Cheoux Backpack, 2016

Looking back, it was the first project in my product design studies that introduced me to the field of textiles, a passion I later discovered.

The project stemmed from an unusual pairing of two seemingly unrelated objects chosen at random—a raincoat and a citrus juicer—to inspire an innovative design concept. The primary goal was to design a bag from any desirable field.

Living in Tel Aviv City and commuting by bicycle at the time, I explored my surroundings to create the necessary functional bag. The outcome is a bag with a circular structure that can adjust its volume through three different angles, maximizing its capacity.

The distinctive feature of the citrus press, where multiple lines converge to a central apex, served as inspiration for the unique structure of the Cheaux backpack. Additionally, the textile print revealed when the zippers are opened mimics the appearance of freshly squeezed citrus juice. The choice of nylon material was influenced by both the raincoat's main material and considerations for potential future product recycling.

photos by Ravid Perry.