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Flightable Closet brings compartments, racks, and a stool to your suitcase

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I enjoy traveling as much as the next person but one of the things that I dislike about it is the packing and the unpacking process. Pre-pandemic, I only occasionally traveled but that was already a pain. I can imagine the difficulties of those who do it regularly. And even worse, those who constantly move apartments have to do that over and over again. So it’s always nice to see product designers come up with concept solutions for these kinds of pain points.

Designer: Yao Pan

The Flightable Closet is a pretty interesting concept as it is not just a suitcase but is also a mini closet (as the name states) with a clothes rack. It can even function as a stool in case you would need one while at the airport or in the room where you’re currently staying in. The idea is to make your carry-on suitcase more than just an accessory where you try to fit in as many clothes and toiletries as possible. It is conceptualized both for frequent travelers and those who are living in small spaces who need extra space for their stuff.

The scale prototypes by the designer show how the suitcase is also made to be sort of modular with some parts that can be taken out and serve as a stool or even a small table. I’m not really sure how much actual weight it can withstand when an actual life-size prototype can be created. The renders show there are compartments inside the suitcase which is pretty useful if you want to, well, compartmentalize the clothes and accessories you bring, whether traveling or in your actual home.

The telescopic handle of the suitcase can also serve as your clothes rack. I’m assuming there’s a kind of locking mechanism to it as I’ve tried doing that previously on one of my “ordinary” suitcases and it didn’t work. The renders showed a coat hanging on it so hopefully, it really does work as it will be useful to hang clothes that easily wrinkle and you don’t have an actual closet where you’ll be going temporarily.

The designer said that this concept is meant for “Generation Rent” or those college students that have limited spaces or who constantly move and those who travel frequently. I’m not in either of those categories now but it will indeed be useful for when I actually do travel as it can ease some of the packing or unpacking issues I may have.

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This suitcase design uses shadows and light to give 3D effect

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Now that people are able to travel again with COVID-related restrictions slowly easing up in most parts of the world, it’s time to once again think about investing in items that you use for trips. Some of your suitcases may not be usable now after two years of being in storage. In choosing which one to buy though, we often choose sturdy materials over things like design, colors, and creativity. But what if you are able to have all of those things in one package?

Designer: Moen Wen

This concept product for Travelhouse is a 3D suitcase called Suitcase of the Light that brings a bit of texture, layer, and creativity to your typical luggage. Normally, the traditional texture designs for suitcases aren’t that creative or if you play around with it, the sturdiness gets affected. This time around, the product designer came up with a different kind of design method that will hopefully translate well into an actual product if the brand ever decides to use this concept.

The idea is to create a suitcase that will give you a three-dimensional polyhedron look but it is by applying the “shadow of light” design. This design gives you a bright and dark surface with the front composed of two inclined surfaces with different angles. If the light hits obliquely, you get a reflective and backlit surface so, from the front, it looks like you have a three-dimensional design. It gives the suitcase more texture but at the same time not sacrifice the sturdiness of the design.

The renders for the Suitcase of the Light shows it in various colors which will be appreciated by those who like to have colorful luggage. Whether it’s green, white, blue, purple, red, or even the traditional black, the play on shadow and light for the 3D effect gives it a pretty unique design if you’re looking for something outside of the usual suitcases. Travelhouse already has a pretty robust line of luggage so hopefully, this gets their attention eventually and maybe even sees the light of day.

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Xbox Series S suitcase continues the Microsoft tradition of wacky yet must-have merchandise you can actually win!

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Microsoft Flight Simulator has finally arrived for the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles today for gamers who can’t wait to fly high on this highly acclaimed sim. However, for those who tend to take their compact Xbox Series S along on the next planned trip, there’s a better way, at least if you are lucky enough! Microsoft has collaborated with high-end luggage manufacturing company July to create a limited-edition Xbox Series S suitcase for lucky fans.

While the simulator offers players to fly around the world from the cozy confines of their living room, the Xbox Series S suitcase does allow them to go on a holiday and carry their kit safely. Coming on to this gorgeous July suitcase, it has a pure white exterior matching the color theme of the gaming console. On the inside is where all the goodies are there. It has the Microsoft Series S console, a pair of wireless controllers, and a portable ASUS ROG Strix XG17 display for immersive gaming on the go. Of course, all the connecting cables and other accessories are also a part of this package.

This terrific accessory is up for grabs via social media content exclusively for Australian and New Zealand residents older than 13 years of age. Ones under the age of 18 require parental/guardian approval to enter the contest. This fantastic promotion will run through till 11:59 pm AEST on August 2, 2021, and already some influencers have been sent over this cool Xbox Series S suitcase!

