Chest mounted Tool Kit
The Tool Kit was designed to provide quick access to the tools needed for deconstructing broken outdoor equipment. A zippered pocket allows for the easy storage of scavenged buckles, hardware, and other useful notions collected along the way. Building this bag taught me the fundamentals of ergonomics and fit, the use of a 3D mannequin for design development, and digital pattern drafting. It also involved carefully deconstructing two discarded backpacks, yielding just enough salvaged fabric to bring the project together.
Initial sketch + shape
Bag V1 sketch
Paper model for ergonomics
3D scan of myself
3D mannequin created from my 3D scan
Digitizing paper form and creating initial bag model
V1 pack patterning
Plotter/cutter used for pattern creation
Muslin prototype V1
Tool pouch
Final V1 prototype
The tool kit was designed to be worn without intruding on backpack straps
Color and fabric visualization 1
Color and fabric visualization 2
Color and fabric visualization 3 (Chose this one)
Pattern layout
Plotting final pattern
Deconstructing 45L osprey pack for fabric
Pattern layout. the Rhino 3D visualization was fundamental for this part of the process.
Cutting out panels
Initial panel layout
Sewing
Component assembly
Final assembly
Final Tool Kit with jumpsuit prototype
