L’ Edudiante high tech bag.

• Main Author: Tan, Sherry Wanxin.
• Other Authors: Fabrizio Galli
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: DRNTU::Visual arts and music::Design::Product
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/39956
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The high tech bags “L’ Etudiante” series is designed to make the student’s life more convenient. An emerging new technology in display, the liquid organic light emitting diodide (OLED) does not require a backlight and can be thin and very flexible. It also has improved device reliability through refilling of liquid semiconductors. This technology has a lot of potential. By proposing an integration of a foldable lightweight resistant OLED touch screen within the bag is an aim to reduce loads like heavy laptops and textbooks yet providing the same functions in more user friendly package. The OLED touch screen works together with the smart phone to provide it with a larger interface. This makes viewing a pleasure be it for videos and e-books and newspapers as well as providing more space for navigation for ease of use in certain programs. The solar panel on the bag provides sustainable energy for the touch screen and other portable electronics to work effectively on the go. The use of this mobile device can allow a student to also make use of time more productively and enjoy their time on public transportation. Moreover, L’edudiante is not only a tech gadget that will appeal to guys but also to girls due to it fashionable exterior and the interchangiblity of ‘bags’ for a fresh new look. The L’edudiante tech series is meant to accomdate to both gender and also to suit the lifestyle of the student within the general environment. It is designed to be water proof for unpredictable weathers and also to be durable as the student will carry it often to school. The size is also thought out through reseach on common items carried and the use of the bags studied through various trial and error to ensure its usability. Details like a buckle to facilitate the ease of use in removing the strap without lifting the bag across the shoulder has been considered. L’edudiant has made the user experience as simple as possible in a sweet package.