A sustainable backpack constructed entirely out of recyclable materials.
The PAAK project acted as our involvement in the "Five Days for the Homeless" initiative, part of our Environmental Research & Practice class at Concordia University. We chose to produce a design/awareness piece to be sold as a fundraiser.
We designed a waterproof backpack that can handle all weather conditions the homeless population has to bear. The idea of a waterproof pack stems from the idea of ‘their backpack is their home’. The homeless are nomadic in a way, living on the streets and carrying all of their belongings from place to place. We wanted to provide a space where they can securely store all their belongings in a safe and weatherproof bag. Not to mention, it’s very trendy and made from almost entirely recycled materials.
Each group member took a primary role in all aspects of the backpack design. Although we divided tasks among the group for efficiency, we all contributed to the initial concept, the logo and graphic design, as well as the actual construction of the backpack.
The backpack is hand-sewed, and is made entirely out of recyclable vinyl and fabric.
We constructed and sold 20 of these backpacks at our school's charity pop-up shop, successfully selling out of our product and donating over $500 to Chez Doris, a charitable organization in Montreal that offers daytime shelter for women in need.
Materials: recycled vinyl, recycled fabric straps, recycled thread, metal lobster clips.
Group members: Zachary Mortimer, Aaron Macrae, Rebecca Döry, Kenny Dorvil, Marine Sans & Vincent Deslauriers.
Group members: Zachary Mortimer, Aaron Macrae, Rebecca Döry, Kenny Dorvil, Marine Sans & Vincent Deslauriers.
