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Milano System Mochila Modular by Modula Milano

Milano System Mochila Modular by Modula Milano is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Ouro in Design de Acessórios de Moda e Viagem Competition Category.


OuroAcessório· 2021

Milano System Mochila Modular

by Modula Milano

Client: Modula Milano

A' Design Award de Ouro Winner in Acessório Category

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The Design

About Milano System Mochila Modular

O Milano System é uma mochila urbana modular fabricada na Itália. A mochila principal mede 480 mm de altura, 300 mm de largura e 170 mm de profundidade, e oferece um volume de 25 litros, expansível para 35 litros. Módulos independentes, incluindo um organizador para notebook, um módulo de fixação, um bloco para o dia a dia e um bloco de arrumação, podem ser acoplados e desacoplados da mochila principal. Os fechos magnéticos permitem abrir e fechar com apenas uma mão. São utilizados tecidos resistentes à abrasão e à água. Dois compartimentos e diversos bolsos mantêm os itens do dia a dia organizados.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ouro

Milano System Mochila Modular conquistou o A' Design Award de Ouro, um reconhecimento imensamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de primeira linha, maravilhosos e notáveis. Os vencedores do Ouro são criações extremamente inovadoras, visionárias e glamorosamente deslumbrantes, que refletem o prodígio, a sabedoria e a proeza dos seus designers. Espera-se que Milano System Mochila Modular seja uma invenção muito elogiada, pioneira e monumental, que oferece um valor sem precedentes. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ouro é um projeto espetacular e respeitado, que beneficia muito e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. Milano System Mochila Modular cria sentimentos intensos de desejo, evoca paixão, incentiva a criatividade e fascina-nos.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Milano System is a 100%-made-in-Italy modular urban backpack designed to meet the needs of global citizens.
Characterized by modularity, the Milano System can be customized by combining different modules that can be easily attached and detached from the main pack.
It is made with functionality in mind and can be customized by combining the following parts: Milano Backpack - the main pack, Laptop Organizer, Anchor, Everyday Block, Packing Block.
Dimensions & Packaging
480mm height x 300mm width x 170mm depth (240 when expanded)
Weight: 900gr (only the Milano backpack)
Volume: 25 L (35 L expanded)
180-degrees opening
Fully water-resistant
2 separated compartments with multiple pockets for ultimate organization
Tags
modular backpack, Italian design, Made in Italy, backpack made in Italy
Production Technology
CORDURA fabrics - engineered with cutting-edge technologies to deliver best-in-class resistance to abrasion and tears.
Lorenzi fabrics - leather-like fabrics that are waterproof and highly resistant
Hypalon - high strength fabrics in the details providing an attachment of future accessories and modules.
Fidlock - innovative magnetic locking hardware
Design Challenge
The first challenge was to find an intuitive and easy-to-use modular system. We researched the military field and came up with a solution based on innovative magnetic hooks. This system allows us to offer a product that is both technical and user-friendly. The second one was building a supply chain entirely based in Italy that would balance quality and price and we successfully achieved this by finding reliable suppliers. We managed to develop the project during all the lockdowns due to Covid-19
Research
We did in-depth market research to identify all the pros and cons of both modular and non-modular backpacks on the market. We also did qualitative & quantitative research with questionnaires to a group of people from different cities of Europe (who belong to our target group) to understand the needs and what they would prefer in a daily backpack both from the point of view of functionality and design.
Inspiration
Like most people who live in the urban landscape, we spend our days living our lives at full speed. A backpack is our best companion in our dynamic life, where we carry everything we need to stay on the go. However, the variety of activities requires us to overfill them or carry multiple bags. That's how we came up with the idea of creating an ultra-versatile modular backpack, combining the functionality found in the best backpacks, with Italian aesthetics and carefully selected materials.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2020 and finished in March 2021 in Milan, Italy.
Operation Flow
Featuring Fidlock innovative magnetic locking hardware, you can effortlessly lock and unlock your backpack with one-hand management. The backpack has two compartments, three inner pockets, and one front pocket to quickly access your essentials.
While the Milano Anchor provides modularity through the magnetic system that quickly and securely attaches modules to the pack.
Team Members
Alex Feriotto
Sebastian Pinotti
Nevena Pavloska
Dario Ruggeri
Gaia Venuti
Beatrice Cavalli
Chiara Penasa
Image Credits
Image #1: Maurizio Costa
Image #2: Maurizio Costa
Image #3: Maurizio Costa
Image #4: Maurizio Costa
Image #5: Maurizio Costa

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