UTILITY STRAP
customizable storage strap
Concept Development | Soft Goods Prototyping
What if there was a minimal storage solution that never had to be taken off?
key learnings
Gravity wins—after testing out my prototype, I realized that without any secondary support to hold the loose strap in a certain position, the heaviest part would always drop to the lowest point, which could be uncomfortable for larger objects like water bottles or battery packs. I might rethink other ways to either easily reposition the strap or different form factors that provide easy access.
Weight affects comfort and fit—since the strap is loose and the materials aren’t very flexible, it only fits comfortably with a significant amount of weight attached. Exploration could be done around a more form fitting design or possibly even adding uniform weight to counterbalance heavier items.