Hello Team 01,
We are excited to present our revised design proposal. We have carefully integrated your feedback, specifically focusing on three key areas:
Portability: ensuring ease of transport for elderly users in buildings without elevators.
Organization: creating specified storage zones for efficient tool use.
Safety: eliminating the risk of tools falling or shaking during transport.
Our solution is a transformable organizer designed to adapt to the user’s preference. The design features a cylindrical body with a vertical zipper expansion system. In its compact mode, it functions as a stable tool carrier. Once the gardening is done, the user simply unzips the gusset to expand the circumference, transforming it into a spacious bag suitable for carrying the harvest or going to the market.
Regarding your feedback on tool stability: We have redesigned the external pockets. Instead of a loose fit, each pocket is dimensioned to fit specific tools (shovels, rakes, shears). To ensure maximum safety for elderly users on stairs, we added an adjustable shock cord retention system. This secures the tool handles tightly against the bag, preventing any wobbling or accidental drops.
Finally, to address stability on the ground: To prevent the bag from tipping over on uneven soil, we implemented a reinforced “sandwich” base construction. A rigid board is inserted between the inner and outer layers, creating a flat, waterproof, and impact-resistant foundation.
Materialization
EXTERIOR SHELL (The Gray Outer Panels & Bottom Circle)
Material: 600D Polyester laminated with 3mm EVA Foam.
Function: The polyester provides abrasion resistance for garden use, while the EVA foam lamination gives the bag its semi-rigid, self-standing structure (as seen in the folded view) and protects the contents from impact.
INNER LINING (The Gray Inner Panels & Top Circle)
Material: 210D Nylon Oxford with PU (Polyurethane) Coating.
Function: A lightweight, waterproof, and wipeable interior layer. This ensures that dirt from tools or harvest can be easily cleaned and protects the EVA foam core from moisture inside the bag.
RIGID BASE INSERT (The Red Circle)
Material: 1.5mm High-Density Polyethylene (PE) Board.
Function: This rigid plastic sheet is inserted between the Exterior bottom circle and the Inner Lining bottom circle (the “sandwiched” red layer in the assembly view). It provides a perfectly flat, waterproof foundation that will not warp like cardboard.
POCKETS & DETAILS
Pocket Body: Same material as the Exterior Shell (600D Poly + EVA) for durability.
Pocket Top Edge (Gray rectangles in drawing): Heavy-Duty Woven Elastic Band is sewn into the top hem to grip tools securely, preventing them from shaking.
HANDLES
Material: Nylon Seatbelt Webbing (38mm width).
Function: High-tensile strength strapping attached with reinforced stitching to support heavy loads.
We believe this proposal effectively addresses the unique needs of elderly gardeners while staying within the target budget. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have regarding the design details or manufacturing process.
