Wit Айланма Баштык by Teresa Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Темир байгеси in Мода жана Саякат Аксессуарлары Дизайны Competition Category.
ТемирАксессуар· 2022
Wit Айланма Баштык
by Teresa Chan
Client: Kalón
A' Design Award Темир байгеси Winner in Аксессуар Category
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About Wit Айланма Баштык
Wit — күнүмдүк колдонууга ылайыкталган айланма баштык. Witти беш түрдүү жол менен көтөрүп жүрүүгө болот: кол баштык, ийинге асылган баштык, ийинден каршы-терс асылган баштык, рюкзак жана жогорку туткасы бар баштык түрүндө. Анын ийкемдүү жана жумшак түзүлүшү бүктөлүп, төрт түрдүү сүрөттөлүшкө ээ болот: бүктөлгөн, түзүлгөн, шалбырап турган жана кеңейтилген түрлөрдө. Ар бир көтөрүү ыкмасын жөнгө салынуучу жана чечилүүчү эки кайыш колдойт. Күнүмдүк буюмдарды сактоочу кош камтылма жана лаптоп үчүн капкак сыяктуу эки модулдук кошумча бөлүк баштыктын ичинде же өз алдынча колдонула алат. Баштык кактус булгаарысынан жасалган — бул жеңил, бекем жана суу өткөрбөс өсүмдүк негизиндеги булгаарынын альтернативасы.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Темир байгеси
Wit Айланма Баштык – A' Design Award Темир байгесинин жеңүүчүсү, жакшы иштелип чыккан чыгармалардан күтүлгөн кесиптик жана өнөр жайлык талаптарга жооп берген жакшы дизайндарга берилген бедели бар таануу. Темир жеңүүчүлөр авторлорунун зор чеберчилигин, жогорку адистешүүсүн, адистик түшүнүгүн жана чыгармачыл жөндөмүн көрсөтөт. Wit Айланма Баштык жогору бааланган, суктанууга жана сүйүүгө татыган, практикалык жана жаңычыл чыгарма болот деп күтүлөт. Бул Темир байгени жеңген дизайн тармактын мыкты практикасын бириктирет жана билим менен талант байланышкан жөндөмдүү техникалык мүнөздөмөлөргө ээ. Wit Айланма Баштык тыкандыгы үчүн урмат тартат жана жашоонун сапатын жакшыртып, дүйнөнү жакшы жерге айландырууга жардам берүү үчүн иштелип чыккан.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The five-way WIT Bag is a multifunctional masterpiece to empower modern lifestyles by blending style, functionality, and sustainability. Designed to adapt and transform, it can be carried as a handbag, shoulder bag, crossbody, backpack, and top-handle. Its fluid and supple structure easily folds and unfolds for four iconic silhouettes: folded, structured, slouchy, and expanded. Featuring two customized modular add-ons: The Everyday bag insert and Laptop Sleeve are designed to pair perfectly or stunningly standalone. Crafted in Cactus leather, an innovative plant-based leather alternative.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 370mm x Depth 115mm x Height 290mm. Weight: 900gr (only the WIT Bag. Up to 12 dedicated compartments for keys, bottles, laptop, etc.
- Tags
- Modular bag, convertible bag, vegan bag, fashion design, female-founded
- Production Technology
- The fluid structure is achieved by manipulating the materials. The side frame is reinforced to maintain the shape. The main bag is constructed to drape and fold, creating a natural curvature. The material, Desserto Cactus leather, is a lightweight, durable, and water-resistant vegan leather alternative. Bag inserts fabrics are waterproof and lightweight.
- Design Challenge
- One of the biggest challenges is to overcome the transformative concept. The bag must be flexible, user-friendly, but durable in each independent form. We have tested multiple prototypes to achieve the ideal construction and outcome. The second challenge is working with innovative vegan materials. We have experimented with several plant-based options to ensure durability and performance before deciding on cactus leather. The material is only available in Mexico, and we have to navigate suitable partners with adequate expertise in working with such material.
- Research
- We carried out in-depth market research to study and evaluate existing convertible handbags for women. We sent questionnaires to target audiences to study their current interaction with everyday bags, existing pain points, and possible solutions. With global events and changes to our lifestyles, users emphasize versatility and practicality in their everyday bags. We found out that plant-based leather alternatives are on the rise, and most of them are intrigued with such material.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by Women In Tech and created by a Forbes Under 30 female founder, the WIT Bag blends design, functionality, & sustainability. Being an entrepreneur who is constantly in motion, I found myself struggling with heavy & bulky bags. Technology is constantly transforming our lives, but we are still compromising on style and function for our handbags. We aim to reimagine everyday bags to realise the best of both worlds, ethics & aesthetics, luxury & style. With remote working on the rise, the need for an alternative to a regular work bag became even greater. We strive to design a bag as multifaceted as our modern lifestyles.
- Project Duration
- The project started in August 2021 in New York and Hong Kong. The product launched in February 2022.
- Operation Flow
- The bag is transformed by manipulating the shape and arranging the straps. The bag is structured when the bag insert is placed inside. The bag naturally slouches when the bag insert is removed, it can also be folded into a triangular top-handle bag. To carry as a backpack, the bag flaps can be expanded and secured by a zipper, and straps can be attached. The bag contains two adjustable and detachable straps for transforming different ways to carry.
- Patents
- Patented. Patent filing number: 2219274.6M001. 2219274.6M002. 2219274.6M003. 2022. HONG KONG.
- Team Members
- Designer: Teresa Chan
- Image Credits
- Photographer Media Studio Hong Kong Limited
Model Yana Basalaeva
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