OneCase
Summer 2025|14 Weeks|Individual Project When most consumers upgrade their laptop they also buy a new case, either because its worn out or doesn’t fit. What if that didn’t have to be the reality…
Project Video.
Needed to be slim and easy to carry on its own or in a backpack.
Unfolds into a workstation.
Adjustability.
The main goal from the beginning was to able to effortlessly switch between laptop sizes with an elegant solution.
This project had an emphasis on sustainability. It started with purchasing a generic laptop case as the benchmark product to compare my design too.
The Terra Thread Erdig laptop sleeve served as the benchmark.
Teardown.
Laptop Sleeve Insights.
I choose this product because I felt it represented the most common laptop sleeve design. It has one main loose fitting sleeve specific to a small range of sizes and a side pocket that turns into a jumble of keys and cords.
Life Cycle Assessment.
After investigating the benchmark product I made a list of design priorities for OneCase.
Snug fit for most laptop sizes, Long lasting, Intuitive and Elegant use, Works alone or in backpack, Unfolds with simple workstation capabilities, NO ZIPPERS!
Expert Interviews.
Maneet Singh
Orbit Key
Luke Mathers
Truce Designs
Taught me a lot of institutional knowledge of bag construction and sail cloth material types.
“Investigate standard adjustable systems and consider the monetary costs of design choices.”
Simon Kang
EnCase and Munchkin
“No two batches of reclaimed material are the same, design in modularity and adaptability.”
Sketches.
My sustainable redesign strategy was to utilize reclaimed materials. Many industries generate high-performance waste with remaining value—such as racing sails. These materials will be prevented from entering landfills and ensure that the product lasts for many years.
Used Racing Sail Fabric
Racing laminate sails last anywhere from 2-5 years based on frequency of use and sailing environment. Subtle changes to the sail can cause significant performance impact requiring replacement sooner than recreational sails.
Used T-Shirts
With the Meteoric rise of fast fashion brands, roughly 92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills annually around the world.
User.
OneCase is made for designers and makers on the go working in various environments using different laptops
OneCase unfolds into a streamlined workstation with an integrated wrist rest and mouse pad, while safeguarding your laptop from dirty or uneven work surfaces
Physical Prototypes.
