PRODUCT DESIGN

Stanford PD Sling-Bag

A product design exploration for a compact sling-bag: sketching, prototyping, material tests, ergonomics, and manufacturing-informed iteration.

Stanford sling-bag color studies

Problem

Compact carry for everyday movement

Process

Sketch, prototype, sew, test

Outcome

Functional soft-goods prototype

Sling-bag early sketches and notes
Sling-bag prototype holding a bottle

Soft-goods design moves between body, material, and constraint.

The project moved from rough diagrams into sewn prototypes, with attention to balance, bottle access, strap behavior, and how the bag sits while moving.

Workshop making process for sling-bag
Your world is in reach project graphic