Design Brief
I set out to design a bag for urban travelers that keeps belongings secure yet accessible. I observed that in many backpacks, the small pockets that are best for containing phone and wallet are the farthest from the user's body-- prime for pickpocketing. I wanted to keep the contents of the bag safe, and solve the problem of accidentally walking around with your backpack open like a dork.
The problem.
Concept
I moved forward with a concept that would use one of the shoulder straps as a zipper pull. This way, the bag cannot be opened while being worn.
Prototyping
I first constructed the shape of the bag using brown paper, then converted it into a pattern and sewed a prototype in muslin.
Final Design
This backpack was designed for urban travelers. It is loaded with features that keep items secure in the bag, yet accessible to the wearer.
Anti-theft
The right strap of the bag is the zipper pull; This way the bag cannot be opened when it is being worn.
Easy Access to Essentials
Front slash pockets keep lower-value items like maps, water bottles, and small notebooks at hand.
Security for Valuables
Flush-to-back pocket secures valuables like phone and wallet while making them easy to access when pack is removed.
