Bag Design (Design, Collection, Materials & Fabrics Only)
Description
BAG DESIGN & COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
Course Objective
To train bag designers to think and design at collection level, with strong emphasis on concept, materials, fabrics, and market relevance, ending with 12 designed bag pieces, including 3 portfolio-ready, reality-based designs.
1- HOW TO CREATE A BAG COLLECTION (STUDY & FOUNDATION)
•What defines a bag collection vs individual designs
•Role of coherence, repetition, and variation
•Understanding commercial vs conceptual bags
•Balancing creativity, function, and market reality
•Introduction to portfolio expectations for bag designers
2 – COLLECTION CONCEPT & DESIGN DIRECTION
•Brand / project alignment & objectives
•Market & trend research (bags, colors, materials)
•Target customer & use-case definition
•Collection theme, mood & storytelling
Moodboard Focus (Bag Designer–Specific)
•Silhouette inspiration (volume, structure, softness)
•Material & texture boards (leather grain, canvas weave, nylon finish)
•Hardware & detail references
•Lifestyle & usage context
3 - COLLECTION ARCHITECTURE & LINE PLANNING
•Define minimum 12 bag styles
•Tote
•Shoulder
•Crossbody
•Backpack
•Mini / clutch
•Statement or hero piece
•Size range & functional intent
•Color palette & seasonal balance
•Style harmony & collection coherence
4 – MATERIALS & FABRIC RESEARCH (CORE FOCUS)
•Primary materials research
•Leather, PU, canvas, nylon, coated fabrics
•Fabric performance analysis
•Weight, structure, durability, hand-feel
•Sustainability & innovation research
•Recycled, vegan, eco finishes
•Hardware & trims direction
•Material compatibility with bag types
5 – BAG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (12 PIECES)
•Initial sketching & ideation (all 12 bags)
•Refinement of silhouettes & proportions
•Material placement & texture mapping
•Color & material combinations per style
6 – PORTFOLIO & REALITY-BASED DESIGN (FINAL 3 PIECES)
•Selection of 3 strongest designs
•Reality check (use-case, material logic, scale)
•Final visual refinement (presentation-level sketches)
FINAL OUTPUT:
•Full 12-piece bag collection
•Clear concept + moodboard system
•Strong materials & fabric knowledge
•3 professional, reality-based portfolio designs
•Collection-level thinking suitable for:
•Luxury brands
•Commercial brands
•Sustainable labels
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