# Ceramic Briefcases iF Award Winner by Stasinopoulos By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-briefcases-if-award-winner-by References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/1367_br����fc;) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?from_url=true&sort_by=1&set_id=156177&individual_id=36956) High-tech finishes and graphic colour-blocking helped Alexandros Stasinopoulos and the BRɅFC[eramic]ACE win an iF concept award for 2008. The designer teamed zirconium oxide, a [ceramic material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware), with [leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-6) to create these eye-catching and modern [briefcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-briefcase). One of Stasinopoulos’ goals with the concept was to incorporate the, “unique properties high tech ceramics posses like their extreme hardness, scratch- and abrasion-resistance, skin friendliness and their unique sensuous tactility.” I like these prototypes so well, I would love to see some of the other versions in his sketches come to life, especially the red criss-crossed carrier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-tech Finishes:** Opportunity for developing innovative finishes that enhance the visual appeal and functionality of products. - **Graphic Colour-blocking:** Potential for creating striking designs by combining bold colors in a block format. - **Ceramic Materials:** Disruptive innovation can be explored by leveraging the unique properties of ceramic materials, such as hardness, scratch-resistance, and skin friendliness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for integrating high-tech finishes and graphic color-blocking in the design and manufacturing of fashion accessories like handbags, wallets, and belts. - **Product Design:** Innovation possibilities exist in the field of product design by incorporating ceramic materials in the development of modern and visually appealing creations. - **Industrial Manufacturing:** Potential for disruption in the manufacturing industry by leveraging the unique properties and tactile experience offered by ceramic materials to create durable and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Shadow Effect Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-of-the-light.md) - [Ceramic-Inspired Durable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceraluminum.md) - [Timepiece-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aeroease.md) - [Textural Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carryon-x-core-collection.md) - [Aerospace-Grade Titanium Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerionn-forma.md) - [Decorative Ceramic Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiandre.md) - [Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage.md) - [Functional Comfort-Focused Briefcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-briefcase.md) - [Leather-Woven Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-6.md)