Switchbag Backpack by Stephanie Branco |
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| DESIGN NAME: Switchbag PRIMARY FUNCTION: Backpack INSPIRATION: Inspired by architectural geometrical forms and by Mondrian paintings. As Mondrian, that painted basic elements with straight lines and pure color, in order to reveal the mystical energy between the forces that governed nature and the universe, the magnetized and colored compartments of the Switch Bag disclose little worlds inside them. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Inspired by a pandemic period Switch Bag talks about mental health. It represents the different sides we show to the world. Outside - more minimalist and silent ; the Inside - with many colors and imaginaries.Inspired by architecture and Mondrian, the magnetized and colored compartments of the Switch Bag disclose little worlds inside them. It is a backpack, an office, a nomadic home, a decoration object, an organizer… it switches to adapt its environment. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The SwitchBag has a detachable interior boxes with magnets that allow its location and position to be modified and adapted to the user's needs. These boxes can also be used as decoration. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in June 2022 in Lisbon and is supported by the European Comission and Worth Project II and was exhibited at Design Milan Week in April 2023. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Handstitch and handmade with upcycled leather SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Width 280 mm x Depth 150 mm x Height 350 mm TAGS: nomadbag, switchbag, nomadhome, organizer, handstitched, handmade, backpack, handbag RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The research was based on how to transform a simple backpack into an up-to-date, beautiful and functional object that is adaptable and has multiple functions. It Involved design research, trends, 3D modeling, 2D modeling and 3 prototypes made and sew by hand. CHALLENGE: The difficult part was producing the molds for the object so that all the compartments fit perfectly into each other. Being an object made manually, there was also a challenge in relation to the material (leather) and its behavior. ADDED DATE: 2023-05-24 13:26:39 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Maria Louro and ASA Leather Work, 2023. Image #2: Photographer Maria Louro and ASA Leather Work, 2023. Image #3: Photographer Maria Louro and ASA Leather Work, 2023. Image #4: Photographer Maria Louro and ASA Leather Work, 2023. Image #5: Photographer Stéphanie Branco ASA Leather Work, 2023. Video Credits: Amanda Naughton, 2023. PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to ASA Leather Work, 2023 |
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NAME: ASA Leather Work PROFILE: ASA Leather Work makes Bespoke Leather Products handstitched and 100% handmade with upcycled leather in Lisbon, Portugal. Bespoke and personalized products are unique & exclusive, and they cannot be found on the market. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond trend; it’s a conscious choice to reduce excess, minimize waste, and offer a truly personalized experience. By embracing this approach, we provide our clients with the rare opportunity to own a Limited Edition creation that aligns perfectly with their dreams and desires. With us, it’s not just about buying—it’s about investing in products that are thoughtfully crafted, ensuring you ‘Buy Less, but Better.’ Our leather is up-cycled in Portugal and comes from surplus stock of luxury tanneries. That allows us to keep our suppliers close and preserve the Local & Circular Economy. We choose to manufacture with leather because, for now, leather is a meat industry by-product, so it still must be treated and transformed. Beyond that, leather is also a very resistant material therefore long-lasting. That is why our low-impact goods are made to last generations. Saddle stitching is a technique that is in danger of dying out or going obsolete in Portugal and it’s hard to find places that still teach these skills. ASA runs a series of Workshops where we teach how to make your own leather goods. It is something very significant for us, because we want to pass on the passion and raise the appreciation for traditional craftsmanship to future generations. This will Empower the future Leather Goods Designers & Makers by providing them with training/skill sets. |
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Switchbag Backpack by Stephanie Branco is Winner in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Stephanie Branco. · Click here to view the profile and other works by Stephanie Branco. |
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