Shaping the Rigid

  • Designer: Adrianna Chmielewska
Gdynia Design Days 2024
Synantropy
Project: Shaping the Rigid | Designer: Adrianna Chmielewska | Photo: School of Form
Project: Shaping the Rigid | Designer: Adrianna Chmielewska | Photo: School of Form

Student project

Shaping the Rigid

The collection of structured handbags is inspired by the characteristics of a fictional persona based on Yellow Dock. The design focuses on construction and texture. The smocking technique applied to the material gives each handbag rigidity, while the raw, unfinished edges gradually alter its appearance, creating the impression that the handbag is "alive." The smocking technique and raw edges align with the slogan "shaping the rigid." Each handbag is made from recycled materials and hand-dyed, adding to their uniqueness and eco-friendly nature.

Author of the project

The object was designed by Adrianna Chmielewska, a student of Industrial Design.


The project is part of the exhibition "Synanthropic plants. What Weeds teach us?" which was presented at this year's Gdynia Design Days 2024 festival.

Synanthropic plants. What do weeds teach us?

Part of collection „Synanthropic plants. What do weeds teach us?”.

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