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THE LUCKY KITTY BANK


For this project, we created products for a client with specificiations based on their needs and interests. My client requested something for Lunar New Year for his room. He likes cats, minimalistic design, and plain colors.

This kitty bank contains mini empty red envelopes that are versatile in use. From storing rainy day money to love letters, or being a centerpiece for good luck money on Lunar New Year, possibilities come from your creative mind. The black velvet fabric was a really great element that added a stark contrast from the red envelopes. Since my partner requested something useful to Lunar New Year, my group-mate said to make larger envelopes that look similar to typical ones given on the holiday. And the money slot should be widened so that the updated envelope fits. The bottom of the bank is meant to dispose the bank and take whatever is inside out. I made it too small, so my group mate suggested I made it a slider that opens from left to right.


  • lightweight quality material 
  • holds up to 6 pounds
  • Hidden money disposer  
  • flat design is a convenient addition to any surface
  • Smooth catlike texture 
  • Envelopes included
  • Contains two slots for faster insertion


SKETCHES




MATERIAL RESEARCH


chipboad

velvet fabric

red cardstock

PROCESS



Use of book board because it’s lightweight, sturdy, and won’t easily break. As the top layer, I’m using black velvet fabric because the bank is shaped like a cat, and my partner wanted a full black object, which contrasts vibrantly from the red envelopes. For the envelopes, I’m using thin, hard cardstock so it won’t tear or bend inside the bank. I created an opening slit on the bottom base of the bank to easily empty it out.

FINAL PROTOTYPE




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