Kim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 철상 in 패션 및 여행 액세서리 디자인 Competition Category.

철액세서리· 2022

Arc 기내용 캐리어

by Dami Kim

Client: Dailyn Kim

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 액세서리 Category

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The Design

About Arc 기내용 캐리어

아크(Arc)는 항공기 기내 선반(오버헤드 빈) 공간을 보다 효율적으로 활용하도록 설계된 기내용 캐리어다. 한쪽의 곡선형 모서리가 오버헤드 빈의 내부 곡면을 따라 이어지면서, 흔히 비어 있는 채로 남겨지던 공간을 채운다. 하드 셸은 폴리카보네이트를 진공 성형해 제작했으며 방수성을 갖췄다. 회전식 텔레스코픽 핸들과 360도 회전하는 스피너 휠은 혼잡한 공항에서의 이동을 돕는다. 세 개의 손잡이는 셸 표면과 매끄럽게 일치하도록 배치되었으며, 하단 손잡이는 캐리어를 선반에 넣고 꺼낼 때 들어 올리는 데 도움을 준다. 측면 포켓에는 노트북을 수납할 수 있다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Arc 기내용 캐리어, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Arc 기내용 캐리어, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Arc 기내용 캐리어, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Due to increasing travelers, airlines require rigorous restrictions on carry on size to prevent baggage traffics and shortages of overhead bin space. Deep inside the overhead bin lies a substantial unoccupied space where people squeeze in their shopping bags and jackets. As the cylindrical fuselage of an airplane is always round, it can cause lots of dead space. Arc's curved corner replicates the inner curve of the overhead bin. Arc is a concept that airlines can adopt to utilize the overhead bin space more efficiently and potentially more luggage space.
Dimensions & Packaging: The standard size for carry on luggage in the U.S. is 558.8 mm x 355.6 mm x 228.6 mm.
Tags: overhead bin luggage, overhead bin carry on, carry on luggage, luggage, travel, suitcase, travel bag, arc carry on luggage, arc luggage
Production Technology: Arc is a hard shell, will be vacuum formed with a polycarbonate. Abrasion and water resistant nylon will be used for the pockets and pull handles. The telescopic handle and zipper pullers are metal, and the plastic logo on the pocket will be ultrasonically welded onto the fabric.
Design Challenge: Every airline may have different sizes of overhead bins and carry on size rules. Some airplanes may also have different types of overhead bins: shelf or pivot; which pivot type bins don't have arc inside. It would be challenging to design a one-fits-all carry on, therefore collaborating with airlines and airplane manufacturing companies can lead to better execution.
Research: First, I did online research to gather basic knowledge on the issues people experience in the airport. Then I went to the airports and airplanes to observe how people use the products. And through market research and gathering competitor products, I analyzed the features and details that worked and did not work.
Inspiration: While I was researching airports and flights and looking for areas for design improvement, I found one of the significant reasons for flight delays is caused by baggage traffics. There is too much luggage, a flawed baggage organizing system, and insufficient space in the airplane overhead bin. It made me question if we are utilizing the overhead bin efficiently because there was always space for a shopping bag and jacket.
Project Duration: This idea that I had a couple of years ago was designed in May-July 2021 in Irvine, California.
Operation Flow: Arc has a flipped orientation to ease in crowded airports and narrow pathways in the airplane. It ensures a smooth ride and supports maneuverability with 360 spinner wheels and a rotatable telescopic handle. There are three pull handles on top, front, and bottom, and the bottom handle is to support lifting in and out of the overhead bin. All three handles are tucked in and flushed to prevent any obstructions. Other features are a quickly accessible laptop pocket on the side, water resistant fabric and zipper, combination lock, tag, backside bars to support sliding in and out of the overhead bin, and embroidered name tag on the bottom handle to identify the bag owner from the overhead bin.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Dam I Kim, 2021
Image Credits: Image #2: Creator SuperJet International, 2013.