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CONTEXT

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In 2022 Summer, I was a design and manufacturing management intern at Sanhua Industry, a large HVACR precision parts producer, at their megaplant in rural industrial town of Saltillo, Mexico.

The experience opened my eyes to Mexico's vibrant culture and vivid landscapes. I created this bag to be a physical reflection of my memories and to bring a symbol of Saltillo everywhere I travel.

VIDEO

IDEATION

SKETCHES
 

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COLORWAY EXPLORATION
 

FINAL PRODUCT

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PHOTOGRAPHIC CONNECTION

SHOT DURING THE INTERNSHIP

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NEXT STEPS

AS PHOTOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL ARE CORE TO MY ARTIST EXPRESSION, I CAN EXPAND THIS SERIES WITH MORE SOFT GOODS PRODUCTS THAT ARE DEFINED BY THE IMPRESSIONS OF PLACE AND TIME.

 

EACH DESTINATION COLORWAY IS A REFLECTION OF MY MEMORIES FUSED WITH THE PROMINENT COLORS FOUND IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY I DID WHILE IMMERSED IN THAT ENVIRONMENT. 

CURRENT

POTENTIAL FUTURE LINE UP

CRIT

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MY FINAL CRITIQUE WAS ATTENDED BY BRANDON KIM, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF BREVITE BAGS.

PROS
/ COLOR AND CHARACTER
/ CONSTRUCTION QUALITY AND PRECISION
/ DURABILITY AND EASE OF USE

CONS

/ TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
/ ADD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION  

THIS WAS THE FINAL PROJECT OF MY SENIOR YEAR FALL SEMESTER INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ADVANCED SOFT GOODS STUDIO CLASS TAUGHT BY PROF. LESLIE FONTANA.

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