Created by Taipei based duo, Chay Lin Su and Rika Lin, the JumpFromPaper project was set up to showcase the designers’ latest playful and innovative line of handbags. As the name suggests, the bags have one major visual hook- they look like they’ve been taken directly from the pair’s sketchbooks.
One day, Chay and Rika set upon drawing their dream designer handbag, when a surprising idea entered their heads- “How amazing it would be if a two-dimensional hand drawn illustration could come to life as a real bag!”. Exploring every avenue possible, the designers developed their first range of bags; using exaggerated perspective, bold cartoon-like lines, bright colours and hard-wearing polyester to create their unique, off-the-wall 2D look. Despite their slim appearance, each bag is spacious enough to accommodate personal belongings, with most being roomy enough to fit the average laptop.
The pair’s first line, which went on sale last year, was influenced by iconic bag designs from the last century, adding a contemporary twist to the likes of Mulberry, Louis Vuiton and Channel amongst others. Their most recent 2011 range, entitled Bonjour, takes this homage to design classics even further, paying tribute to Paris’ most loved creations. Not to be outdone, Chay and Rika have also produced several bags for men as well, including beautifully outrageous interpretations of the satchel and sports bag in a variety of striking colours.
For more information on the JumpFromPaper project and the Afternoon Tea, Tank, Play Hooky, Bonjour and iPad ranges, click here.
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Gosh very cool handbag designs – love them.