Topographic Tote 手提袋 by Ho Kuan Teck is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 配飾設計 Competition Category.

銀配飾· 2020

Topographic Tote 手提袋

by Ho Kuan Teck

Client: MyurÂ

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 配飾 Category

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The Design

About Topographic Tote 手提袋

靈感來自於地形的設計手提袋，可以輕鬆攜帶，尤其是在購物或辦事繁忙的日子裡。手提袋的容量就像一座山，可以容納或攜帶許多東西。甲骨形成袋的整體結構，地形圖的形式像山的凹凸表面一樣是表面材料。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Topographic Tote 手提袋是 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Topographic Tote 手提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。Topographic Tote 手提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: Totepographic is an inspired design tote bag. Crafted in premium Italian calf leather and treated to last for years of wear, the spacious interior compartments are lined with suede fabric that is soft to the touch, and creates a luxuries feeling. Its aesthetic is shape and spacious, to serve as an easy carryall, especially during those busy days spent shopping or running errands. The Totepographic bag capacity is like a mountain and can hold or carry many things.
Dimensions & Packaging: Length: 42 cm, Height: 26cm, Width: 14 cm Handle
height: 18.5cm
Tags: Tote bag, accessory, handmade, elegant, stylish, luxurious
Production Technology: Totepographic is handmade in Singapore with a traditional artisan way to sampling and produce. All panels are hand cut, bonded and stitch. The raw edges are painted by hand with a semi-gloss polymer for durability and aesthetic purposes. A environmental - friendly linen thread is used for strength and longevity.
Design Challenge: There was no easy way to create a Totepographic with few sketches and also it can't translate well with paper mock-up. It took a lot more development time and test than common bag does, especially at the mock-up session. 3D software is help a lot in develop this bag, I can refine and test the result quickly in the software and it's more productive than traditional way to making this bag design and I can spot out the error in short time.
Research: I have designed many bags and I have learned how to compile market research, how to develop my designs and construction techniques with traditional way, communicate with suppliers to made special material to fulfill the design needs. Most importantly, how to evaluate the designs from the perspective of the consumer yet it reflect the lifestyle that interacts with nature in the most direct way
Inspiration: I love nature and always have a though to make a bag relate to nature and environment. I always believe the design is relate to life and nature, therefore the Totepographic is being design. This tote bag is inspired from topographic and Chinese oracle bones "mountain". In combination with topographic and ancient word to form a wearable tote bag. It's conceptualized with Chinese ancient word and puts the topographic element into the design style. Black is to represent minerals element it also make the bag more secretive, and people will slowly discover the texture of the bag.
Project Duration: From design concept and production of Totepographic is started in July 2019 and was completed in May 2020. The product is for sale online through the Myura brand website, and pop-up event in Singapore.
Operation Flow: Totepographic is highly functional in its geometrical shape and yet, reflects a secretive and unique fashion style. Primarily used as a fashion accessory for easy carrying belongings while traveling during the day and night.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Kuan Teck Ho, 2020
Image Credits: Kuan Teck Ho, 2020.