Concept
SADL is a soft, transforming bag inspired by the principle of a traditional Eastern saddlebag.
Traditional Eastern saddlebags
The construction of a traditional saddlebag—where two volumes are connected by a central strap and positioned on opposite sides of a base—is reinterpreted through a transformable design: an initially unified soft volume can convert into two, as needed.
Scenario Breakdown
In its free state, the bag presents a single, capacious volume. When the strap is tightened, the body divides into two compartments, allowing for the redistribution of items when it is necessary to carry them separately:
Sport — change of shoes / food and personal items Travel — clean clothes / used clothes Work and Study — electronics and documents / personal items City — purchases / bag contents
This design allows you to change the bag’s internal organization to suit a specific situation.
Pattern
Prototype
A prototype was fabricated from lightweight canvas (200 g/m²) to test the structural solution.
During the prototyping phase, the geometry of the parts was refined, and the pattern was adapted to account for the material’s actual behavior when tensioned.
Materials
For the bag body, dense canvas (340 g/m²) was chosen, and for the straps—natural suede. Both materials are durable, wear-resistant, and well-suited for active, everyday use.
The color palette is based on natural steppe tones. It maintains a connection to the source of inspiration without resorting to literal ethnic stylization.
Visualization
SDL 01
«Earth Fade» Color Palette
SDL 02
«Burnt Ochre» Coloration
