origami bag

Research & Strategy
Physical Prototyping

*Prototyped with limited materials & tools, during COVID.

1

Research

I conducted casual interviews and desk research about the multipurpose everyday bag.

key pain points

Lack of balance between:

Efficient storage space
Comfort
Durability
Style
Versatility

target users

Young individuals who value efficiency, functionality, & style.

1

Define

There is an opportunity to offer a day bag for young, busy people who are on the move and care about both adaptability and balance between style, efficient storage, comfort, and durability.

2

Ideation

how might we…

adapt to multiple needs and settings?
balance ergonomics, comfort, and weight?
balance style and efficient optimization of storage space?

3

concept Sketches

4

LOW-RES PROTOTYPE

Material: Paper

mid-res prototype

5

Material: Cardboard

6

high-res prototype

Structure: Cardboard
Inner Lining: Thrifted T-Shirt
Outer Lining: Thrifted Leather Jacket

Mode 1: Computer Tote Bag

Mode 2: handbag