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Backpack Design
Project Brief: Create a professional, cohesive Backpack design showing knowledge of softgoods
Inspiration Board
Merging design with pragmatism
Through studying the world of softgood design, I started to notice long lasting designs often have iconic silhouttes, characterful design choices and subtlety.
understood intricacy
woven geometry
Andrea Harrison
Bicyclist and messenger
A messenger and doordash deliverer in New York, really taking into account covenience, ease of use among all else
Target market and audience
utilitarianism meets minimalism
As a resident of crowded New York, Andrea desires a backpack which will have space while still keeping her on the move
Ideation and Concept sketches
form development
During the ideation phase, I focused on creating a variety of forms, shapes and proportions to fit the target market
polygonal minimalism
polygonal minimalism
Final Product
Based on the polygonal aesthetic, the backpack uses stretched fabric and a cloth weave to create an iconic and understated design
Need to charge?
The drawer is more than just an aesthetic piece. With a 5000 mah battery, the drawer could wirelessly charge any modern smartphone to a full charge.
Need a pen?
Pens can be magnetically mounted on the back of the front pocket. Accessories include an earbud holder as well as a cable management area.
Pieces like the hinges and zippers are manufactured using steel and iron, giving a long lasting and rugged outlook on the product
