Mia 접이식 고양이 가방 by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 은상 in 반려동물 케어, 완구, 용품 및 동물용 제품 디자인 Competition Category.

은반려동물 케어· 2025

Mia 접이식 고양이 가방

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 반려동물 케어 Category

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The Design

About Mia 접이식 고양이 가방

미아(Mia)는 가정과 실외에서 모두 사용할 수 있도록 설계된 접이식 고양이 가방입니다. 미아는 신속하게 펼쳐져 가로, 세로, 높이가 각각 460mm인 고양이 침대가 됩니다. 접었을 때 미아의 두께는 단 80mm에 불과하여 책처럼 보관할 수 있습니다. 접이식 구조는 듀폰 페이퍼와 재생 보드로 제작되었으며, 이는 환경적인 이유로 선정된 소재입니다. 교체 가능한 소모 부품을 적용하여 세척과 관리가 손쉽습니다. 책과 같은 외관은 주거 공간의 인테리어와도 잘 어우러집니다. 미아는 반려동물 이동용품을 휴대하고 보관하는 데 필요한 공간을 줄여줍니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 은상

Mia 접이식 고양이 가방, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. Mia 접이식 고양이 가방, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. Mia 접이식 고양이 가방, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: FurBallRetreat creates the perfect resting space for your cat! It not only has a beautiful and lovely book-like appearance but also is an essential tool for you and your cat to explore the outdoor world together. Combined with the malleable structure of organ paper, FurBallRetreat enables you to easily unfold it when using, creating a comfortable and safe hidden space for your cat to enjoy the outdoor fun and, at the same time, get some rest in a familiar environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product usage size: Width 460 mm x depth 460 mm x height 460 mm
Product storage size: Width 430 mm x depth 80 mm x height 460 mm
Product packaging size: Width 460 mm x depth 110 mm x height 490 mm
Tags: Cat nest, portable, foldable, environmentally friendly, Comfort and convenience
Production Technology: FurBallRetreat is crafted from environmentally friendly materials such as Dupont paper and recycled board, with full consideration given to environmental friendliness. The detachable property of DuPont paper enables it to contract flexibly, creating an extremely convenient product. This design not only emphasizes practicality and portability but also reflects a concern and commitment to sustainability.
Design Challenge: One of the greatest challenges we encountered during the implementation and research process was ensuring the compatibility of the FurBallRetreat between home and outdoor spaces. We strive to ensure that people do not have to occupy more space to accommodate the cat bag, and hope that FurBallRetreat will not only solve the problem of carrying the cat bag but also integrate into family life. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials used in the design of cat nests are researched.
Research: We surveyed 500 cat owners and discovered that 83% of them carry a cat bag when going out with their cat, while only 12% do not. This indicates that carrying a cat bag is a common phenomenon. However, the cat bag occupies a large space and its storage when not in use is also a problem. In response to this challenge, we designed a portable cat bag for home, aiming to solve the problem of idleness, reduce storage space, make it easy to carry, and provide cats with more security. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials are selected and matched.
Inspiration: When traveling or engaging in outdoor activities with cats, it is often necessary to address the issue of carrying pet outdoor supplies that take up a lot of space. This not only adds to the burden of the owner but also brings the trouble of storing idle items at home. In response to the challenges that families and cats encounter when traveling together, we explored how to design more portable cat shelters, aiming to provide a more convenient and flexible solution.
Project Duration: The project started in Shenzhen in March 2024 and completed in Shenzhen in June 2024.
Operation Flow: Whether you're in a garden, patio, or camping outdoors, FurBallRetreat can be set up quickly. When unfolded, it becomes a cat's bed that can be placed in any space, while when folded, it takes up only the thickness of a book. The use of replaceable wearing parts for easy cleaning and maintenance ensures that the living environment is always clean and hygienic.
Team Members: Designer: Ning Huang
Designer: Lan Wang
Designer: De Yi Fan Kong