Luma Chikwama cha Msana ndi Colin Heston

Dizayini ya Luma Chikwama cha Msana ndi Colin Heston ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2025 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Zowonjezera za Fashoni ndi Zaulendo.

BronzeChowonjezera· 2025

Luma Chikwama cha Msana

ndi Colin Heston

Kasitomala: Heston Design

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Chowonjezera

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Pitani ku Tsamba Onani ku A' Design Award Nkhani Yofalitsidwa Chizindikiro cha Mphotho

Mitundu

Kapangidwe

Za Luma Chikwama cha Msana

Luma ndi chikwama cha msana chopangidwa pogwiritsa ntchito njira yovomerezeka ya kuluka 3D yomwe imachepetsa kuwonongeka kwa zinthu ndikupangitsa kupanga kukhala kosavuta. Mosiyana ndi njira zachikhalidwe zosema ndi kusoka, njira iyi imapanga zigawo zopangidwa kwathunthu mwachindunji kuchokera ku mapangidwe a pa digito ndi kuwonongeka kochepa komanso ntchito yochepa. Chikwama cha msanachi chimapangidwa kuchokera ku ulusi umodzi wa nayiloni wobwezeretsedwa 100% usanagwiritsidwe ntchito ndi ogula, zomwe zimathandiza kuchepetsa kugwiritsa ntchito mphamvu, kutulutsa mpweya woipitsa, ndi kuwonongeka kwa zinthu. Kapangidwe ka Luma kamatsogozedwa ndi chilengedwe ndipo cholinga chake ndi kupereka kulingana pakati pa ntchito ndi kukhazikika kudzera mu mawonekedwe osavuta komanso okhala ndi zinthu zochepa.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Luma Chikwama cha Msana ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Luma Chikwama cha Msana akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Luma Chikwama cha Msana amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera: The Luma is a revolutionary backpack that blends sustainability, technology, and innovative design. Unlike traditional backpacks, which rely on wasteful cut-and-sew methods, Luma is created using a patented 3D knitting process. This groundbreaking technique produces seamless backpack components with little to no production waste. By condensing and optimizing the production process through automation, we are able to enhance efficiency while reducing our environmental footprint. We have created a uniquely new aesthetic that stands out from a crowded market, within a product category that has remained the same for hundreds of years. With our unique process, knit components are lighter, stronger, and more durable than traditional techniques. Each knit component is engineered with unique attributes. The shoulder straps and back panel are knit with low stretch mesh structures to disperse weight and better ergonomics, while spacer knit structures provide cushioning while remaining extremely breathable. Whereas the 3D knit main carrying compartment is engineered with no stretch and a thick 3-layer knit for durability. The main compartment also has low-melt thermoforming yarn that bonds with the nylon to add strength and structure to the form. The 3D knit structures also seamlessly integrate pocket openings and webbing for gear loops without the need to cut and sew. Thoughtfully designed to safely carry all your daily essentials no matter what environment you find yourself in.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba: All knit components are made from 100% pre-consumer recycled nylon, cutting energy use by 45%, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 30%, and using 20% less water. The knit structures consist of over 1600 denier from six separate ends of nylon yarn, creating an extremely durable and lightweight 3-layer engineered knit.
Zizindikiro: 3D Knitting, Sustainable, Seamless, Backpack, Accessory, Everyday Carry
Teknoloji Yopangira: The Luma leverages advanced 3D knitting technology to autonomously produce individual bag components directly from single strands of yarn, with zero production waste. This seamless process allows us to integrate custom features, structures, and textures into each piece, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. By combining up to 36 different yarns within a single knit component, we can precisely tailor the material’s properties to deliver purpose-driven performance throughout the bag’s construction. Made from 100% pre-consumer recycled nylon, cutting energy use by 45%, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 30%, and using 20% less water.

- Reduction in manual labor through automation
- Reduction in quality deviation
- Reduction of fail points within the product
- Cost & material savings
- Streamlined production process (minimal secondary processes)
- Creates a unique seamless design aesthetic
Vuto la Dizayini: One of the greatest challenges of this project was mastering a highly specialized technology from the ground up. As someone new to 3D knitting, I had to completely rethink my approach to design, adapting my process to align with the unique constraints and possibilities of the production method. This required not only a deep technical learning curve but also a shift in mindset—designing for a medium where form, function, and fabrication are inherently intertwined. Pushing into uncharted territory to create a product that had never been made before meant constant experimentation, iteration, and problem-solving at every stage.
Kafukufuku: This 3D knit backpack is the result of five years of dedicated research and development, beginning with early swatches and culminating in refined, production-ready samples. Over the course of this project, more than 20 unique knit designs were created and iterated upon. The most successful elements from each were synthesized into a cohesive design language. We developed approximately 10–12 fully functional prototypes, each exploring variations in knit structures, material compositions, and functional features. These prototypes were tested across diverse environments and with users from a wide range of lifestyles, providing critical feedback that informed the final product’s performance, comfort, and durability.
Chilimbikitso: The lightbulb went off and the idea really took shape after a trip to China, where I witnessed the immense waste and labor intensity in traditional soft goods manufacturing. During this trip I had the overwhelming feeling that there had to be a better way of creating these products. I set out to find a better solution that would lessen the reliance on a globalized supply chain, promote local community manufacturing, and leave less of an impact on our planet. That experience pushed me to explore 3D knitting—a process that eliminates excess material, reduces labor, and enables precise, zero-waste production. This backpack redefines how soft goods are made, proving that sustainability, performance, and thoughtful design can go hand in hand.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti: 2021-2025
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito: The Luma is more than a bag—it’s a movement toward smarter, more responsible design. By fusing technology with sustainability, we’ve created a product that not only meets modern consumer demands but sets a new benchmark for the industry. It reflects my belief that through innovation, we can reduce waste while creating purpose driven products. This is the future of carry—seamless, sustainable, and revolutionary.
Petensi: Patent No. US10959506B2
Mamembala a Gulu: Colin Heston
Mwini Zithunzi: Colin Heston