Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama Esivalwayo ngu-Yutaro Kumagai

Umdwebo Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama Esivalwayo ngu-Yutaro Kumagai ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Izisetshenziswa.

IbhulonziIzisetshenziswa· 2026

Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama Esivalwayo

ngu Yutaro Kumagai

Iklayenti: Appcycle

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Izisetshenziswa

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Mayelana ne-Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama Esivalwayo

Lo mkhiqizo uthatha isimo se-apula ngoba wenziwe nge-Ringo Tex, isikhumba sokwenziwa esitholakala kungcolisa kwama-apula. Ubukhulu bawo busekelwe ebukhulwini be-apula elincane langempela, ugcizelela umsuka wawo. Isici sawo esiyinhloko ngubuncane bawo, obungavamile ukubonakala phakathi kwezikhwama ezivalwayo. Lokhu kwafezeka ngokusebenzisa indlela yokuthunga ehlukile kuneyezikhwama ezijwayelekile, evumela isakhiwo ukuba sihlale sincane. Inhloso kwakuwukudala umkhiqizo ongena kalula ezikhwameni noma emaphaketheni, ovumela izinhlamvu zemali nezinye izinto ezincane ukuba ziphathwe ngendlela ehlakaniphile ngaphandle kokungeza ubukhulu obukhulu.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama Esivalwayo iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama Esivalwayo ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Ringo Gamaguchi Isikhwama Esivalwayo iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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Izici Ezihlukile: This clasp purse utilizes "Ringo-Tex" a bio-based leather developed by appcycle Inc. in Aomori, Japan's largest apple producing region. Around 20,000 tons of apple residue is produced each year, much of it discarded or incinerated, contributing to CO2 emissions. "Ringo-Tex" upcycles this waste into synthetic leather through a low-carbon stabilization process. Molded into a 3D apple form expressing it's origin uniting symbolism and craftsmanship while inviting participation in a sustainable society.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: W 80 mm x D 19 mm x H 90 mm
Amathegi: Apple, Apples, Aomori, Japan, Nippon, Bio-leather, Synthetic leather, coin case, purse, clasp purse, kiss-lock, push-lock, accessory, sustainability, vegan leather, appcycle, upcycle, ethical, multifunctional bag, circulation
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: The product is built from four key materials, a clasp frame, "Ringo Tex" bio based leather, an electroformed nameplate, and lining. While the clasp is standard, molding "Ringo Tex" is far more demanding than working with genuine leather and required six months of research. Stitching along the complex contours demonstrates Japanese craftsmanship. The gold seed motif, mass-produced by molding, defines the brand’s elegant identity.
Inselele Yokudweba: The greatest challenge in developing this product was achieving the bumpy texture and stitching applied to complement it. While embossing genuine leather is relatively easy due to it’s elasticity, plant-based synthetic leather is difficult to shape and sew because it lacks these properties. After six months of collaboration with multiple companies and testing we succeeded in creating the texture using a proprietary welder process. It is the product’s most charming yet challenging feature.
Ucwaningo: Ringo-Tex is created by processing apple residue into power and using it as a raw material, reducing petroleum-based inputs in manufacturing by 72 - 74%. This approach lowers the dependence on finite fossil resources and decreases environmental impact. It maintains the durability and water resistance comparable to existing synthetic leather, offering a upcycled next-generation bio-based material that balances sustainability with practical performance.
Ugqozi: This product is the first release of "Golden Seed" a brand created to embody appcycle's philosophy of "circulation". With the concept of "sowing regenerative seeds and facing a golden future" it expresses Aomori's identity it's apples in a cute, friendly, and accessible way. With refined construction intricate and meticulous stitching reflect the depth of Japanese craftsmanship.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: The Project was started in 2025 Aomori and was unveiled in Tokyo in January 2026 as the debut product of the Golden Seed brand. It was exhibited and sold at a one month pop up store held at BEAMS JAPAN from January 29th to February 25th of 2026. For the next phase the team plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign followed by expansion into online platforms and retail stores both in Japan and internationally.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: A clasp purse with a push lock to store and carry small items such as coins, AirTags and SD cards.
Amapathenti: Currently in the process of submitting a application for a patent.
Amalungu Eqembu: CEO : Kei Fujimaki
Vice President : Shohei Hatakeyama
Designer : Yutaro Kumagai
Craftsman : Fumio Sudo
Photographer : Ryokan Abe