ISSEY MIYAKE & Bao Bao

from Quarta. A multifunctional cup holder concept design

by Ksenia Semirova

The difference

$750

PRISM GLOSS TOTE BAG $1450

TONNEAU MATTE BOSTON BAG $250

Iwas not a big fan of this brand... before this project. Probably, the reason to be prejudice about these bags was caused by seeing this design everywhere. I just need to do better research next time. The products are unique.

They adopted (or invented) a parametric approach even before it became hip. The structure is pretty simple. Back in 2000, they have combined nylon mesh and polyvinyl in this triangular pattern that can give a variety of shapes. The company claims that they are continually improving technology and experimenting with material to get a better product.

As for me, I decided to adopt the technology generally, but make the accordion instead of triangles.