unstrungstudio

This quarter, I designed a backpack that is currently being fabricated. The bag is called the Oruga, the Spanish word for caterpillar. The bag is based upon the concept of open source design, and the final plans will be posted on Instructables. The bag can and should be made out of reused materials. The prototype was constructed out of duct tape, and the final bag will be constructed out of seat belt material.

The inspiration for the bag was the growing transient population throughout the world. The majority of these people live in slums, which have narrow roads. Hence, they are forced to carry all of their belongings and necessities. I designed this bag to ease that burden and hope that it will inspire better bag designs, which might be sold.

These pictures are courtesy of Elizabeth Pelizza.

posted by J.  # 8:17 AM