The ultimate companion for your child's daily adventures that stylishly holds all essentials with irresistible cuteness.
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role: Designer, Pattern Maker, Fabricator duration: 11 weeks
Consumer Persona
The backpack doesn't just have to fit the child's needs, but also the parent's.
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As a working parent, Anna appreciates efficiency and order, especially on hectic weekday mornings.
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Noah can't wait to start kindergarten and show off his toys and belonging to his new classmates.
NEEDS
Large storage
Efficient to carry
Durable + washable
WANTS
"show-off"able
Comfortable + adjustable straps
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/786649e6-795e-4016-9403-c422923bf11f/6aaac2c9-796e-4a94-ae68-a858b4b9e578_rw_1200.png?h=d267cba9e4d756f21d5d5e9406834c21)
Benchmarking
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/786649e6-795e-4016-9403-c422923bf11f/51ca3ef1-3f7d-484b-85cd-3f1b024a9ac1_rw_3840.png?h=208d8b9928b9f61d54edd3ef80d84276)
Sketches
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/786649e6-795e-4016-9403-c422923bf11f/b678a815-af2e-4251-9d08-6842c6784980_rw_3840.png?h=5f53316d7828916f9567614ee6fea692)
Prototyping
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Final Prototype
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/786649e6-795e-4016-9403-c422923bf11f/6f74de01-c9a7-4950-a073-7aafa1d91622_rw_3840.png?h=de2668d729dad2aa45fa4cd41b26afb1)
Conclusion
Overall, I really enjoyed the whole process of sketching, prototyping, drafting pattern, and sewing my own design! The order of operations for how the bag is sewn together gave me a lot of trouble, so there was a lot of seam ripping involved.
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ADDITIONS
Because it was mandatory to use felt, I would like to remake this in nylon. I would also add side pockets and another interior pocket. Including an attachment piece between backpack and lunchbox to secure it.