The Omni Bag by Kumeko, a Prague-based design studio, is a shape-shifting tote that could save people a lot of time and hassle when it comes to maintaining more static and less sturdy alternatives. Not to mention that, as Fast Co. Design points out, companies who produce reusable totes are now inundating the market with unattractive options such as solid hues, pattern, catchphrases and let's not forget about all the different materials.
Keeping things simple, the Omni Bag by Kumeko is strikingly architectural. The sharp features is due to its main influence: origami. Designer Alexandra Fefelova says, “A big part of the Kumeko ethos is the focus on preserving old-fashioned handcrafting techniques." Available in four sizes, the Omni Bag serves many purposes.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Shape-shifting Bags
- The trend of shape-shifting bags inspired by origami offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
- Reusable Totes
- The trend of increasing demand for reusable totes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sustainable packaging industry.
- Architectural Design
- The trend of using architectural design elements in product design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of industrial design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can benefit from integrating shape-shifting bags inspired by the art of origami into their products.
- Sustainable Packaging
- The sustainable packaging industry can benefit from producing attractive and durable reusable totes.
- Industrial Design
- The field of industrial design can benefit from incorporating architectural design elements into product design.
