U N / L I M I T E D
B A C K P A C K
Un/Limited (U/L) is a fully waterproof and size adjustable backpack tailored to the needs of an urban slow cyclist.
This project aims to demonstrate the unlimited and limited requirements of space and material through a daily backpack. It can both expand to accommodate unexpected items and compress to keep the backpack streamlined to allow for better mobility.
Following the design philosophy for 'design of reduction', the backpack is sealed by heat welding and made of mono-material DuPont Hytrel, or similar recyclable thermoplastic elastomers with different levels of hardness. This feature is in stark contrast to the backpacks on the market today, which are multi-material and hard to recycle.
Year: 2018
Theme: Plastics that improve with age.
Dimensions: 290 x 410 x (20~150) mm
Filmmaker: Hiroki Yokoyama
Prototyping Team: Beatrice Maione
Prototyping Team: Akabla Stephanie E. Akro
Prototyping Team: Kaylene Kau
Prototyping Team: Peijie Gu
Prototyping Team: Ting Yu Liu
Prototyping Team: Chih-Hsing Huang
Prototyping Team: Yiling Tsai
Prototyping Team: Guan Ning Chou
Prototyping Team: Sara Chyan
Exhibition: Show 2018, Royal College of Art, UK
Exhibition: A Preview of the Future, 2020, Red Dot Design Exhibition: Museum, SG
Award: Best of the Best
Award: Travel Category
Award: Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2020
Award: Bronze Winner
Award: Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Award: Category
Award: A' Design Award & Competition 2020
Award: Honorable Mention
Award: Outdoor and Exercise Equipment
Award: The European Product Design Award 2020
Award: Student Winners
Award: Personal Accessory Award
Award: Sports & Recreation Award
Award: Core77 Design Awards 2019
Award: Platinum Winner
Award: Product Design > Unexpected Design
Award: MUSE Design Awards 2019
Award: Winner
Award: Jewellery & Accessories > Completed Projects
Award: Honorable Mention
Award: Professional / Fashion Design > Sport Accessories
Award: London International Creative Competition 2019
CMF
Matte and transparent.
Compartments
White parts.
Production Plan
Material layers.
Simulating Elastic Structure
Exploring materials.
Load Testing
Test weight can reach to 8.3 KG.
User Testing
Comparing the convenience between U/L and other foldable backpacks with zipper and side strips.
Degree Show 2018
South Kensington Campus, RCA.
