Project Outline
5 Week Project
To design a long lasting wallet that minimizes bulk. Suited for consumers who need a wallet that uses minimal pocket space. Pushing the limits on materiality and the relationship between the two.
Summer 2024
On average, users tend to carry 6-12 cards in their wallets
Most wallets tend to exceed 1.5 inches in thickness
Traditional wallets can last as little as 2 years
Small pockets that can barely hold 2-3 cards
Prone to breaking
Bulky look
Leather
Durable and comfortable feel
Great resistant to wear and tear with a modern sleek look
Flexible and creates a strong grip
Important to sew to enhance durability
Metal
String
Rubber band
Adjustable Stitching Groover
Edge Burnisher
Stitching Chisel
Stitching Wheel
Scissors
Awl
Needles
Waxed Thread
Materials and Tools
Quick Models and Notes
Not ideal with cards visible, clip wasn’t a stable idea
Cards slipped around by the band with no structure
Clip idea still didn’t work very well, shape was nice
Difficult to grab card, needs the same amount of cards to hold
Held cards well and could be used efficiently. Structure was strong
*This design was chosen to expand on
