Role

You are an outdoor equipment designer for 'lil Bear Outdoors, a company specializing in custom gear for specific uses. You will apply your skills in textiles to creating a product which has a specific function based on the use-case of your choosing. You must conduct research and analysis to best understand the nature of your specific need and key features which may contribute to a successful product.

Situation

Every user presents a new and individual need. Products can be developed to offer a one-size-fits-most approach to satisfying these needs; however, adapted and individualized products can be developed with a true understanding of a user's uniqueness. 

Your company, 'lil Bear Outdoors, is interested in developing a line of bespoke travel and personal bags. These bags must meet the specific needs of individual users. 

Since textile production is highly mechanized, they have asked you to explore how a basic product might be adapted through patterning and additions to suite your specific needs. 

Product

You will produce the following

1. a workbook for Criterion A, B, C, and D. 

2. a bespoke everyday carry (EDC) bag built to your own specification

Audience

Your everyday carry (EDC) bag will be designed for your specific needs and will be tested against your specifications. Your product will be contributed to an online gallery of similar products for feedback.