Snatchel
a wooden cabinet-shaped bag featuring a medieval pattern (woodworking design)
The original brief of this project was a wooden cabinet, and I approached it with innovative thinking and transformed the design into a portable cabinet called Snatchel. This challenge not only pushes the boundaries of traditional concepts and functionality, but also serves as an experiment in material and aesthetics. The Snatchel successfully combines the characteristics of both a cabinet and a satchel, offering an opportunity for individuals to reconsider the ideal form of an object.
Role
Industrial Designer
Expertise
Industrial design, Material Experiment, Woodworking
Project Focuses
Material Experimentation, Craftsmanship
Timeline
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 (2 mo.)
INSPIRATION
Can a Cabinet also work as a Satchel?
?
YES
SKETCHES
MATERIALS
White
oak
Walnut
Epoxy
Brass
Leather
DESIGN ELEMENTS
Material combination
Leather weaving
Medieval pattern
Mortise and tenon
Snatchel is a unique blend of traditional and contemporary design elements. Its medieval cabinet-inspired structure has been transformed into a portable bag, and the addition of leather detailing adds a modern, fashionable touch.
The use of mortise and tenon joint construction allowed for the realization of the desired compact size of the cabinet, while the incorporation of epoxy in place of traditional pattern carving adds a transparent visual effect.