This is the best thing to own right now for a hardcore gamer, and I hope it is up for purchase for eager buyers later. That said, the whole package is evaluated to be around a steep $3,282. The beautiful display alone is estimated to be somewhere around $490! While I’m already daydreaming about owning one, I’ll have to find solace as it is just limited to the two nations for now! Microsoft has been no stranger to such creations as earlier they revealed the Xbox Mini Fridge coming this holiday season – and while we wait, we hope they drop some more fun designs to keep us on our toes!

Designer: July for Microsoft

This modern suitcase comes with a detachable compartment for easy access while travelling!

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You know how people browse apartments when they are bored? Well, after being stuck in the apartment for over a year I have actually started passionately looking for innovative suitcase designs instead. While traveling isn’t fully open to everyone yet, I can dream while thinking about how I will overpack in the Maziti suitcase!

Maziti is a modern, minimal and sleek luggage that will put those LV trunks to shame with its aesthetic. The large suitcase has a unique feature, its bold-colored removable compartment for items you would like to access and find easily. Maziti is a useful addition to your traveling essentials and solves the big inconvenience of having to open up a whole tightly packed suitcase to find individual items like a passport, sunglasses, or headphones buried deep in a pile of clothes that we all know will not go back the same way once it is open. It also features a sleek branded strap to keep it together and features a lockable compartment to keep the contents secure.

The bright pop of color of the detachable compartment gives the suitcase its own distinct and playful personality. Maziti’s design is equal parts cool and functional making it the perfect luggage to tag along on your next adventure!

Designer: Zang Yongwei and Lichen Gyong

This sustainable suitcase uses 70% lesser parts & is easier to assemble/disassemble than IKEA furniture!

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The sustainable travel and eco-tourism industry is slowly seeing a boost as more people become aware of the consequences of their itineraries. But we need to dive a little deeper and see what are the smaller changes we can make to our travel essentials before we reach a point of “Should we fly economy class or in a private jet?”. Not-so-fun-fact: suitcases are not recyclable and end up in the landfill 9 out of 10 times. To combat this waste that stems from our love for traveling, a team of designers created RHITA – a suitcase that is super easy to assemble and disassemble which makes it easier to repair or recycle.

“Every year hundred thousand of discarded luggage caused by damaged wheels, handles, shells or shells that are deformed or damaged by collision, hard to be repaired or disassemble for recycling, bringing great impact to the environment. Hence, design for assembly and disassembly allows the suitcase easy to repair or recycle, reduced parts by simplifying the structure and minimized material used, downsize shipping volume to decrease carbon footprint boosting sustainability,” says the design team. RHITA’s simplified structure reduces the number of parts used in production by 70% when compared to traditional suitcases. Even the space needed for transportation has been reduced by 33%. It features an innovative hinge system and a unique installation method – no glue or rivet for fixation, no sewing of the inner lining, maximizing the space inside as well as a quick fasten and loosen wheel mechanism.

This revised form lets you purchase parts in the desired color for replacement or repair only what’s necessary instead of completely discarding the bag and buying a new one. When the suitcase’s life cycle comes to an end, recycling is not simple and this suitcase is designed for making the life of the product longer while our experience with it becomes more sustainable. When RHITA reaches the end of its usable life, it is easy to recycle and therefore adds another much-needed dimension to the sustainable travel industry.

“I appreciate this young designer’s determination to squarely face the challenges of today’s industrial design, such as recycling, sustainability, and efficient transportation, and to find the best answers for the future,” said the A’Design Award Competition’s jury. RHITA won the Silver A’Design Award in Sustainable Products, Projects, and Green Design Category, 2019 – 2020.

Designers: Jhen Jia Yang, Yun Cheng, and Chun Yu Pan

This rattan luggage design puts a modern spin on ancient Chinese basket-weaving techniques!

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When I saw this backpack and suitcase set, my first thought was, Wow, this is beautiful, but is it sturdy enough for practical use? I was pleased to learn that the eye-catching basket-woven exterior was made a durable material called rattan, which had been used to make luggage 100 years ago in China.

Aside from being an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, rattan offers several advantages as a material. It is breathable, shock-absorbent, and molds comfortably to the shape of your back. The white cloth material, Lycra, is very flexible, changing shape to fit all of your items. Instead of playing Tetris with your clothes, trying to squeeze everything into limited space, the Lycra covering stretches to accommodate your needs. Imagine being able to close a full suitcase without pressing your full body weight on top of it.

Last year, the Regression travel bags took home the bronze award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). However, I still have concerns about its practical use. I used to travel frequently via plane, and my suitcase accumulated many scuffs and dents over the years. Even if the Regression backpack and suitcase could withstand the light jostling of an airplane cargo hold without breaking, I believe that even a small amount of dirt would tarnish from its pristine beauty. In short, these bags are too gorgeous for my personal needs, but I would be very jealous of anyone who owned them.

