Ringo Gamaguchi Crumena Fibulata ab Yutaro Kumagai

Opus Ringo Gamaguchi Crumena Fibulata a designatore Yutaro Kumagai est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Certaminis Productum Sustinibile.

AesProductum Sustinibile· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Crumena Fibulata

a Yutaro Kumagai

Cliens: Appcycle

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Productum Sustinibile

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Designum

De Ringo Gamaguchi Crumena Fibulata

Hoc productum formam mali induit, quia ex Ringo Tex confectum est, corio synthetico ex reliquiis malorum derivato. Dimensiones eius ad magnitudinem veri parvi mali fundatae sunt, originem eius extollentes. Praecipua eius proprietas tenuitas est, quae inter crumenas fibulatas non saepe conspicitur. Hoc consecutum est ratione suendi a crumenis usitatis diversa adhibita, quae structurae permittit ut tenuis maneat. Consilium erat productum creare quod facile in sacculos vel marsupia inseri possit, ut nummi aliaeque res parvae scite portari possint sine multa mole addita.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Ringo Gamaguchi Crumena Fibulata victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Ringo Gamaguchi Crumena Fibulata rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Ringo Gamaguchi Crumena Fibulata necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: 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.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: W80mm x D19mm x H90mm
Notulae: 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
Technologia Productionis: 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.
Provocatio Designandi: 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.
Investigatio: 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.
Inspiratio: 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.
Duratio Operis: The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. 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.
Cursus Operationis: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Patentes: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Membra Turmae: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe