LUKO — a modern basket-style backpack for picnics that combines functionality, eco-friendliness, and natural aesthetics. The body of the item is made from recycled plastic, and the lid is crafted from cork wood.
Sketches
The design merges the convenience of a backpack with the practicality of a traditional basket, allowing for comfortable transport of everything needed for outdoor leisure.
Idea and Concept
The picnic basket backpack is being developed inspired by the «Serdce Beloretsk» forest park, serving as a conceptual continuation of the park’s idea. Both projects share a foundation built on the interaction between the natural environment and contemporary materials, a keen attention to textures, and a respectful approach to the landscape.
Moodboard
These are textures of bark and earth, cork, recycled plastic, textiles, and picnic tableware and utensils. Natural hues and the combination of various surfaces. The board unifies the image of a forest environment with the picnic theme, setting the material and color direction for the accessory.
Form Generation and Materials
The backpack’s form is inspired by traditional picnic baskets. Its rectangular body with rounded corners allows for the efficient use of internal space, making it convenient for organizing dishes and food, while also protecting the contents from deformation.
Structure and Dimensions
Dimensions
A rigid structure made from recycled plastic ensures durability and stability, while the cork lid highlights the product’s natural character. The clean geometry unites the functionality of outdoor gear with the aesthetics of a modern picnic basket.
User and Situation
The primary user is an individual planning a hiking trip with a picnic, carrying their necessary gear by themselves. The scenario involves navigating uneven trails, so free hands, a stable backpack, and even weight distribution are crucial.
Tableware Collection
Inside the containers are food items, cups, dishware, cutlery, and textiles. In the resting area, the user removes their backpack, places it on a surface, and opens the lid. Access to the contents allows retrieval of a single item without fully unloading the pack.
The production process
The Process of Making a Picnic Backpack
- Sourcing raw materials and purchasing finished shredded HDPE (HDPE) plastic.2. Body molding. Recycled plastic is heated and molded into a rigid body with rounded corners. The surface acquires a characteristic fine-grained texture.3. Lid fabrication. A finished cork panel is used. The lid is cut from it using a template, and the edges are sanded.4. Hardware procurement. Mounts, adjustable shoulder straps, a carrying handle, and the central belt with a buckle are sourced from China.5. Assembly. The lid, straps, handle, and hardware are attached to the body. The reliability of all connections is checked.6. Finishing. Edges are sanded, surface defects are eliminated, and a protective coating is applied if necessary.Result: A durable, reusable picnic backpack with a rigid body made from recycled plastic and a cork lid.
Economic Rationale
For manufacturing a backpack measuring 34 × 24 × 45 cm, recycled, granulated HDPE (HDPE) plastic is used. The body is formed through heating and pressing; the lid is cut from a prefabricated cork panel, and the hardware is purchased separately.
One backpack requires approximately 3 kg of plastic, costing 240 rubles. The cork lid will cost 450 rubles, molding and processing 1,350 rubles, hardware and fittings 750 rubles, assembly and finishing 700 rubles, and packaging 100 rubles.
The preliminary cost of one backpack is 3,590 rubles. When producing a batch of 50 units, including the mold fabrication cost of 30,000 rubles, the cost per item will be 4,190 rubles. The projected retail price is 7,500–9,000 rubles.
All amounts are preliminary and require confirmation from manufacturers.
