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DexigNA Customizing Bag Design

DexigNA

Dexig.NA is a customizable mini bag made of cow leather. The name combines the words design and DNA. The form of the bag is twisted, inspired by the shape of genes. Patterns drawn from animals, plants and insects are printed on the leather by digital printing. Light magnets inside the bag allow the patterns to be attached and removed freely, so each user can compose a personal design. The bag measures 220 by 25 by 90 millimeters. The intent is to help people express personality and build relationships.

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Arc  Carry on Luggage

Arc

Arc is a carry on suitcase designed to use airplane overhead bin space more efficiently. One curved edge follows the inner curve of the overhead bin and fills space that is often left empty. The hard shell is vacuum formed from polycarbonate and is water resistant. A rotatable telescopic handle and spinner wheels that turn 360 degrees support movement in crowded airports. Three pull handles sit flush with the shell, and the bottom handle helps with lifting the suitcase in and out of the bin. A side pocket holds a laptop.

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Magnet Phone Grip

Magnet

Magsafe is a magnetic phone grip designed for everyday mobile phone use. The grip has dual sided magnetic rings. The inner ring attaches to a phone or to a magnet compatible phone case. The outer ring holds the grip on car mounts, refrigerators, gym equipment and other metal surfaces. A smooth rotation mechanism allows angle adjustment and switching between portrait and landscape modes. The elastic woven strap is made of recycled polyester and suits different hand sizes. The body is 5 mm thick and weighs 37 grams.

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X1 18 Inch Cabin Modular Suitcase

X1 18 Inch Cabin

More travelers are living a sustainable lifestyle, and they are doing the best they can to minimize their impact on the environment nowadays. But luggage is going against their wills. If one part of the luggage is damaged, usually there's nothing they can do about it but abandon it. The modular X1 luggage allows people to replace or repair the damaged part with provided tools, so as to reduce waste. Also, modular design means that the suitcase can be highly customized.

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Swisbaby  Weight Reduction Schoolbag

Swisbaby

Swisbaby is a schoolbag designed for teenagers aged 10 to 15. The backpack combines a safety lighting system with a weight support system. A vertical LED bar on the front and reflective strips on both sides make the wearer visible from a distance of 100 metres. Elastic suspension straps spread the load across both shoulders. The back cushion uses zoned support and a hollow spine channel, so the spine remains free to keep its natural curve. The outer shell and the lining are made of polyester with a water-resistant coating.

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Qwerty Elemental Handbags

Qwerty Elemental

Just like typewriters’ design evolution shows the transformation from a highly complex visual form to the clean-lined, simple geometric form, Qwerty-elemental is the embodiment of strength, symmetry, and simplicity. Constructive steel parts made by various craftsmen are distinctive visual feature of the product, which gives the bag an architectonic appearance. The essential peculiarity of the bag are two typewriter’s keys which are self manufactured and assembled by the designer herself.

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Emerging Styles and Creative Directions.

Design trends shape the way we live, work and experience the World. Every day, we explore a design trend, featuring emerging styles, changing aesthetics and new creative directions in architecture, fashion, graphics and more. Discover approaches recognized by award-winning designers worldwide. Visit us everyday to stay ahead and discover what is next in design.

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