In-class presentation 002

Mock-up 003: Completed

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*3d modeling instruction by Matthieu Tessier

Mock-up 003: 3D rendering

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*3d modeling instruction by Matthieu Tessier

I modelled the bag in 3D to articulately illustrate its details.

Mock-up 002: Completed

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Mock-up 002: Paper

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In order to further understand the basic structure of my final design, I started building my second mock-up bag with mat brown and gray wrapping papers.

Inside partition design

Final Design

As the last stage of research and development, I finalized the specific design of the bag.

Features:

-The three ways to carry the bag via the bags regular handles, as a tote bag, over the shoulder strap, as a messenger bag, and rucksack straps, as a backpack. The over the shoulder strap can be separated with a zipper for the backpack use.

-Padded element for the laptop and a separate compartment for storing other computer necessities and documents.

-Front and back zipped pockets for sorting valuables.

-A zipper compartment for expansion.

Revised design idea

Based on my previous analysis, I reflected my “wish list” on this conceptual sketches;

-A conventional shaped three-way bag for almost every occasions

-Expandable with zippers

-Adjustable handles

-Strong inside protection

-Lightweight

-Water and stain resistant

-Ample enough to fit various sizes of laptop computers

-Extra organization spaces for computer necessities and valuables

Mock-up 001: Completed

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*Design by Yuri Endo

Handicraft instruction and demonstration by Jiyoun Lee

Mock-up 001: Work in progress day

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Mock-up 001: Nylon

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As a first fabric experiment, I created a simple tote bag with black 1 yard nylon and water resistant zipper tape following the handicraft instruction by Jiyoun Lee of 2 in Asia.

Material hunting 003 @ Shinsul-dong

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Material hunting 003 @ Dondaemun shopping complex

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I went on another material hunting with an expert, Jiyoun Lee of 2 in Asia.

A great inspiration

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*Design and handicraft by Jiyoun Lee

Jiyoun Lee surprised me with a fantastic hand-made clutch for my birthday.