Ringo Gamaguchi Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Boorso Qabsade by Yutaro Kumagai

Ringo Gamaguchi Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Boorso Qabsade by Yutaro Kumagai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Alaabta Fashaniga iyo Safarka Competition Category.

NaxaasAlaab Dheeraad· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Boorso Qabsade

by Yutaro Kumagai

Client: Appcycle

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Alaab Dheeraad Category

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The Design

About Ringo Gamaguchi Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Boorso Qabsade

Qoraalka Buugga: Alaabtan waxay qaadataa qaabka tufaax sababtoo ah waxaa laga sameeyay Ringo Tex, oo ah maqaar macmal ah oo laga soo saaray qashinka tufaaxa. Cabbirkeedu wuxuu ku salaysan yahay xajmiga tufaax dhab ah oo yar, taasoo xoojinaysa asalkeeda. Astaanteeda ugu weyn waa khafiifnimadeeda, taas oo aan caadi ahaan lagu arkin boorsooyinka qabsadayaasha leh. Tan waxaa lagu gaadhay marka la qaatay habka tolida oo ka duwan boorsooyinka caadiga ah, taas oo u oggolaanaysa qaab dhismeedku inuu ahaado mid khafiif ah. Ujeeddadu waxay ahayd in la abuuro alaab si fudud ugu dhex geli karta boorsooyinka ama jeebabka, taas oo u oggolaanaysa lacagaha qadaadiicda ah iyo waxyaabaha kale ee yaryar in si xeel dheer loo qaado iyada oo aan lagu darin baaxad badan.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Ringo Gamaguchi Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Boorso Qabsade waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Ringo Gamaguchi Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Boorso Qabsade waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Ringo Gamaguchi Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Boorso Qabsade si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This clasp purse utilizes "Ringo-Tex" a bio-based leather developed by appcycle Inc. in Aomori, Japan's largest apple producing region. Around 20,000 tons of apple residue is produced each year, much of it discarded or incinerated, contributing to CO2 emissions. "Ringo-Tex" upcycles this waste into synthetic leather through a low-carbon stabilization process. Molded into a 3D apple form expressing it's origin uniting symbolism and craftsmanship while inviting participation in a sustainable society.
Dimensions & Packaging: W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Tags: Apple, Apples, Aomori, Japan, Nippon, Bio-leather, Synthetic leather, coin case, purse, clasp purse, kiss-lock, push-lock, accessory, sustainability, vegan leather, appcycle, upcycle, ethical, multifunctional bag, circulation
Production Technology: The product is built from four key materials, a clasp frame, "Ringo Tex" bio based leather, an electroformed nameplate, and lining. While the clasp is standard, molding "Ringo Tex" is far more demanding than working with genuine leather and required six months of research. Stitching along the complex contours demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship. The gold seed motif, mass-produced by molding, defines the brand’s elegant identity.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge in developing this product was achieving the bumpy texture and stitching applied to complement it. While embossing genuine leather is relatively easy due to it’s elasticity, plant-based synthetic leather is difficult to shape and sew because it lacks these properties. After six months of collaboration with multiple companies and testing we succeeded in creating the texture using a proprietary welder process. It is the product’s most charming yet challenging feature.
Research: Ringo-Tex is created by processing apple residue into power and using it as a raw material, reducing petroleum-based inputs in manufacturing by 72 - 74%. This approach lowers the dependence on finite fossil resources and decreases environmental impact. It maintains the durability and water resistance comparable to existing synthetic leather, offering a upcycled next-generation bio-based material that balances sustainability with practical performance.
Inspiration: This product is the first release of "Golden Seed" a brand created to embody appcycle's philosophy of "circulation". With the concept of "sowing regenerative seeds and facing a golden future" it expresses Aomori's identity it's apples in a cute, friendly, and accessible way. With refined construction intricate and meticulous stitching reflect the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Project Duration: The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. It was exhibited and sold at a one month pop up store held at BEAMS JAPAN from January 29th to February 25th of 2026. For the next phase the team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign followed by expansion into online platforms and retail stores both in Japan and internationally.
Operation Flow: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Patents: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Team Members: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe