Oaxaca Case

The briefcase is an archetype with connotations of luxury and gentrification. This polypropylene case references the material and formal language of generic shopping baskets from grocery stores, where the pattern is derived from.

The Oaxaca Case was created through two simple processes. The polypropylene sheet is laser cut, and then briefly scored by a CNC milling machine. By using living hinges it allows this two dimensional pattern to fold up and become a rigid structure. The scores on the sides allow the bag to flex open and closed. The piece quickly assembles and snaps together with polypropylene fasteners on the sides. By utilizing a sheet material, the product can be flat packed and shipped to either the retailer or the user, and easily assembled. This process results in the briefcase gaining value in both the production method and the application.

Materials: Polypropylene

Year: 2012