Press Release
A' Design Award in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Goes to Green Companion Backpack by Ledian Pinchuang Brand Management
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Ledian Pinchuang Brand Management for fashion and travel accessories design
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design category for Green Companion Backpack by Ledian Pinchuang Brand Management, designed for Huizhou Anmanni Bags Co., Ltd.. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Green Companion Backpack
Green Companion is a backpack designed for urban commuting and short trips. The main body is made of high density polyethylene based DuPont paper, which is light, water repellent and tear resistant. Accessories use recyclable metals and single polymer plastics, and material codes are embossed in key areas to help sorting. Graphics are applied by nonlaminated direct printing with water based or low emission inks, so the backpack stays recyclable. Zoned compartments, a padded laptop compartment and two level capacity expansion support daily use.
About Ledian Pinchuang Brand Management
LeDian provides comprehensive support for brands across brand strategy, marketing and public relations, and cultural and creative merchandise design. With a team of over 16 professionals in brand strategy and design, the company brings together diverse design backgrounds spanning product, graphic, packaging, 3D, and illustration to maximize the value of brand products. Equipped with extensive experience in IP project execution and a deep understanding of industry-specific design characteristics, LeDian focuses on accurately identifying client needs to deliver the most effective solutions in brand communication and retail presence.
Award Record
Ledian Pinchuang Brand Management is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Award
The A' Accessory Design Award is an international fashion design competition recognizing good accessory designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to accessory designers, fashion designers, travel accessory designers and luxury goods manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include handbags, scarves, belts, luggage, hats and travel bags. The awarded accessory designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/accessory
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/181880
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181880
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181880
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/380564
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Green Companion Backpack
- Function
- Backpack
- Category
- Fashion and Travel Accessories Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Luxury
- Colors
- Sky Blue, Lavender, Powder Blue, Light Blue and Sienna
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Huizhou Anmanni Bags Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ledian Pinchuang Brand Management
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181880
Credits
- Team
- PO LIN,WANG
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The backpack achieves full recyclability using recyclable materials and green processes. The 500 g main body is made from high density polyethylene based DuPont paper, offering water resistance, tear resistance, and light weight. Accessories are made from recyclable metals and single polymer plastics, with material codes embossed in key areas to improve sorting efficiency. Green printing and inks passed abrasion, wiping, and tape peel tests, ensuring beauty, durability, and manufacturability.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by deconstructivist aesthetics, circles, lines, and other geometric elements are deconstructed and recombined to create a open composition. A gradient of blue, green, and yellow brings freshness, a touch of tech, and fashion edge, making it ideal for urban commuting and outdoor scenarios. The directional flow of the composition echoes material circulation. The white M on the top flap shows brand identity. Satellite inspired orbit motifs imply a connected, recyclable, closed loop system.
- Research
- Many recyclable bags prioritize materials over user experience, durability, and manufacturability. This backpack achieves full recyclability through its choice of materials, printing methods, and the uses of codes. The use of single polymer components simplifies sorting, nonlaminated direct printing reduces recycling interference, and embossed material codes boost sorting accuracy. Zoned compartments and two level capacity expansion enhance efficiency, ensuring sustainability and practicality.
- Challenge
- The key challenge was to achieve recyclability, durability, and manufacturability. DuPont paper, with its interlaced fiber structure, provides exceptional tear, puncture, and water resistance, perfect for commuting and outdoor scenarios. For durable graphics, nonlaminated direct printing with a low VOC ink system was adopted and rigorously tested for abrasion, wiping, tape peel, and daily cleaning to guarantee a unified appearance, consistent quality in mass production, and recyclability.
- Realization and Technology
- The main body is made of high density polyethylene based DuPont paper that is tear resistant, water repellent, and compatible with existing plastic recycling systems. Accessories use recyclable metals and single polymer plastics to reduce interference caused by mixed materials and adhesives, with material codes embossed in key areas to facilitate sorting. Graphics use nonlaminated direct printing with water based or low VOC inks, reducing emissions and maintaining recyclability.
- Operation and Interaction
- Zoned compartments are designed for daily commuting and short trips. The main compartment and padded laptop compartment protect valuable items, multifunctional dividers help sort out smaller items, and a rear zippered pocket ensures privacy and quick retrieval. Adjustable copper side buckles support two level capacity expansion, keeping the structure stable and the shape balanced even when fully loaded. The backpack distributes weight evenly, reducing fatigue during extended carrying.
- Project Duration and Location
- Designed and developed in Shanghai in May 2025, the product started mass production in China in August 2025.
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 300 mm x 100 mm x 400 mm
- Keywords
- Ecofriendly Backpack, Sustainable and Recyclable Design, HDPE Based DuPont Paper, Lightweight and Durable, Two Level Capacity Expansion, Zoned Compartments, Nonlaminated Direct Printing, Water Based, Low VOC Inks, Suitable for Mass Production
