Little Cube 宠物背包 by Planddo Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 银奖 in 宠物护理、玩具、用品与动物产品设计 Competition Category.

银宠物用品· 2024

Little Cube 宠物背包

by Planddo Co., Ltd.

Client: Planddo Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 宠物用品 Category

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The Design

About Little Cube 宠物背包

Little Cube 是一款专为户外携带宠物而设计的背包。梯形包体形成20度倾角，可将部分负重转移至使用者背部，分担约20%的重量，令背负更稳定舒适。支撑性肩带在行走过程中保持包体形状与角度，减少晃动，缓解宠物的紧张情绪。安抚视窗与黑色网纱罩兼顾视野与通风。背包采用透气PVC网布材质，配以高密度EPE泡棉肩带，可拆卸底托可固定宠物尿垫。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Little Cube 宠物背包是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Little Cube 宠物背包将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Little Cube 宠物背包是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Little Cube offers the best outdoor experience for pet owners and pets. The unique 20-degree angle of the backpack helps to evenly distributes 20% of the weight, shifting the center of gravity to the owner's back. This provides a stable and comfortable carrying experience, reducing pet anxiety and dizziness. The trapezoidal backpack design and effortless straps maintain the 20-degree angle while walking. The soothing window and black mesh cover provide visibility and comfort during outings.
Dimensions & Packaging: Weight: 1.5kg
Dimension: 345mm x 250mm x 310mm
Tags: Pet backpack, Pet carrier, Cat backpack, Cat carrier, Pet bed, Pet friendly, Human-pet environment
Production Technology: Little Cube features a durable, breathable, and safe PVC mesh fabric. The high-density EPE foam shoulder straps provide a lightweight and comfortable carrying experience. The detachable support structure at the opening allows for easy storage without taking up much space. The removable bottom tray is hair-resistant and can secure pee pads. With its matte leather-like exterior and versatile gray-white color scheme, Little Cube blends seamlessly into the cozy lives of pet parents.
Design Challenge: The patented trapezoidal 20-degree angle successfully improves the pet's balance inside the backpack, providing a greater sense of security. The exclusive effortless straps allow the bag to maintain its shape without collapsing when lifted, with weight evenly distributed, making it easier for the owner to use. With 4 carrying modes, it suits various scenarios, catering to all moments of both owners and pets. Beyond appearance, our focus lies in analyzing the user experience journey, enhancing the joy, relaxation, and peace of mind when traveling together with pets.
Research: More people are staying constantly with their pets, but using only a strap during outings can cause shoulder soreness for owners and instability for pets. Little Cube addresses this by distributing the pet's weight onto the owner's back, reducing shoulder burden. After careful calculations, a critical angle of 20 degrees was determined. The slightly tilted bottom guides the pet to lean against the owner's back, sharing the load and providing security.
Inspiration: More people prefer constant companionship with their pets, and pet-friendly environments for owners and pets to travel together is a trend. However, we've noticed the hassle and exhaustion of taking pets outdoors, often due to unsuitable carrying tools. Little Cube aims to provide a safe and comfortable experience for both pets and owners. Through weight adjustments, we have successfully enhanced the outing experience, allowing pets and owners to enjoy their journey.
Project Duration: Little Cube was launched in Taiwan in 2022 and received the GOOD DESIGN AWARD in the same year in Japan.
Operation Flow: With its precise 20-degree bottom incline and exclusive effortless straps design, Little Cube can be easily lifted, providing a stable and secure experience during movement, keeping pets close to their owners to give them peace of mind. The spacious and comfortable interior with multiple openings can serve as a cozy sleeping space for pets at home and helping them familiarize themselves with the bag and build trust with the backpack for outings.
Patents: Patented. Patent No. M625306.
Patent Holder: Planddo Co., Ltd.
Year: 2022
Team Members: Tsung Te Sun
Pin Yun Su
Tzu Lin Chan
Hung Yan Liou
Image Credits: mage #1: Photographer Pin Yun Su, Little Cube, 2022
Image #2: Photographer Pin Yun Su, Little Cube, 2022
Image #3: Photographer Pin Yun Su, Little Cube, 2022
Image #4: Photographer Pin Yun Su, Little Cube, 2022
Image #5: Photographer Pin Yun Su, Little Cube, 2022