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Ringo Gamaguchi Чыкылдак баштык by Yutaro Kumagai

Ringo Gamaguchi Чыкылдак баштык by Yutaro Kumagai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Коло байгеси in Мода жана Саякат Аксессуарлары Дизайны Competition Category.


КолоАксессуар· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Чыкылдак баштык

by Yutaro Kumagai

Client: Appcycle

A' Design Award Коло байгеси Winner in Аксессуар Category

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The Design

About Ringo Gamaguchi Чыкылдак баштык

Бул продукт алма формасында жасалган, анткени ал алма калдыктарынан алынган Ringo Tex синтетикалык булгаарысынан жаратылган. Анын өлчөмдөрү чыныгы кичинекей алманын өлчөмүнө негизделген, бул анын келип чыгышын баса белгилейт. Анын негизги өзгөчөлүгү — чыкылдак баштыктардын арасында адатта кездешпеген ичкелиги. Бул кадимки баштыктардан айырмаланган тигүү ыкмасын колдонуу менен ишке ашырылган, бул түзүлүштүн ичке бойдон калышына мүмкүндүк берди. Максаты — баштыктарга же чөнтөктөргө оңой баткан продукт жаратуу болгон, бул тыйындарды жана башка майда буюмдарды көп орун ээлебестен, ыңгайлуу алып жүрүүгө мүмкүндүк берет.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Коло байгеси

Ringo Gamaguchi Чыкылдак баштык – A' Design Award Коло байгесинин жеңүүчүсү, чыгармачылыгы, тапкычтыгы жана зээндүүлүгү менен айырмаланган сонун дизайндарга берилген жогорку бедели бар таануу. Коло жеңүүчүлөр – жетиштүү чеберчиликтүү жана таасирдүү чыгармачыл туундулар, алар авторлорунун бай тажрыйбасын, элестетүүсүн жана тапкычтыгын ырастайт. Ringo Gamaguchi Чыкылдак баштык жогору бааланган, суктанууга жана сүйүүгө татыган буюм, өзгөчө кесипкөй жана жаңычыл болот деп күтүлөт. Бул Коло байгени жеңген дизайн искусство, илим, дизайн жана технологиядагы мыкты практиканы камтыйт жана майда-чүйдөсүнө көңүл бургандыгы менен мыкты. Ringo Gamaguchi Чыкылдак баштык муктаждыкты сонун канааттандырат, каалоого тийет, сезимдерди арбайт жана кызыгууну козгойт.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This clasp purse utilizes "Ringo-Tex" a bio-based leather developed by appcycle Inc. in Aomori, Japan's largest apple producing region. Around 20,000 tons of apple residue is produced each year, much of it discarded or incinerated, contributing to CO2 emissions. "Ringo-Tex" upcycles this waste into synthetic leather through a low-carbon stabilization process. Molded into a 3D apple form expressing it's origin uniting symbolism and craftsmanship while inviting participation in a sustainable society.
Dimensions & Packaging
W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Tags
Apple, Apples, Aomori, Japan, Nippon, Bio-leather, Synthetic leather, coin case, purse, clasp purse, kiss-lock, push-lock, accessory, sustainability, vegan leather, appcycle, upcycle, ethical, multifunctional bag, circulation
Production Technology
The product is built from four key materials, a clasp frame, "Ringo Tex" bio based leather, an electroformed nameplate, and lining. While the clasp is standard, molding "Ringo Tex" is far more demanding than working with genuine leather and required six months of research. Stitching along the complex contours demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship. The gold seed motif, mass-produced by molding, defines the brand’s elegant identity.
Design Challenge
The greatest challenge in developing this product was achieving the bumpy texture and stitching applied to complement it. While embossing genuine leather is relatively easy due to it’s elasticity, plant-based synthetic leather is difficult to shape and sew because it lacks these properties. After six months of collaboration with multiple companies and testing we succeeded in creating the texture using a proprietary welder process. It is the product’s most charming yet challenging feature.
Research
Ringo-Tex is created by processing apple residue into power and using it as a raw material, reducing petroleum-based inputs in manufacturing by 72 - 74%. This approach lowers the dependence on finite fossil resources and decreases environmental impact. It maintains the durability and water resistance comparable to existing synthetic leather, offering a upcycled next-generation bio-based material that balances sustainability with practical performance.
Inspiration
This product is the first release of "Golden Seed" a brand created to embody appcycle's philosophy of "circulation". With the concept of "sowing regenerative seeds and facing a golden future" it expresses Aomori's identity it's apples in a cute, friendly, and accessible way. With refined construction intricate and meticulous stitching reflect the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Project Duration
The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. It was exhibited and sold at a one month pop up store held at BEAMS JAPAN from January 29th to February 25th of 2026. For the next phase the team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign followed by expansion into online platforms and retail stores both in Japan and internationally.
Operation Flow
A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Patents
Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Team Members
CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe

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