Morphing Backpacks

Turn the Boxy Teddy Bag into a Desk

There are numerous shape-shifting furniture pieces, but the Teddy Bag is the first one I’ve seen that actually changes into a backpack. The bag is made entirely out of cardboard that looks fragile, but is strong enough to carry items with. Should the child need something to write on, the Teddy Bag can be assembled into a small desk.

Designed by François Verez and Ane Eguiguren, the Teddy Bag was designed for INDEX: Challenge, Design for Education, in which participants were asked to design solutions to help improve education in developing countries.

Shape-shifting Furniture
Opportunity for creating innovative furniture pieces that can transform into multiple forms and functions.
Cardboard Accessories
Disruptive potential in designing durable and versatile accessories made from cardboard.
Education Solutions
Opportunity to develop innovative products that enhance education in developing countries.

Sectors Adopting This

Furniture
Exploring new possibilities for creating adaptable and multifunctional furniture pieces.
Packaging
Creating sustainable and versatile packaging solutions using durable cardboard material.
Education
Developing and implementing innovative educational tools and resources for improving education in developing countries.
SCORE
3.1 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 37%
Activity 49%
Freshness 8%