2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

Handle Bag for Speed Skating Wheel

Entrant

ZHUANGDA TECH.-INDU. (HANGZHOU) CO.,LTD.

Category

Packaging Design - Sports

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Purpose-built for 110 mm inline skate wheels, this carry bag brings together practical function, athletic character, and aesthetic appeal, offering athletes a sleek way to carry their wheels into competition with effortless confidence and composure.
Refined through real-world use cases, the design features a soft, elastic, and easy-to-clean silicone shell. Internally, arc-shaped reinforcing ribs enhance structural integrity, ensuring the carry bag maintains its structured, upright shape without collapsing. This structure also secures the wheel set, minimizing friction, rattling, and shifting during transit. Replacing conventional zippers prone to snagging or failing, the bag features an innovative stud-and-hole interlock fastening design. As the flexible flap is pressed into position, the integrated holes securely grip the body's molded-in studs through elastic tension. Prominent side pull-tabs facilitate instant directional identification and effortless one-pull release, significantly streamlining on-site wheel changes. To prevent accidental opening, the flap features a recessed groove along its edge that precisely engages with the corresponding protruding ridge on the body's rim, creating a secure, interlocking seal. The edges of pull-tabs are reinforced to withstand high-frequency use without tearing. Additionally, three circular protrusions on the side provide a stable base for upright storage.
The exterior silhouette intuitively reflects the internal wheel layout. Its rhythmic wave profile and rounded ends make the bag’s function immediately recognizable even when closed, while the contrasting dual-color design adds a sporty feel and resonates with female aesthetics. Manufactured through an integrated injection-molding and vulcanization process, the bag features a fine matte texture molded directly into the body, eliminating the need for post-painting or coatings. This avoids the peeling and scratching issues common on coated surfaces, ensuring a durable finish that stands up to the rigors of frequent outdoor use.

Credits

ZHOU ZHI ZHUANG
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