Designer: Zidi Chen of Shantou University

A suitcase designed to help your toddler one step at a time

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The world is a much bigger place for the little ones, with many intriguing, exciting places being just out of reach of their inquisitive hands. Usually, this is not a problem at home, as handy stools and convenient steps add some height to their small stature, but it does become a concern while traveling!

That’s where Hop comes into play; this versatile little suitcase becomes an ideal companion on trips with your toddler! Hop combines a suitcase and a step into one compact unit, with a generous sprinkling of playfulness. Ride it, drag it or step on it, Hop is there to support your baby through travel time. This friendly product is designed keeping in mind the parents comfort too, with straps that make carrying the bag a breeze. Housed within the bag is a generous space to hold your baby’s essentials to keep them comfortable anywhere they go. And most important of all, this simple step reduces the demands made on the already weary parent by introducing an element of independence to the child, allowing them to safely explore new places!

Designer: Knack Design Studio

A Suitcase for The Visually Impaired

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Visual impairment shouldn’t limit the individual’s ability to travel and experience new and exciting places, however, navigating unfamiliar environments can bring a set of significant challenges. This is the problem that Guide sets outs to solve… and it does so in a clever and stigma-free way!

‘Guide’ has been designed to provide the individual with assistance and convenience, and this starts with its self-driving ability. Four cameras accurately map the surrounding environment, allowing Guide to confidently and reliably accompany the user. The option for a more conventional method of wheeling the suitcase is also available. Guide relays information on the user’s surroundings via a braille bar located in the handle, this includes informing them of traffic lights as well as letting them know about potential obstacles! All of this and more has led to a device that carries an immense level of functionality, and it has the visuals to match!

Designer: Cheolsu Park

Concept

When we travel, the suitcase is always there for us. Also, visually impaired people always carry a walking stick. This smart suitcase, GUIDE, is designed to be a guide for the visually impaired by serving as a walking stick to identify the surroundings.

Self-driving

Guide works on a self-driving basis. It has a gyro sensor, such as a single-passenger self-driving electric wheel, that centers on itself with two wheels and follows the visually impaired. Of course, if they don’t want a self-driving mode, they can use the handle to move it like a normal suitcase.

Braille Bar

The braille part, a key function of Guide, is located on the handle of the suitcase and provides information about the surrounding objects/environment with the thumb. Depending on the size of the hands of a blind user, the main bar can be selected, and then the braille direction, which is the same direction of the hand they use, can be selected to complete their own handles.

Detachable Handle

The handle of the suitcase that contains Braille is completely detachable. Once the handle is detached, it can be extended for use as a walking stick. When the handle is used as a walking stick, the suitcase self-drives around the user and passes the main surrounding information to the Braille attached to the stick.

Four-way Detection Camera

Guide must observe the surroundings carefully on behalf of the visually impaired. Therefore, the cameras are located at the front, rear, and left and right ends of the suitcase to ensure not to miss an important situation. A total of four cameras accurately analyze the surroundings and guide the visually impaired through braille in real time.

Fingerprint Recognition

Fingerprint recognition makes it easier to unlock the suitcase.

Why carry your suitcase when your suitcase could carry you?

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Admitted it’ll take a while for ‘riding suitcases’ to become a norm of sorts, but the Quadra is ideal for people who can’t lug their luggage around with them. Whether it’s a traveler with fatigue, a flyer who’s running late for a flight, or perhaps the noblest scenario, an elderly traveler or a traveler with special needs, the Quadra could be just the thing to help you and your luggage get from point A to B.

The Quadra, instead of being dragged or pulled, ends up driving you around the place. A step up from those self-driving suitcases we saw at CES last year, the Quadra fits an entire e-scooter into the suitcase, allowing you to pull it around when you want, and letting you drive it down airport lobbies.

The design of the Quadra packs a foldable handlebar, two wheels, and even a pair of leg-rests into it. One side of the suitcase ends up becoming your seat, and the entire suitcase effectively turns into a scooter that runs on an internal battery. Given that carrying batteries or power-banks in your check-in luggage is a big no-no, the Quadra is designed to be compact enough to serve as cabin luggage. Given that the wheels fold into the Quadra’s form, it would mean compromising slightly on storage space, but the Quadra still packs enough for a side-bag. Besides, let’s not discount the fact that it’s also the only side-bag that can drive you around the airport and spare you the fatigue brought about by constantly having to wheel luggage around with you as you walk from terminal to terminal.

The Quadra is a winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award for the year 2018.

Designers: Kinson Chan & Rice Mak