Ringo Gamaguchi Dompet Jepit oleh Yutaro Kumagai

Karya Ringo Gamaguchi Dompet Jepit oleh Yutaro Kumagai adalah pemenang yang sangat dihormati dari 2026 A' Design Award Perunggu yang sangat bergengsi dalam Kategori Kompetisi Desain Aksesori Fesyen dan Perjalanan.

PerungguAksesori· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Dompet Jepit

oleh Yutaro Kumagai

Klien: Appcycle

Pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu dalam Kategori Aksesori

10,577

Pemenang Penghargaan Terverifikasi

Verifikasi Status Penghargaan untuk #180934

Lihat di A' Design Award Siaran Pers Lencana Penghargaan

Warna

Desain

Tentang Ringo Gamaguchi Dompet Jepit

Produk ini berbentuk apel karena dibuat dari Ringo Tex, kulit sintetis yang berasal dari limbah apel. Dimensinya didasarkan pada ukuran apel kecil sungguhan, untuk menegaskan asal-usulnya. Fitur utamanya adalah ketipisannya, yang jarang ditemui pada dompet jepit. Hal ini dicapai dengan menerapkan pendekatan jahitan yang berbeda dari dompet konvensional, sehingga strukturnya tetap tipis. Tujuannya adalah menciptakan produk yang mudah dimasukkan ke dalam tas atau saku, memungkinkan koin dan barang-barang kecil lainnya dibawa secara praktis tanpa menambah banyak volume.

Pengakuan

Tentang A' Design Award Perunggu

Ringo Gamaguchi Dompet Jepit adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. Ringo Gamaguchi Dompet Jepit diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. Ringo Gamaguchi Dompet Jepit memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Di Balik Desain

Kit Pers

Kredit, anggota tim, dan detail teknis yang disediakan oleh desainer.

Keunikan: This clasp purse utilizes "Ringo-Tex" a bio-based leather developed by appcycle Inc. in Aomori, Japan's largest apple producing region. Around 20,000 tons of apple residue is produced each year, much of it discarded or incinerated, contributing to CO2 emissions. "Ringo-Tex" upcycles this waste into synthetic leather through a low-carbon stabilization process. Molded into a 3D apple form expressing it's origin uniting symbolism and craftsmanship while inviting participation in a sustainable society.
Dimensi & Kemasan: W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Tag: Apple, Apples, Aomori, Japan, Nippon, Bio-leather, Synthetic leather, coin case, purse, clasp purse, kiss-lock, push-lock, accessory, sustainability, vegan leather, appcycle, upcycle, ethical, multifunctional bag, circulation
Teknologi Produksi: The product is built from four key materials, a clasp frame, "Ringo Tex" bio based leather, an electroformed nameplate, and lining. While the clasp is standard, molding "Ringo Tex" is far more demanding than working with genuine leather and required six months of research. Stitching along the complex contours demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship. The gold seed motif, mass-produced by molding, defines the brand’s elegant identity.
Tantangan Desain: The greatest challenge in developing this product was achieving the bumpy texture and stitching applied to complement it. While embossing genuine leather is relatively easy due to it’s elasticity, plant-based synthetic leather is difficult to shape and sew because it lacks these properties. After six months of collaboration with multiple companies and testing we succeeded in creating the texture using a proprietary welder process. It is the product’s most charming yet challenging feature.
Riset: Ringo-Tex is created by processing apple residue into power and using it as a raw material, reducing petroleum-based inputs in manufacturing by 72 - 74%. This approach lowers the dependence on finite fossil resources and decreases environmental impact. It maintains the durability and water resistance comparable to existing synthetic leather, offering a upcycled next-generation bio-based material that balances sustainability with practical performance.
Inspirasi: This product is the first release of "Golden Seed" a brand created to embody appcycle's philosophy of "circulation". With the concept of "sowing regenerative seeds and facing a golden future" it expresses Aomori's identity it's apples in a cute, friendly, and accessible way. With refined construction intricate and meticulous stitching reflect the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Durasi Proyek: The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. It was exhibited and sold at a one month pop up store held at BEAMS JAPAN from January 29th to February 25th of 2026. For the next phase the team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign followed by expansion into online platforms and retail stores both in Japan and internationally.
Alur Operasi: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Paten: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Anggota Tim: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe