The twenty-first century and its technological developments have brought us a change in the development and creation of objects. The design now has the invaluable help of technological tools that allows it to create bolder forms, from the architectural design through to industrial design. If to all this we add the recent revolution in creating 3d printed prototypes, then we can say that the design is an unlimited discipline.
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Perhaps with this in mind and under the influence of the “stealth” lines of contemporary architecture and the ones used in the automobile industry, the industrial designer Sivan Shiran, created a series of soft and colorful evening-clutch purses for women, as part of his final project at the Holon Institute of Technology.
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The CARina (the name given to these clutch-purses which defines the inspiration of the designer: CAR + ina), are created through prototyped molds, produced using the CNC manufacturing, where it is subsequently injected polyurethane elastic. Without any stitching, the bags have an asymmetrical design, dynamic, contemporary, with enough room for some personal items, purses close by magnets.
Courtesy of © Sivan Shiran
According to the designer: “The edge of the designed purses, draws inspiration from Automotive design and manufacture translates Them to a feminine object. This new way of conceiving such an object becomes a referent of the capabilities that designers have today to create bold objects, in a modern craftsmanship.
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Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.