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DA26 Arch Торба by Dash

DA26 Arch Торба by Dash is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Бронзена награда A' Design Award in Дизајн на модни и патнички аксесоари Competition Category.


БронзенаАксесоар· 2022

DA26 Arch Торба

by Dash

Client: Dash

Бронзена награда A' Design Award Winner in Аксесоар Category

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The Design

About DA26 Arch Торба

Книжен текст: DA26 Arch е компактна унисекс торба дизајнирана и за секојдневни и за формални прилики. Торбата има кайши што можат да се менуваат и може да се носи во рака, преку рамо или преку тело. Специјална конструктивна техника ги крие поголемиот дел од шевовите, што дава чисти површини притоа задржувајќи ја јачината и издржливоста на видливите шевови. Формата е инспирирана од архитектонски елементи. Торбата е изработена од кожа и чешлан твил-тканина од страна на вешти занаетчии. Големината е 23,5 x 15,2 x 7 сантиметри, а тежината е 395 грама.

The Recognition

About the Бронзена награда A' Design Award

DA26 Arch Торба е добитник на Бронзената награда A' Design Award, високо престижно признание што се доделува на извонредни дизајни што се одликуваат со креативност, генијалност и лукавост. Бронзените добитници се доволно вешти и воодушевувачки креативни творби што го потврдуваат огромното искуство, имагинација и снаодливост на нивните дизајнери. Се очекува DA26 Arch Торба да биде високо ценет, восхитуван и сакан предмет, значајно професионален и иновативен. Овој дизајн со Бронзена награда ги вклучува најдобрите практики во уметноста, науката, дизајнот и технологијата и се одликува со внимание кон деталите. DA26 Arch Торба одлично ги задоволува потребите, ги допира желбите, ги маѓепсува чувствата и ја буди љубопитноста.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
A versatile, compact unisex bag with changeable straps for both casual and formal settings. Can be handheld, wear on the shoulder or across the body, the bag is designed as a universal gender item; can be worn by both men and women. The bag incorporate special technique that hides majority of stitchings for cleaner look, while still retaining the excellent strength and durability of typical stitchings.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.2 x 7 cm
Weight: 395g
Materials: Leather & Combed Twill Fabric
Tags
DA26, Arch Bag, Bag, Leather, dash
Production Technology
DA26 Arch uses traditional leather craft combined with innovative detail design to hide majority of stitchings on the bag. The result is crisp, clean minimal surfaces while providing excellent strength and durability on par with visible stitchings. Its unique curves and crisp edge finishing also relies heavily on the expertise of skilled artisans to achieve a refined and consistent result.
Design Challenge
The primary challenges for DA26 Arch, lies in creating a universal gender design that evolves with the changing lifestyle requirement throughout the day. The key also lies in finding an ideal form factor that can offer both mobility and capacity that will make the bag practical in real life use.
Research
The research designing the DA26 Arch is centered on studying the lifestyle of specific target users. By observing 8 hand-picked users throughout their day (mixed gender, age between 18-34, living in the city and minimalist style) the designer was able to obtain an understanding of the user's lifestyle, carrying requirement, as well as style requirement as their lifestyle preference that evolves throughout the day; from commute to work and, subsequently, afterwork recreation.

A series of prototypes of Both the bag and accompanying accessories were then built and road-tested to help designer fine-tune the design, ensuring that the product is practical to use in the real world.
Inspiration
DA26 Arch bag aims to blur the line between "his" and "hers". Inspired by architectural features, the neutral form is woven seamlessly with functionality. The Arch bag is intended to be a versatile, unisex bag that adapts with user's lifestyle throughout the day; from formal workplace to smart casual look for an evening out. One bag that serves multiple looks.
Project Duration
The project began in late Mar 2021 and was subsequently completed for production in October 2021, available for retail at brick mortar stores in Bangkok and internationally online via dash. website.
Operation Flow
The bag can be opened with just one finger by simply sliding your finger between the bag and the flap to open. The bag will close itself once you let go of the enclosure. The strap can also be easily installed with dash. custom springbok system.
Patents
Trademark (2022) dash & dot co., ltd.
Team Members
Designer: Ms. Nuttida Kedjarun
Designer: Mr. Nont Pongpairoj
Image Credits
Image #1 Copyright (2022) dash & dot co., ltd.
Image #2 Copyright (2022) dash & dot co., ltd.
Image #3 Copyright (2022) dash & dot co., ltd.
Image #4 Copyright (2022) dash & dot co., ltd.
Image #5 Copyright (2022) dash & dot co., ltd.

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