not for sale
title ‘computer receptacle ’
2022
Leather has such a rich & primal dated tradition. Only a handful of artisans still carry on the traditions of leather craftsmanship; sustainable, ethical, high quality and most important hand made in small quantities. When I stumbled across Sean’s work, it stuck out tremendously from any other work I had observed. His design language was so intriguing, inherently beautiful & raw. Words couldn’t grasp what I was looking at, almost as if it transcended words of description or even understanding. Design is important when it’s functional and refined, because the object itself is explaining how it wants to be operated. Design is intended to be non-verbal - art is intended to be undefined. Once explained it’s limited to a finite human vocabulary.
My objective: a protective leather computer receptacle with a detachable strap. In February we started the project, and due to my over excitement I over saturated the design, forgetting the importance of simplicity. The first bag was more aesthetic than functional. During our second go around, I refined the objective of the bag and focused on function, deleting various attachments that truly served no purpose. During this discovery, Sean was so understanding and helpful. In fact (300+ emails later) we learned more about one another outside of the project, despite a lofty 8 hr London time difference. This taught me the beauty of creative exploration, and the power of human connection; profoundly more multi-dimensional than bottomless consumerism. This was an infinite ever increasing value. I take no credit for the DNA of the object, in a way Sean’s unique design language spelled out what I had in mind but I am only indulging in the use of his alphabet.
Body
Custom hammered blue iron pivot hooks
Unlined 2.3mm cullutta leather dyed “dirty green”
M6 riri zipper outfitted with a slow oxidised & hammered .925 silver zipper pull
Custom hammered blue iron pivot hooks
Unlined 2.3mm cullutta leather dyed “dirty green”
M6 riri zipper outfitted with a slow oxidised & hammered .925 silver zipper pull
Strap
Reverse cullata leather
Detachable strap for carrying by hand, crossbody or shoulder
Custom vintage military spring clips, torched and hammered
Reverse cullata leather
Detachable strap for carrying by hand, crossbody or shoulder
Custom vintage military spring clips, torched and hammered
method hand made without use of electric machines
development time 4 months
camera receptacle
When designing the camera cases for both the Contax T2 and G1, I wanted a leather that was bullet proof. So, for this project, we selected a kangaroo leather which is 10x stronger than cowhide. In hand this leather feels strong, yet the pores of the hide add a rough texture. Sean also combines rubber and leather ( inspired by Carol Christian Poell) so he created another tonal pigment for the bottom of each camera case. This doubled as extra protection and structure.
Body
Kangaroo Leather
Distressed Prym Stitched snap closers
Mildred sides
Rubber bottom
Distressed Prym Stitched snap closers
Mildred sides
Rubber bottom
