Pílátínọ́mù Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́ · 2026
Otona Randosel Àpótí Ẹ̀yìn
- Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Pílátínọ́mù A' Design Award 2026 in Ohun Ọ̀ṣọ́
- CLIENT: Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 924,743
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About Otona Randosel Àpótí Ẹ̀yìn
Àpótí ẹ̀yìn yìí tún ronú nípa Randosel ìbílẹ̀ Japan fún lílò ojoojúmọ́. Nípa yíyọ ìbòjú àbùdá rẹ̀ kúrò, àpèrè náà ní àwòrán tó ní àwọn ìlà tàrà àti ìta. A ṣe àpótí ẹ̀yìn náà láti pèsè ìtìlẹ́yìn nígbà tó ń pa ìrísí oníṣẹ́ mọ́. A rọ̀rùn ìta rẹ̀ nípa yíyọ àwọn àpò kúrò, a sì tún ìṣípayá náà ṣe fún ìráyé tó rọrùn. Àpótí ẹ̀yìn yìí ní àfojúsùn láti dọ́gba àwòrán pẹ̀lú lílò gidi tó wúlò.
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Pílátínọ́mù A' Design Award
Otona Randosel Àpótí Ẹ̀yìn jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Pílátínọ́mù A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó jẹ́ àrà ọ̀tọ̀ nítòótọ́, tó dára tó sì lọ́lá. Àwọn olùborí Pílátínọ́mù jẹ́ ìyanu ẹ̀dá, ẹ̀rí ààlà ìmọ̀ ẹ̀dá ọgbọ́n orí, wọ́n sì ń fi ìjáfáfá àti ọgbọ́n àìlẹ́gbẹ́ àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn hàn. A retí pé àwọn àwòṣe wọ̀nyí yóò jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó lókìkí jùlọ tó ń ṣàlàyé ẹwà àkókò, tó ń ṣe àfikún sí ìlera àwùjọ tí wọ́n sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Otona Randosel Àpótí Ẹ̀yìn ń fi ìpele ìjáfáfá tó kọjá ààlà hàn, ó sì ń sọ ayé di ibi tó dára jù láìsí iyèméjì nípasẹ̀ àwọn ànímọ́ rẹ̀ tó ṣàǹfààní tó sì ṣeyebíye. Otona Randosel Àpótí Ẹ̀yìn jẹ́ iṣẹ́ tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Pílátínọ́mù A' Design Award tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń fún ní ìmísí, tó ń mú láyọ̀ tó sì ń bí ayọ̀ ńlá.
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- Unique Properties
- Reimagining Randosel features for modern daily life.
This backpack reconstructs the "beauty of straight lines and curves" unique to Japanese Randosel. By removing the iconic flap, we achieved a minimalist silhouette defined by clean lines. Ergonomic curves on the back ensure comfort, balancing formal tension with utility. We eliminated external pockets to increase purity while redesigning the opening for smoother access. Disciplined beauty and modern convenience are highly fused. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Size: H 410 × W 295 × D 120 mm
Shoulder Strap Length: 670-880 mm (7-level adjustment)
Handle Height: 35 mm - Tags
- RANDOSEL, Backpack, Leather, Japan, Minimalist, Craftsmanship, Repairable
- Production Technology
- We developed a unique magnet for smooth operation and secure closure. Based on children’s Randosels-curves, we tested 4 shapes and 3 lengths, refining the fit through trials with over a dozen people. We also inherited the "soft touch" technique of Randosel by slightly extending the side cushioning.
For the lower back, a three-layer sponge supports weight on the hips. By incorporating the traditional airflow channel design into the back panel, we significantly improved daily comfort. - Design Challenge
- Our challenge was to overturn the stereotype of "RANDOSEL equals a children’s bag" by reinterpreting it as a backpack with formal dignity. We achieved refined form and rational structure by fusing our founding Randosel techniques with top-tier craft, such as Dulles bag manufacturing and repair expertise. Working closely with our craft people, we thoroughly examined core materials, hardware, and aging quality, completing a unique product that integrates safety and durability with beauty.
- Research
- Inheriting and updating design and technology rooted in the Randosel.
Since our founding in 1965, we have inherited our craft while updating it for modern life. We thoroughly examined structure and specifications, focusing on flap operation, formal refinement, and carrying comfort. Beyond aesthetics, we pursued practical weight reduction and accessibility. Staying true to our brand spirit, we optimized the "OTONA RANDSEL" for daily use, achieving a fusion of beauty and functionality. - Inspiration
- This project is based on the craftsmanship of the "RANDOSEL"-a traditional Japanese school bag-honed since our founding in 1965. We reconstructed the model launched for our 50th anniversary, evolving it into a backpack for a modern daily lifestyle. While inheriting the elegance, carrying comfort, and robust box-shaped structure, we pursued refined functional beauty to create an iconic model to be appreciated not only in Japan but also in the international market.
- Project Duration
- Started in July 2019 at Tsuchiya Kaban in Tokyo. Mass production was completed at the Tsuchiya Kaban workshop in June 2023, marking the end of the project. It is currently not for sale.
- Operation Flow
- Elevating the backpack into a dignified form suitable for formal settings.
By reinterpreting the Randosel’s neat structural beauty, we elevated the casual backpack into a dignified form. We added asymmetrical details to the orderly boxy form to create a presence that stands out in daily life. With center-of-gravity design and structure, we balanced a beautiful silhouette with high-performance comfort. This new commuter backpack integrates casual style and dignity, enhancing the wearer’s posture.
