Mia 可摺疊貓袋 by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 寵物護理設計 Competition Category.

銀寵物護理· 2025

Mia 可摺疊貓袋

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 寵物護理 Category

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The Design

About Mia 可摺疊貓袋

Mia係一款可摺疊嘅貓袋，專為家居同戶外使用而設計。Mia可以快速展開成為一張闊、深、高各460毫米嘅貓床。摺埋之後，Mia嘅厚度只有80毫米，可以好似一本書咁收藏。摺疊結構採用杜邦紙同再生紙板製造，呢啲物料係基於環保考慮而選用。可更換嘅損耗部件方便清潔同保養。書本般嘅外形設計非常配襯家居室內環境。Mia減少咗攜帶同存放寵物外出用品所需嘅空間。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Mia 可摺疊貓袋是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Mia 可摺疊貓袋將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Mia 可摺疊貓袋是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: FurBallRetreat creates the perfect resting space for your cat! It not only has a beautiful and lovely book-like appearance but also is an essential tool for you and your cat to explore the outdoor world together. Combined with the malleable structure of organ paper, FurBallRetreat enables you to easily unfold it when using, creating a comfortable and safe hidden space for your cat to enjoy the outdoor fun and, at the same time, get some rest in a familiar environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product usage size: Width 460 mm x depth 460 mm x height 460 mm
Product storage size: Width 430 mm x depth 80 mm x height 460 mm
Product packaging size: Width 460 mm x depth 110 mm x height 490 mm
Tags: Cat nest, portable, foldable, environmentally friendly, Comfort and convenience
Production Technology: FurBallRetreat is crafted from environmentally friendly materials such as Dupont paper and recycled board, with full consideration given to environmental friendliness. The detachable property of DuPont paper enables it to contract flexibly, creating an extremely convenient product. This design not only emphasizes practicality and portability but also reflects a concern and commitment to sustainability.
Design Challenge: One of the greatest challenges we encountered during the implementation and research process was ensuring the compatibility of the FurBallRetreat between home and outdoor spaces. We strive to ensure that people do not have to occupy more space to accommodate the cat bag, and hope that FurBallRetreat will not only solve the problem of carrying the cat bag but also integrate into family life. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials used in the design of cat nests are researched.
Research: We surveyed 500 cat owners and discovered that 83% of them carry a cat bag when going out with their cat, while only 12% do not. This indicates that carrying a cat bag is a common phenomenon. However, the cat bag occupies a large space and its storage when not in use is also a problem. In response to this challenge, we designed a portable cat bag for home, aiming to solve the problem of idleness, reduce storage space, make it easy to carry, and provide cats with more security. At the same time, more environmentally friendly materials are selected and matched.
Inspiration: When traveling or engaging in outdoor activities with cats, it is often necessary to address the issue of carrying pet outdoor supplies that take up a lot of space. This not only adds to the burden of the owner but also brings the trouble of storing idle items at home. In response to the challenges that families and cats encounter when traveling together, we explored how to design more portable cat shelters, aiming to provide a more convenient and flexible solution.
Project Duration: The project started in Shenzhen in March 2024 and completed in Shenzhen in June 2024.
Operation Flow: Whether you're in a garden, patio, or camping outdoors, FurBallRetreat can be set up quickly. When unfolded, it becomes a cat's bed that can be placed in any space, while when folded, it takes up only the thickness of a book. The use of replaceable wearing parts for easy cleaning and maintenance ensures that the living environment is always clean and hygienic.
Team Members: Designer: Ning Huang
Designer: Lan Wang
Designer: De Yi Fan Kong