Suburbia Chikwama cha Duffel by Zhibiao Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zowonjezera za Fashoni ndi Zaulendo Competition Category.
BronzeChowonjezera· 2026
Suburbia Chikwama cha Duffel
by Zhibiao Chen
Client: Xiamen Idea Star Import & Export Co., Ltd
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Chowonjezera Category
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About Suburbia Chikwama cha Duffel
Suburbia ndi chikwama cha duffel chopangidwira maulendo afupiafupi a bizinesi. Chigoba chakunja chimagwiritsa ntchito nsalu yobiriwira ya RPET yopangidwa kuchokera ku mabotolo a pulasitiki obwezerezedwanso, ndipo nsaluyi imakhala yosalowa madzi komanso yosaonongeka msanga. Mbali yakutsogolo ndi mbali zonse ziwiri zapangidwa ndi ukadaulo wa EVA wopanga chidutswa chimodzi, umene umapanga mawonekedwe a mbali zitatu osagonja ku kupanikizika, olimbikitsidwa ndi zomangamanga zamakono ndi ziboliboli. Pansi pake pali magawo atatu a nsalu yowirira yoteteza. Mkati mwake muli thumba lokutidwa la laputopu, malo osungira zinthu zonyowa ndi kachipinda ka nsapato. Mtundu wake wa buluu wotuwa wofatsa umayenerana ndi malo ambiri.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Suburbia Chikwama cha Duffel ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Suburbia Chikwama cha Duffel akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Suburbia Chikwama cha Duffel amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
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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