Steven Enns' Leather Backpack Design Expands and Contracts Naturally
Laura McQuarrie — September 18, 2014 — Fashion
References: stevenenns & design-milk
The Transfold Backpack is a leather backpack design by Steven Enns that combines function and style. The backpack is made from a tanned vegetable leather that has been folded in such a way so that the origami-like is also able to expand as needed. As well as creating an interesting 3D detail on the bag, it makes the slim leather bag able to accommodate far more items than a bag of comparable size with no folds. Enns describes that his creation is "Big enough to carry more than 2x Gallon Milk Jugs when you need it, and no thinner than a macbook pro when you don’t need it."
Just like any good leather product, the bag will color and take on scars and markings with age, as well as soften as it is carried around more frequently.
Just like any good leather product, the bag will color and take on scars and markings with age, as well as soften as it is carried around more frequently.
Trend Themes
1. Expandable Backpacks - The trend of expandable backpacks allows for increased functionality and versatility, creating opportunities for innovative designs.
2. Vegetable Leather - The trend of using vegetable leather in products offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional leather, presenting opportunities for environmentally conscious businesses.
3. Origami-inspired Design - The trend of incorporating origami-like folding techniques in bag designs provides a unique aesthetic and opens up possibilities for creative and space-saving solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of expandable backpacks by offering innovative and customizable designs to cater to consumers seeking both style and functionality.
2. Sustainable Manufacturing - The sustainable manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of vegetable leather to produce eco-friendly leather products and meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious alternatives.
3. Home Organization - The home organization industry can embrace the trend of origami-inspired design to create storage solutions that are both visually appealing and space-efficient, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for interior designers and home decor companies.
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