56 Skate is a new brand attempting to tackle the ever-evolving skateboarding market.
The main aim of this project was to create a product for skateboarders that encapsulated the ethos of the subculture. The solution that my research brought me to was to design a range of bags made from recycled skatewear.
Promotional Video
Left to right: "co-ord", "distress", "dune", "sketchy" & "tartan rain".
Below are some snapshots of the final prototype:
Each bag is bespoke and unique, however the internal features remain the same. With a compartmentalised pocket system that caters to the unique belongings a skateboarder carries with them day to day.
Below are some snapshots of the development process through prototyping and testing:
The full research portfolio for this project can be accessed upon request.
