Ringo Gamaguchi Pūkoro Whakakapi nā Yutaro Kumagai

Ko te hoahoa Ringo Gamaguchi Pūkoro Whakakapi nā Yutaro Kumagai he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Āparetanga Kākahu me te Haerenga.

ParahiĀparetanga· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Pūkoro Whakakapi

nā Yutaro Kumagai

Kiritaki: Appcycle

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Āparetanga

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Ringo Gamaguchi Pūkoro Whakakapi

He āhua āporo tō tēnei hua nā te mea i hangaia mai i te Ringo Tex, he hiako pārōngo i ahu mai i ngā parahanga āporo. Ko ōna rahi i ahu mai i te rahi o tētahi āporo iti tūturu, e whakanui ana i tōna takenga mai. Ko tōna āhuatanga matua ko tōna angiangi, kāore e kitea ai i waenga i ngā pūkoro whakakapi. I tutuki tēnei mā te whakamahi i tētahi tikanga tuitui rerekē mai i ngā pūkoro taurite, e taea ai te hanganga te noho angiangi tonu. Ko te whāinga he hanga i tētahi hua e taea ana te uru māmā ki roto i ngā pēke, ki ngā pūkoro rānei, kia taea ai ngā moni me ētahi atu mea iti te kawe mōhio kore i te tino nui ake.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Ringo Gamaguchi Pūkoro Whakakapi te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Ringo Gamaguchi Pūkoro Whakakapi he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Ringo Gamaguchi Pūkoro Whakakapi i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: 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.
Inenga & Pēketanga: W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Tūtohu: 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
Hangarau Whakanao: 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.
Wero Hoahoa: 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.
Rangahau: 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.
Whakaaweawe: 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.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: 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.
Rerenga Mahi: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Pātene: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe