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Theyknow Design Team Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Leather Gem Bag in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design
Theyknow Design Team recognized for fashion and travel accessories design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 17, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Leather Gem Bag by Theyknow Design Team, designed for Theyknow, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 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.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Leather Gem Bag
Theyknow Leather Gem Bag, a testament to exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafted from molded leather, its seamless, gemstone-inspired shape exudes precision. With minimalist hardware and versatile dimensions, it effortlessly holds wearer's daily essentials. Design team's ultimate goal is to challenge preconceived notions of gemstones, embracing a diverse range of sizes, materials, and functionality, while preserving the timeless elegance of a leather bag that accompanies the wearer on various occasions.
About Theyknow Design Team
Launched in 2020, THEYKNOW is a forward-thinking jewelry and accessories brand. Through its experimental approach on material play and combinations, THEYKNOW is able to create cutting edge multi-functional designs that push the boundaries of how jewelry can be presented and worn. Wearers of THEYKNOW are encouraged to add their own take on how to wear our jewelries and that additional touch of self-expression often take their outfit to a whole new level.
Award Record
This recognition makes Theyknow Design Team a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/151843
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/151843
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!151843
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/345018
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://theyknownyc.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Leather Gem Bag
- Function
- Bag
- Category
- Fashion and Travel Accessories Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Luxury
- Colors
- Black, Brown, Dark Gray, Silver and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Theyknow
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Theyknow Design Team
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #151843
Credits
- Team
- Yumeng Xie and Fangoulan Zhang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Leather Gem Bag, a testament to exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafted from molded leather, its seamless, gemstone-inspired shape exudes precision. With minimalist hardware and versatile dimensions, it effortlessly holds essentials while complementing any outfit. The Leather Gem Bag is the epitome of functionality and timeless elegance, a sophisticated accessory for those who value impeccable style.
- Inspiration
- Taking inspiration from the success of the iconic THEYKNOW acrylic Gem Bag, we aimed to push the boundaries further by skillfully combining the supple softness of leather with the exquisite facets of gemstones, deriving the new Leather Gem Bag. Our ultimate goal is to challenge preconceived notions of gemstones, embracing a diverse range of sizes, materials, and functionality, while preserving the timeless elegance of a leather bag that effortlessly accompanies the wearer on various occasions.
- Research
- The research for the Leather Gem Bag involved compiling technical knowledge from team members experienced in the jewelry industry and fashion houses. By combining their expertise with market research, we selected the best materials and construction methods. Through analyzing various leather types and molding techniques, we achieved a balance between sharp edges and supple softness.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge in designing the Leather Gem Bag was finding the right leather and technique to achieve a smooth and seamless surface while retaining the sharp edges of the gemstone-inspired shape. The most difficult part involved creating flat side surfaces using molded calf leather. Unlike organic or spherical surfaces, achieving a flat surface without wrinkles was a daunting task. To overcome this challenge, extensive testing was conducted with different depths of metal molds. The goal was to find the optimal depth that would prevent wrinkles during production, while maintaining the desired size and shape of the bag.
- Realization and Technology
- The outer layer of the Leather Gem Bag is meticulously molded from a single piece of calf leather, resulting in a strikingly smooth and seamless surface that accentuates the sharp edges of the gemstone-inspired shape. The lining is made of microfiber leather, offering a luxurious touch and durability. Enhancing both functionality and aesthetics, a geometric-shaped leather puller adorns the top, facilitating easy access while maintaining a minimalist hardware design. The bag features a magnetic closure for effortless opening and closing, while the inclusion of metal feet adds a subtle touch of sophistication.
- Operation and Interaction
- Operating the Leather Gem Bag is as seamless as its gemstone-inspired shape. With a gentle pull on the geometric-shaped leather puller, the magnetic closure effortlessly reveals the spacious interior. Despite its unique 3D gem shape, crafted from soft leather, the bag maintains its functionality. Minimalist hardware adds a touch of elegance without compromising the bag's sleek design. This harmonious blend of form and function ensures the Leather Gem Bag is both a statement piece and a practical accessory for any occasion.
- Project Duration and Location
- Design concept through production and distribution of Gem Bag was completed in 2022 from Shanghai.
- Specifications
- Bag: 17*17*9cm Handle: 18cm
- Keywords
- THEYKNOW, leather gem bag, top handle bag
