Overview:
A 10 weeks design research project about enhancing the packing and unpacking experience for snowboarders and skiers
Through this project I learned how to use a sewing machine and draft patterns for softgood prototyping.
Category:
Softgoods
Prototyping
User Research
Date: May 2024
Findings
- Most of the bootbag in the market are designed to utilitarian
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Waterproof and dry & wet & separation are essential
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“Bootbag” don’t have a lot of compartments or dividers for organisation
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Clothes and gloves are stuffed
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Limited number of items can be fit into the bootbag
Opportunity
A “bootbag” designed specifically to help skiers and snowboarders hold and organise essential clothings, boots, and accessories, reducing the time for finding and organising items. Most of the bags in the markets lack in organisation compartments and features for snowboarder and skiers.
Concept Selection
Stacking Modular System
“Luggage” Folding Layers
“Camera” Bag Dividers and Compartments
Inspiration & Design
Prototyping
Stowe Duffle Bag V1
Features
User Feedback