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Suburbia Toptli Ohuihcayotl (Duffel Bag) by Zhibiao Chen

Suburbia Toptli Ohuihcayotl (Duffel Bag) by Zhibiao Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Tlaquentiztli ihuan Nehnemiztli Tlanehuililli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.


BronseTlanehuililli· 2026

Suburbia Toptli Ohuihcayotl (Duffel Bag)

by Zhibiao Chen

Client: Xiamen Idea Star Import & Export Co., Ltd

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Tlanehuililli Category

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The Design

About Suburbia Toptli Ohuihcayotl (Duffel Bag)

Suburbia ce toptli ohuihcayotl in omochihchiuh ipampa achitonca tequitiliztli ohtli. In quiyahuacpa itlaquentiuh quitequitiltia xoxoctic RPET tilmatli in omochiuh ica occeppa motequitiltia plastico tehuilotecomameh, ihuan inin tilmatli ahmo quicelia atl ihuan ahmo iciuhca tlami. In ixpan tlapechtli ihuan ontlapal omochihchiuhqueh ica EVA ce tlamantli copinaliztli tlamatiliztli, in quichihua ce chicahuac yeixquich ixiptla in oquiyolitih yancuic calmanaliztli ihuan tetlachihchihualiztli. In itzintlan quipia yei tlapachiuhcayotl tilahuac tilmatli ipampa tlapaleuiliztli. In ihtic quipia ce yamanqui laptop icalton, ce apachiuhca tlatzacualli ihuan ce cactli itlatzacual. In poctic texohtic tlapalli cualli monequi ipan miec canin.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse

Suburbia Toptli Ohuihcayotl (Duffel Bag) ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Suburbia Toptli Ohuihcayotl (Duffel Bag) ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Suburbia Toptli Ohuihcayotl (Duffel Bag) quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
This duffel bag achieves protection and portability. It utilizes eco friendly rpet fabric, giving discarded plastic bottles a new life and promoting a circular economy. Its eva one piece molding technology enhances pressure resistance and structural dimensionality. The interior features a layered design for improved storage flexibility, while the low saturation haze blue colorway ensures versatile styling across diverse scenarios, seamlessly blending functionality with modern aesthetics.
Dimensions & Packaging
product dimensions, 570 mm x 280 mm x 290 mm
Tags
Modular Storage, EVA One Piece Molding, RPET Material, Sustainable Design, Sculptural Aesthetics, Multiscenario Adaptability, Humanized Design, Multidimensional Protection
Production Technology
The front panel and both sides use EVA one piece molding technology for enhanced pressure resistance and a stronger 3D effect. The outer green RPET fabric made from recycled plastic bottles is water resistant and wear resistant. The dense padded handle offers a comfortable grip. The base with three layers of thickened fabric improves cushioning performance for prolonged service life. Through innovative material selection and structural design, this bag well balances light weight and durability.
Design Challenge
The challenge was striking a balance between light weight and protective performance. The main body of the bag adopts RPET fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, lightweight and wear resistant. The front panel and both sides employ EVA one piece molding technology to create a geometric shape like a sculpture, robust and pressure resistant. The reinforced base improves impact resistance with dense cushioning foam, greatly enhancing protective performance without compromising on light weight.
Research
With the rise in short business trips, users increasingly demand lightweight and protective travel gear. However, traditional duffel bags present clear limitations. Soft ones are prone to collapse and offer poor protection, while hard ones are bulky, structurally rigid, and inflexible in storage. In response, this product innovatively adopts EVA one piece molding technology for a structured form and superior protective performance, with green RPET fabric promoting sustainable development.
Inspiration
Inspired by modern architecture and sculpture art, this product creates a 3D geometric shape through EVA one piece molding technology, resembling a sculpture to give a striking visual impact and break the flat, rigid form of traditional bags. It blends square and round elements to convey the aesthetic idea of strength in softness. As for color selection, muted hazy blue reduces utilitarian associations. This bag, practical and stylish, is suitable for both business and leisure settings.
Project Duration
This product was developed in Xiamen in July 2021, and launched in China in August 2021.
Operation Flow
Besides common secure webbing, the back panel also features a zippered pocket for quick access to frequently used items like passports, documents, and tickets. Scientifically divided, the inside includes a padded laptop sleeve, a wet zone, and a shoe compartment to meet diverse storage needs during business trips. Additionally, premium SBS zippers are adopted to eliminate operational noise, ensuring a smooth and silent opening and closing process.
Team Members
Zhibiao Chen

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