Assignment #7.1 Beta/Final Prototype

• Name of the artifact. Brand or product name: ORIGAMI BAG

• Images of the prototype. With explanations of how it works and key features. 

Unfolding process of the Bag. In this Beta Prototype I have change the positions of the velcro and improve the global textile pattern with little variations of the distances and the borders. Now is more stable, the bag close completely and the skirt fix in better positions including a new mini-dress option. 

Diagonal Bag.

Assimetrical Mini-Dress.

Assimetrical Skirt.

Waterproof Rain Cape.

• Background on the gap addressed and problem definition (e.g., the key user needs).

A TRANSFORMABLE device for carrying everyday objects in a more functional, confortable and stylish way.

The user needs...
1...an object that  is confortable.
2...an object that  is transpirable.
3...an object that  is waterproof.
4...an object that  avoids dust easily.
5...an object that  is permited in every space without disturbing others.
6...an object that  is allowed in public buildings with special restrictions as museums.
7...an object that  doesn´t count as a bag into airplanes.
8...an object that  is transformable to carry different objects with different sizes.
9...an object that  is able to transform easily for other needs, as a carpet, a place to seat, to sleep over or rest your head (as a pillow), picnic tablecloth...
10...an object that  is affordable. 
11...an object that  makes carrying diary stuff togheter easy and safe. 
12...an object that  has a form that helps to organize the different stuffs in independent and safe spaces.

• Short description of what the next steps would be to further refine and develop of the artifact.
  

The next steps planned are to explore new variations of the prototype with different kind of textils (cotton with towel texture, jean, wool ...) and to use to kind of textiles: one external (waterproof) and one internal that will help to create different internal pockets at the artifact.

• Other information.

I also have registered a website called: ORIGAMIA /www.origamia.es/ as a way to present the future final artifact and next origami designs that I will do.