Industrial -
RENEWED CONSTRUCTION:
Utility Bag
Objective_ An iteration from my hike bag, I wanted to explore another useful soft good using different found materials
2022
2022
Makeup Storage
Tends to be either one little pouch or in piles on vanities. Real lack of organization.
Tech Bags
Focused more on practicality over aesthetic. Muted colors, simple. Is there a way to solve for both?
Sourcing
purse
tent tarp
pillow cover
The materials found - I tried to keep a color palette in mind that could work together
I let the materials lead the color application on the bag
Wanted to explore transparent fabrics + internal organization
Ideation
Exploring as many shapes as possible
Utilitarian + androgynous is always a goal for me
Practical shape that works for packing
DIMS: 7”L x 5”W x 5”H
Color Inspiration
The main sources of my inspiration for these bags are nature based - I love the soft natural tones of deserts because whether you look at them from a wide point of view or small, the color stories can shift dramatically.
Other things I love lately are petri dishes... The patterns and colors that can come from them are so pretty for natural reactions representing something gross to most
mood board
Application
Physcial Prototype - Possible Uses
a. makeup
b. tools
c. tech
d. toiletries / travel
Process Documentation
Features
Repurposed waterproof tent to line bag/ outer pocket
Original construction seams add visual interest
Transluscent quality on outer pocket
Two pockets inside to organize
Small but wide for compact storage
Repurposed waterproof tent to line bag/ outer pocket
Original construction seams add visual interest
Transluscent quality on outer pocket
Two pockets inside to organize
Small but wide for compact storage
This is an iteration off my hike bag, after seeing what I was capable of I wanted to push myself further + saw my construction skills grow
I tend to think in “series” whenever I’m working on a project, on ways the initial idea can evolve + expand
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