DESIGNTIDE TOKYO

molding

"Molding" - A Bag Collection Created by Press-Forming Leather

This bag collection is crafted by press-forming leather using an oval-shaped mold, then folding a deep dish-like piece of leather to construct the bags. By varying the direction of the leather folds and the shape of the handles, multiple variations emerge from a single mold, resulting in a series that is both simple and expandable. The rounded forms provide a soft impression and harmonize with various fashion styles, adapting to both elegant and casual settings. This collection proposes a new impression of bags created by combining 3D-controlled shapes with traditional bag-making craftsmanship.

柴田文江

After graduating from Musashino Art University and working at a major electronics manufacturer, she established Design Studio S. She is currently involved in projects with domestic and international manufacturers, covering a range of products, including electronics, daily goods, furniture, medical devices, and total creative direction for hotels. She has received numerous awards, including the iF Gold Award (Germany), the Red Dot Design Award, the Mainichi Design Award, the G Mark Gold Award, and the Design for Asia Awards’ Grand Prize, Cultural Special Award, and Gold Prize. She also serves as a professor at Tama Art University and is the author of the book 'Forms within Forms.'

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EXHIBITION / AWARD
  • iF Gold Award
  • Design for Asia Top
  • Red Dot Design Award 2024 Best of the Best
  • Good Design Gold Award