Your idea - Custom made in Africa
Custom made ideas from our customers, realized from a craftsman, artisan, designer or artist. Custom made is the highest form of individualization of your needs. Custom made leads usually to a higher customer satisfaction. The custom made product is usually longer in use and therefore provides a high level of sustainability.
With a custom made, handcrafted product, produced locally in a developing country you contribute to economic growth in an area where required.
Request quote The idea from Carina from Berlin: Bespoke cutlery tray – I would like two identical inserts in a light wood; both inserts should be on top of each other in a drawer, so stackable. The drawer has a height of 135mm. To make it easier to remove the inserts from the drawer, it …
Request quote The idea from Nimu Muriu from Nairobi : I would like to have a feminin leather tote bag. Size: standard Colour: dark brow The result The story of the custom made feminin leather tote bag: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made feminin leather tote bag: Costs to realize this custom made …
Request quote The idea from Wolfgang from Seevetal: Ladies leather handbag with a zipper on the top of the bag and an additional outward facing flap with buckle (if it is feasible, otherwise with snap). The shoulder strap is attached to a swivel in the middle of each side of the bag. This allows the …
Request quote The idea from Margit from Tattendorf: I would like a laptop bag in landscape format for a 15.6" laptop, blue, in a style similar to Isabell Wambui leather, mixed with patterned fabric. It should have 2 handles with approx. 28 cm to carry it on the shoulder. In the front 1 small zipper …
Request quote The idea from Gerlinde from Lauda: I would like to have a bag like this made of soft leather: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/favorite-bag/ The bag should not weigh more than 400 grams. The result The story of the custom made soft leather bag: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made soft leather bag: Costs to …
Request quote The idea from Alexander from Salzburg: 3 made-to-measure inserts for kitchen shelf with the following external dimensions: Length 33 cm, width 25 cm, height 7 cm. Wood similar to my previous project (cutlery drawer) In front and behind a handle opening https://www.urbanchangelab.com/custom-made-cutlery-tray-2/ The result The story of the 3 made-to-measure inserts for kitchen …
Request quote The idea from Sybille from Remlingen : I like to have a unisex leather bag. Size: Width 20 cm; Length 2,5 cm; Height 20 cm Please find the attached Pictures of my favorite old bag. It has a strap of 1,35 m length (adjustable). Feel free to give it a nice individual Design …
Request quote The idea from Tobias from Wittighausen: Hello, we are looking for backpack bags for our products (sets)…. please have a look at http://www.imsinne.com Enclosed I send a drawing for 1 set, but we need possibly 3 different bags. The material can be a truck tarpaulin or similar robust material. Please ask for suggestions …
Request quote The idea from Tobias from Wittighausen: Hello, we are looking for backpack bags for our products (sets)…. please have a look at www.imsinne.com Enclosed I send a drawing for 1 set, but we need possibly 3 different bags. The material can be a truck tarpaulin or similar robust material. Please ask for suggestions …
Request quote The idea from Anna from Hannover: I would like to place a storage option for dish brush or sponge, directly at the sink, it must not be too massive. But am otherwise open to suggestions. Gladly also as wall mounting. 2. a large storage box 50 cm width x 40 cm height and …
Request quote The idea from Benjamin from Langenhagen: I need a black and red wallet to ride a motorbike where a car license fits in. The dimensions of the compartment for the car license would be at least 7.5cm x 11.6cm. There is always only something for the car license without a wallet or a …
Request quote The idea from Vanessa from Coburg: Hello everyone from Urban Change Lab, First of all I would like to inform you that I think your project is a great thing! For Christmas I would like to give my partner the wallet that he is currently using. It is a special wallet, as it …
Request quote The idea from Carmen Naida from Berlin: I would like a face mask plus headscarf in the enclosed fabric. For my mask one mask should also be donated. The result The story of the face mask plus headscarf in the enclosed fabric: Negotiation phase Production phase The final face mask plus headscarf in …
Request quote The idea from Hali Oduor from Nairobi: A light tan leather duffle bag. 2 Short straps 1 long straps and pockets inside. The result The story of the A light tan leather duffle bag – 2 Short straps: Negotiation phase Production phase The final A light tan leather duffle bag – 2 Short …
Request quote The idea from Jochen Baumeister from Berlin: We would like a work of art that conveys the values and mission of Urban Change Lab. We would like an artistic exploration and interpretation. We would like an artist who acts freely and takes his artistic freedom. The result The story of the Custom art …
Request quote The idea from Bernd from Allmendbach im Tal: I would like to have a wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm, made of brown cowhide. Where possible double stitched with white tearproof thread on all seams and edges Outside a pin pocket 180mm diameter 10mm. Otherwise as described on purchases on eBay: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Grosse-Brieftasche-Leder-Reise-Etui-fuer-Pass-viele-Kartenfaecher-Ausweis-RFID-NFC-/372912300645 …
Request quote The idea from Michael from Frankfurt: Hello, my niece would like to have a fabric backpack with an extra compartment like the one in the picture, but without the handles on top and in colorful. Dimensions approx. 40*30*15cm. Best wishes from Frankfurt, Micha The result The story of the custom made fabric backpack …
Request quote The idea from Susanne from Hamburg: I would like to have 2 custom made face mask. Style: feminin; The fabric should Kente. I want that for every mask I buy one mask is given for free to somebody in Kenya in need, Please add a matching headscarf to my order. The result The …
Request quote The idea from Martin from Berlin: Dear people of Urban Change Lab, I would like to order / buy pearl bracelets from you. My wife bought the bracelets years ago in West Africa. In the meantime they are worn out. I could send you pictures of them… The result The story of the …
Request quote The idea from Tatiana Karanja from Nairobi: Custom made unisex duffle bag made from dark brown leather in standard size The result The story of the Custom made unisex duffle bag made from dark brown leather: Negotiation phase Production phase The final Custom made unisex duffle bag made from dark brown leather: Costs …
Request quote The idea from Claudiah Wanjiru from Nairobi: I would like to have a feminin Field bag made from fabric in standard size The result The story of the custom made feminin field bag made from fabric: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made feminin field bag made from fabric: Costs to realize …
Request quote The idea from Sandro from Steinhausen: I would like 100 face masks designed and produced exclusively by Kenian women for the world premiere of Cornelia Gantner’s documentary “That Girl” (http://www.thatgirl.ch) which follows the inspirational quest of young Zambian Gladys to lead a self-determined life They should be printed with the words Roar Girl, …
Request quote The idea from Ralf from Zwenkau: Hello, I would like to receive an offer for 7 mouth nose protection masks like on your website – with fabric or the flag colors South Africa or small heart flag South Africa on black background You got any ideas? A picture? Best wishes, Ralf The result …
Request quote The idea from Amely from Erlangen: My favourite wax print dress. With pockets in the skirt part, button facing on the lapel and drawstring in the waist. Here is a picture of the fabric – Speedbird green and blue https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/847022027/afrikanische-grune-speedbird-ankara?ref=user_profile The result The story of the Two custom made favourite wax print dresses: …
