Three Worlds Primary Function: Àwọn Àpò Ọwọ́ láti ọwọ́ Gaja Hanzel

Three Worlds Primary Function: Àwọn Àpò Ọwọ́ láti ọwọ́ Gaja Hanzel jẹ́ aṣẹ́gun olókìkí púpọ̀ ti 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ìdíje Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ Àṣà àti Ìrìnàjò.

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Three Worlds Primary Function: Àwọn Àpò Ọwọ́

látọ̀wọ́ Gaja Hanzel

Aṣẹ́gun Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́

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Àpẹrẹ Náà

Nípa Three Worlds Primary Function: Àwọn Àpò Ọwọ́

Book Text: Àkójọ àpò ọwọ́ Àyíká Mẹ́ta Ọkàn Kan ń ṣàwárí ibi tí ìtàn ohun ìní àti àpẹrẹ òde-òní ti pàdé. Àwọn àpò ọwọ́ náà ni a ṣe gẹ́gẹ́ bí àwọn nǹkan tí ń sọ ìtàn, tí ń yí ìpalára àṣà láti agbègbè mẹ́ta sí àwọn àwòṣe, ìríra àti àkójọ àwọ̀. Tí a ṣe láti inú àwọn ohun tí ó dúró fún awọ tí ó wá láti inú ewéko àti àwọn aṣọ àdámọ́ tí a tẹ̀ sí, gbogbo àpò ọwọ́ kọ̀ọ̀kan ń pín iṣẹ́-ṣíṣe àti ìjìnlẹ̀ ìmọ̀lára ní déédéé. Àkójọ náà ń tẹnu mọ́ àpẹrẹ tí kò lópin àkókò, ìṣèjáde àdúgbò àti ipa àpò ọwọ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ẹni tí ń gbé ìrántí àti ìṣíkiri ẹnìkọ̀ọ̀kan.

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Nípa Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Three Worlds Primary Function: Àwọn Àpò Ọwọ́ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Three Worlds Primary Function: Àwọn Àpò Ọwọ́ yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Three Worlds Primary Function: Àwọn Àpò Ọwọ́ nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

Lẹ́yìn Àpẹrẹ Náà

Àkójọ Ìròyìn

Àwọn ẹ̀tọ́, àwọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ́ àti àlàyé ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ tí olùṣàpẹrẹ pèsè.

Àwọn Ohun Àkànṣe: The Three Worlds One Heart handbag collection is based on a biographical design concept translating personal histories from three countries into functional objects. Each model reflects the distinct lifestyles of three sisters: a travel companion, a compact everyday bag, a market drawstring tote, and a vintage inspired silhouette for day and evening use. Three original prints, rooted in memory and cultural heritage, appear on exterior or lining. The series comprises four handbags in three color variations, combining narrative depth, functionality, and lasting emotional value.
Ìwọ̀n àti Àpò: There are 4 tipes of bags in the collection. The bag sizes are: 41 x 20 x 16 cm, 26 x 20 x 5 cm, 24 x 26 x 15 cm, 35 x 17 x 12 cm.
Àwọn Àkọlé: bag design, pattern design, cultural heritage, women's handbag, timeless design, original prints
Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Ìṣelọ́pọ̀: The project applies a narrative driven design methodology, transforming biographical research into functional products. Textile patterns were developed combining hand-drawn motifs and digital refinement, forming a cohesive visual system inspired by cultural heritage, landscapes, and personal memories. Bags are crafted from cotton and apple waste leather alternative featuring original digital prints. Each form was refined through prototyping and structural testing, resulting in balanced proportions and functional clarity, with shapes inspired by each bag’s intended use and the region where the sisters lived.
Ìpèníjà Àpèsè: The main challenge was translating intimate family narratives and diverse cultural contexts into a cohesive and contemporary handbag designs while maintaining functional clarity. Developing original prints that respectfully reflect three cultural environments required extensive research into heritage, symbols and color language. Additional challenges included technical limitations of materials, local production, and pattern scalability, which demanded iterative experimentation to ensure functional, durable, and ethically produced designs.
Ìwádìí: This project is based on qualitative, practice led design research. The objective was to explore how family history, regional cultural heritage, and everyday lifestyles can inform contemporary handbag forms and textile patterns. The research translated personal and regional narratives using visual research, cultural analysis, original print development, material testing and prototyping. Data came from archives, family narratives, field visits, and photography. Results produced cohesive patterns and functional forms, translating memory, culture, and daily life into versatile handbags.
Ìmísí: The handbags originate from an intimate family narrative, inspired by the life stories of three sisters, including my grandmother, whose lives unfolded across three countries: Slovenia, Croatia and North Macedonia. Their stories initiated an indepth research process into personal memories, cultural heritage and architectural forms, which shaped the overall designs and original prints, translating memories and cultural identity into a cohesive visual language.
Àkókò Iṣẹ́ Àkànṣe: The project began in June 2025 in Gorizia, Italy and ended in November 2025 in Sezana, Slovenia. It was exhibited at the local cultural center in Slovenia.
Ìlànà Ìṣiṣẹ́: The collection offers versatile carrying options for everyday use. Two models feature adjustable and removable straps, allowing shoulder, crossbody, or hand carry. The two larger bags provide ample space for personal items. Textile patterns appear on the exterior for some bags and as lining for others, creating a visual surprise. Each design balances functionality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal, adapting effortlessly to different occasions and styling needs.
Ìfọwọ́sí Àwòrán: Image #No 1, 4, 5 : Photographer Dominique Pozzo, Three Worlds, 2025
Image #No 2, 3 : Photographer Gaja Hanzel, Three Worlds, 2025