Dabao Wallet

Dabao Wallet

Dabao Wallet

A wallet crafted from plastic bags that holds a mic pack during use.

A wallet crafted from plastic bags that holds a mic pack during use.

A wallet crafted from plastic bags that holds a mic pack during use.

The challenge

The challenge

The challenge

We were assigned to develop sustainable products by upcycling. We discovered the concept of ironing plastics to produce this resilient and eco-friendly material. While full or top grain leather wallets may endure for over a decade, individuals usually replace them every 4-5 years, leading to landfill accumulation.

We were assigned to develop sustainable products by upcycling. We discovered the concept of ironing plastics to produce this resilient and eco-friendly material. While full or top grain leather wallets may endure for over a decade, individuals usually replace them every 4-5 years, leading to landfill accumulation.

We were assigned to develop sustainable products by upcycling. We discovered the concept of ironing plastics to produce this resilient and eco-friendly material. While full or top grain leather wallets may endure for over a decade, individuals usually replace them every 4-5 years, leading to landfill accumulation.

Problem statement

Problem statement

Problem statement

Individuals who often use microphone packs encounter difficulties in locating a secure placement for them during use.

Individuals who often use microphone packs encounter difficulties in locating a secure placement for them during use.

Individuals who often use microphone packs encounter difficulties in locating a secure placement for them during use.

The process

The process

The process

After consulting my friends studying Film and Media Studies, I identified this issue. Subsequently, I sought the input of professionals who regularly use microphone packs. Upon formulating this problem statement, I conducted three wallet iterations, testing dimensions, iron temperature, and ironing patterns to develop a suitable solution.

After consulting my friends studying Film and Media Studies, I identified this issue. Subsequently, I sought the input of professionals who regularly use microphone packs. Upon formulating this problem statement, I conducted three wallet iterations, testing dimensions, iron temperature, and ironing patterns to develop a suitable solution.

After consulting my friends studying Film and Media Studies, I identified this issue. Subsequently, I sought the input of professionals who regularly use microphone packs. Upon formulating this problem statement, I conducted three wallet iterations, testing dimensions, iron temperature, and ironing patterns to develop a suitable solution.