5 P'S - PRODUCT

I'm experimenting with a new purse concept. For the time being, it's just a personal project, because I'm not sure anyone else would be interested.

I'll give the rationale first and then show my prototype. I have a bunch of trips coming up over the next few months and I just find traveling so challenging these days. I just want to make my travel time a little bit easier. I also want my transition from traveling to vacationing to be easier too.

Here are my demands. I want to get through security with the least amount of unpacking and repacking. I want everything to be handy and accessible. I don't want to carry a bunch of extraneous stuff, but I also need a lot of things with me on my flight (toiletries, medicines, clean underwear :-). I don't want my arms to be half-pulled out of the socket and anyway I want my hands to be free. Finally, I like everything to look nice and coordinated. Even if I'm dressed like a punk geek, I want my bags to reflect whatever persona I'm wearing that day.


Is that too much to ask? I need a system. I need a collection that embodies the best features of all sorts of bags.

So here's my solution. Tell me what you think the strengths and weaknesses are.

Here are all the elements of the system. The fabric is 'nubuck', a type of microfiber, with a sueded finish. All the pieces are lined with polyester fleece. There is one big bag (Momma), one small bag (Baby), one long strap, and five clips.





With one strap and the Baby, you can have an ordinary day purse.










You can fold over the top, run a strap through the D-rings, and carry Momma as a shoulder bag. Momma snaps closed. (don't they all?)





When Momma is fully open, she is large enough for a 15" laptop, or a bunch of magazines and toiletries and stuff.



By changing the strap configuration, you can convert Momma into a backpack.

By clipping Baby to the front of Momma, you can carry everything as one self contained unit.


No tangled up straps!



Possible future enhancements might include a detachable wristlet, and water bottle pocket.



Please let me know your thoughts. Would you use something like this? Would it get your attention if you saw someone in the airport wearing one?

Thanks!