Arc Entana Entina An-tanana by Dami Kim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Vy in Famolavolana Fanampiny Lamaody sy Dia Competition Category.

VyFanampiny· 2022

Arc Entana Entina An-tanana

by Dami Kim

Client: Dailyn Kim

A' Design Award Vy Winner in Fanampiny Category

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The Design

About Arc Entana Entina An-tanana

Ny Arc dia entana entina an-tanana natao mba hampiasana bebe kokoa ny habaka ao anaty vata fitehirizana entana eo ambonin'ny fipetrahana ao am-piaramanidina. Ny sisiny miolakolaka iray dia manaraka ny hovitry ny vata fitehirizana ao anatiny ka mameno ilay habaka izay matetika mijanona banga. Ny akorany mafy dia vita amin'ny polycarbonate namboarina tamin'ny fomba "vacuum formed", ary mahazaka rano. Misy vy fitantanana lava azo ahodina sy ampidirina, ary kodiarana efatra mihodina 360 degre manampy ny fivezivezena ao anaty seranam-piaramanidina feno olona. Misy tady fitantanana telo mifanaraka tsara amin'ny vatan'ny entana, ary ilay tady fitantanana ambany dia manampy amin'ny fanaingana sy fampidirana ny entana ao anaty vata fitehirizana. Misy paosy amin'ny sisiny hitehirizana solosaina findramina.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Arc Entana Entina An-tanana, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Arc Entana Entina An-tanana. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Arc Entana Entina An-tanana dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

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.