BoardBuddy

As an avid longboarder, I have often experienced trouble carrying the longboard around. Therefore, I decided to design a bag that allows both accessible storage and longboard carriage feature when not in use.

Info:

Individual Project
2022 Spring, 5 weeks
Soft Goods Design(RISD)

Skills:

Industrial Design
Soft Goods Design
Pattern Design

Tools:

Illustrator
Sewing Machine

User Research

How to design a bag that allows easy and comfortable transportation of longboard while providing the flexibility and versatility of storage space?

Final Design

BoardBuddy is a versatile modular solution for longboarders who enjoy going on adventurous rides or simply travel to their intended destinations.

Quick and Easy Setup

The main component of BoardBuddy is the carriage for the longboard located on the back of the user. The video demonstrates how the bag can be quickly attached and detached from the longboard

Detachable Cross Body Bag

The bag is easily detachable and used as a regular cross body bag.

Accessible and Spacious Storage

BoardBuddy is designed to hold a wide range of objects from airpods to full size water bottle.

Concept Sketches

Pattern Design

Paper Prototype

Assembly

Spec Pack