S1 20 Inch Cabin Valizy Fibre Karbônina Modular by James Zheng

S1 20 Inch Cabin Valizy Fibre Karbônina Modular by James Zheng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Varahina in Famolavolana Fanampiny Lamaody sy Dia Competition Category.

VarahinaFanampiny· 2023

S1 20 Inch Cabin Valizy Fibre Karbônina Modular

by James Zheng

Client: Pitaka

A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Fanampiny Category

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The Design

About S1 20 Inch Cabin Valizy Fibre Karbônina Modular

Matetika ny olona dia mila mitondra kiraro fanampiny rehefa mandeha, mba hahafahany mifikitra amin'ny fanazaran-tenany na miomana amin'ny andro orana. Saingy tsy misy efitra kiraro manokana ao amin'ny valizy mahazatra rehetra. Noho izany dia tsy manan-tsafidy ny olona afa-tsy ny manindrona ny kirarony amin'ny zavatra hafa. Ny S1 dia tonga miaraka amin'ny efitranon'ny kiraro izay afaka mitazona ny kiraronao amin'ny toe-javatra tsara mandritra ny dia ary manampy amin'ny fitazonana ny zavatra madio sy voalamina amin'ny fanasarahana ny kiraronao amin'ny entanao hafa. Ankoatra izany, ny S1 dia modular, izay midika fa azo amboarina mora foana amin'ny fitaovana nomena.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana S1 20 Inch Cabin Valizy Fibre Karbônina Modular, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana S1 20 Inch Cabin Valizy Fibre Karbônina Modular. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana S1 20 Inch Cabin Valizy Fibre Karbônina Modular dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: S1 20 Inch Cabin represents innovation by solving the problem that suitcases can’t be repaired by customers themselves. The modular design allows customers to replace and fix the damaged wheels, shells, and other parts with provided tools instead of throwing the suitcase away.
In addition, the specific shoe compartment makes shoe packing effortless and hygienic and keeps those shoes in good condition along the journey. And molecular recycling technology is applied to make recyclable carbon fiber composite materials and circular technology to promote sustainable design so that a closed loop production system is possible.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimension : L 360mm x W 230mm x H 550mm Weight : 5.5kg
Tags: PITAKA, carbon fiber, suitcase, luggage, travel, trip, modular design, check-in luggage, sustainability
Production Technology: S1 has a hard shell made of magnesium alloy and covered by carbon fiber with a water- and dust-resistant shoe compartment. The suitcase will be assembled by hand piece by piece, like cars. The telescopic handle is made using metal. And its modular structure allows for easy repair and replacement.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenges we encountered were how to make the suitcase modular to the greatest extent and how to combine different materials seamlessly. We had to ensure that those parts are tightly fixed together and can be easily removable and replaced. We spent a lot of time and effort working with other companies to develop molecular recycling technology to create recyclable carbon fiber. And we tried many processes to reduce the weight of the metal frame without compromising durability.
Research: Some of our designers and product managers are regular business travelers. They noticed that most luggage nowadays look and work alike. And if a small part is damaged, the luggage becomes useless, which is definitely not good for the environment and doesn’t meet people’s demand for a sustainable lifestyle. So they visited some luggage factories, did tons of marketing research, and came up with modular luggage.
Inspiration: The pandemic has caused dramatic changes in our lives, and we will have to continue to adapt to the turbulent changes. The transparent window design of the shoe compartment is inspired by the space capsule; in the boundless universe, the pace of human exploration will never stop. We want to use the "space capsule" element to encourage or remind people to try new things and look further ahead.
Project Duration: The project was conceptualized in 2022 and the initial product prototype was made in October 2022; it will be launched in 2023.
Operation Flow: S1 has separate compartments including a shoe compartment that keeps your shoes in good condition and allows you to conveniently change shoes during the trip. Every external shell, lining, and all wheels are detachable for easy repair or replacement. The interior folio holds your laptop or tablet and can be quickly taken out for security checks. The TSA lock ensures that your belongings are safe. There are three tucked-in and flushed pull handles to support easy lifting anytime.
Patents: Patented:Appearance design
Patent No:2022303363356
Patent Holder:PITAKA
Year:2022
Jurisdiction:Subject to the six views of the appearance
Team Members: James ZHENG Min HUANG Senzhao LU
Image Credits: PITAKA