Custom made large handbag into which a 17 inch laptop fits.

Initial idea from Jana from Heidelberg:

I would like a larger handbag into which a 17 inch laptop fits. The material should be able to withstand rain and the bag should be zippered. I also want another small zippered inner pocket inside the pocket. I would like to have a nice African pattern on the outside, similar to the picture attached

Custom made large handbag into which a 17 inch laptop fits

This project has been realized by myself, Lulu Oniang’o, in Kenya for Jana from Heidelberg () It started with the idea from Jana. This page shows our journey from the idea to the final custom made item.
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The story of the project:

Negotiation phase

Custom made large handbag into which a 17 inch laptop fits. within negotiation

Automated Translation 25 Feb 2018 3:21 pm

Dear Lulu, it's no problem if the color is darker. What do you mean by 'the other panel' do you mean front and back side of the bag? If so, I prefer to use the same textile for both sides.Thanks and cheers,Jana

Lulu Oniang’o 26 Feb 2018 11:12 am

Dear Jana,
If I understand correctly, the outer of the whole bag will be in the print fabric yes?
Thank you.

Automated Translation 26 Feb 2018 3:23 pm

Dear Lulu, yes that's right.

Lulu Oniang’o 28 Feb 2018 6:26 pm

Thank you

Production phase

Custom made large handbag into which a 17 inch laptop fits. within custom made realization

Lulu Oniang’o 16 Apr 2018 7:04 am

Dear Jana,
My apologies for the delay in responding to your message.
I have reattached the pictures explaining the process of creating the structure of the bag as well as the material used.

We have put a waterproof lining so that your laptop will be protected from spills or light rain while it’s inside.

We have also put a zipper on the inside pocket so that you can close it and it will move in the same direction as the zip at the top of the bag.

We have also boxed out the base to the dimensions you provided; what is remaining is the straps which we are putting last. One side will be plain black and the other side will be African print.

Do let us know what you think of this so far.
The bag stands on its own but let me know if you’d like us to put an additional base at the bottom to make it more stiff and to protect the base as well.

Thank you.

Automated Translation 17 Apr 2018 5:37 pm

Dear Lulu, thanks a lot for the photos about the progress. The bag looks really great and exactly like I imagined it to be! It is not necessary to attach a solid base to the bottom at the bag. This will leave a bit more flexibility for the bag. I am looking forward to the end result. Thanks a lot!
Best wishes, Jana

Lulu Oniang’o 13 May 2018 10:14 pm

Dear Jana, here is the final result. Kindly let me know if you’re happy with the result of if you’d like any changes.
It has a zipper closure at the top.

Regards

Automated Translation 14 May 2018 3:39 pm

Dear Lulu,

the bag looks amazing! It is even better than I imagined it. I am looking forward to receive it. Thank you very much!

Best wishes,
Jana

Costs to realize this idea

Product	Qty	Unit Price	Price
Cost of material	1	17,03 €	17,03 €
Cost of labour	1	27,43 €	27,43 €
Cost of packaging	1	1,42 €	1,42 €
Cost of delivery to local operations manager	1	2,46 €	2,46 €
		Subtotal – payout to craftsman	48,34 €
		Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)	4,83 €
		Handling fee Urban Change Lab	4,83 €
		International shipping & Handling fee for logistics partner ((up to 2 kg) 15,00 €)	15,00 €
		VAT (Import into EU)	13,87 €
		Total	86,87 €