Allan Ochieng crafted a unique school backpack for Nicole, weaving practicality and cosmic beauty, with a personal touch that speaks of dreams and exploration. What's your wish?
A request by Nicole from Berlin, Germany
Custom made unisex school backpack, made from fabric in standard size in black and white.
Printed astronomy drawings (planets and the moon) all over the bag
Have my Nick-Name printed 5cm high approximately 10-15 cm wide in Italics on the front of the bag. My Nick-Name is:
Nikky
The Journey of Creating Custom made unisex school backpack, made from fabric
Negotiation & Planning
Custom made unisex school backpack, made from fabric - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Nicole,I am happy to provide an offer for the idea of the backpack.The standard size is 5X10X15 inches.How many pockets will you need?The fabric best for this will be khaki or canvas depending on which will hold the print best.It can be black with white astronomy prints.How many compartments will you need and what color lining will you prefer?
Hi Allan,I would like it to have 1 big main pocket,a medium sized pocket and a small rectangular pocket at the front and two small pockets on either sides of the bag.Fabric I would like canvas.The bag to be in black with white astronomy prints.Black lining color on the inside.
Hi Nikky.been looking around for ideas.Heres a drawing of the idea of the bag.You can chose one of the prints that will be screen printed on the black canvas.I think if we put velcro on the sides pockets and zips on the front pocket and main pocket it will look nice.The word NIKKY will be printed on a different canvas piece and sewn in.
Hi Allan, I like the third last print and the drawing too.How about having an elastic side pocket instead.Otherwise everything else is okay.
Hi Nicole.perfect I will put elastic side pockets.The print you chose is awesome.I forgot to ask if you need a laptop compartment?and how big is your laptop?otherwise am ready to start.Will update every step
Hi,thank you for the updates,my laptop is 32.5cm by. 22.5cm.Can you make it without the flap that goes over the bag and instead just like a normal schoolbag pack?
Hi Nicole.ok will make it just like a normal backpack.It will look good
Hi Allan, thank you.
Welcome
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom made unisex school backpack, made from fabric – work in progress
Hi Nikky.This is the final sketch.In a couple of hours will send the fabric after i get it and the print too before i start
Hi, thank you ,the sketch is perfect I like it.
Cool.see the black canvas above.am heading to the printers
Nice ,I like it.
Hi.Nikky.doing the stitching today.look how the fabric came out.Amazing
Hi Allan, I like it ,thank you very much
Here are some of the photos during creation process and the finoshed look.Do you like it?
Yes I love it
Cool.was great working with you on this.Welcome always
Thank you
Hi.Nicole.I just realised the font isnt in italics as you had wanted.should i change it?
Hi, I noticed too, if its possible to change that would be great and maybe make the size of the letters a little smaller
Hello Nicole.above are the edited versions of the name.Which would you like?and what are the new smaller measurements in cm?
Hello, I like the first font .The name to be 3.5cm High and between 10cm and 15cm long
Cool.so font 1.let me work on it so u can have it as soon as possible.
Yea, thank you
Hello Nicole.hows this?
Hello,I like it
Perfect.Its all done.Was great working wit you.Karibu
It was great working with you too.Asante.
Hello Nicole.I was told you need to confirm shipping from your end before the bag can be collected.Please do.Thank you
Hi Allan yea ,thank you very much
Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos
Customer Photos After Delivery
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON005806E-30583
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
36.09
|
| Cost of labour |
40.1
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.6
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.41
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
80.2
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
8.02
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
8.02
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
20
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
22.09
|
| Total |
138.33
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
Each price shown is based on a unique, custom request. Final prices may vary depending on materials, effort, and delivery location.
