Leather goods pattern making methodology

Author: Chen Di, WeChat: 13069728983 This time I will use the recently released cigarette box to talk about the layout design method. The first step is to list your requirements for the work and the reasons for such requirements. Not only the customers requirements, but also all the requirements that you think should be included must be listed. In cigarette box design, my requirements and reasons are as follows: 1. Do not use mold pressing design. Reason: The four corners of the mold-pressed cigarette box have insufficient wear resistance and may be worn out in less than ideal usage environments. In addition, mold pressing can only press a single layer of leather, and it cannot be too thick. The leather will easily deform after being used for a period of time. Finally, if the sense of batch size is too strong, it is not easy for customers to feel sincerity. 2. Design appropriate capacity. Reason: The average smoker needs about one pack to one and a half packs of cigarettes every day. From a health point of view, this amount is a bit too much. However, if you pack too little, you will inevitably feel like you are not getting enough cigarettes. Therefore, the capacity should be appropriate, so that people will not puff up all day long, but still have enough smoke. I personally plan to control this amount between 10 and 20 pieces. 3. To maximize the texture and thickness of the leather. Reason: Customers who only want practicality will not buy leather cigarette cases. If they do, they must at least show their uniqueness. Therefore, we must try our best to make the work look exquisite and high-end, and have an aesthetic that exceeds the price. Texture and heaviness are essential elements of high-end products, so the design must be highlighted. 4. There should be room for adding accessories or decorations to the work. Reason: Customization needs may be different for everyone. 5. The structure should be special. Reason: The design that everyone has is not competitive. The second step is to take a look at all the common styles and find the commonalities. It is necessary to trial-produce the structure that can be used as a reference. Trial production is a must, and any pattern will never be successful unless it is made several times. It’s not easy to complete even the simplest card pack in one go. In addition, in this step, do not look at other peoples finished products as a reference, but look for faults everywhere. In this way, we can finally come up with designs that others have never done. Cigarette cases are a relatively rare type of leather goods. Here are my first Other cigarette box styles I have seen. First, get a complete cigarette box, and directly put the cigarette paper package in it Inside, it feels superfluous to use. The processing of the bed surface of the lid that snaps is too simple. Finally, the design of using magnetic buckles to fix it looks a bit cheap.

Then there is this kind of package, which is also a complete cigarette box package with a lighter position. The lid of this design cannot be folded backwards. Open the cigarette box to take it. It will be a little troublesome when smoking. And you have to open the cigarette pack twice.

The next is this kind of cigarette box. The design of this cigarette box is very reasonable. It completely nests the original cigarette box inside, and it also looks very beautiful. There are also some elements on the outer shell. It is a good version that can be added with engraving. However, the production is quite cumbersome, from the method of making the outer leather to the stitching method. (Personally, I feel that this version does not cost more than 3,000 yuan. It couldn't be made, because I personally wanted to control the price of the finished product at around a thousand yuan, so I didn't consider this design.) Of course, you can also simplify the stitching and make this cigarette case without using an outer leather surface, but That way the charm will be gone.

Then there is the sleeve-type cigarette case. This version is used by many people in foreign countries, and some people also make it in China. At first, I thought this style was very good, airtight enough, and relatively stylish. On this basis, it should be possible to change It turned out to be a good version. So I also made a trial version, but stopped at the semi-finished stage. Because I found a problem with this version. When there is no storage table around, it is not easy to use both hands to take out the cigarette. Come on, in addition, it contains less cigarettes and is larger in size, which is also a troublesome thing. I finally gave up. This model can also be made into a molded style, but this is different from my main design idea, so I did not consider that. Design.

Come again It is a small cigar box, which requires good materials, but making a cigarette case does not require such good materials. The disadvantage of this model is that its appearance is too ordinary, and it relies entirely on the texture and color of the leather surface to attract people, and it is a mold work. So I won’t consider it either.

I also made some cigarette cases a few years ago, which look like the picture below. This time It was not taken into consideration during the design. Because I think the double-open lid will also affect the ability to hold the cigarette and is not neat enough.

The third step is to summarize the styles you have seen and list the ideas so far. The cigarette case should have a sense of luxury. Looking at Most of the cigarette boxes that have been sold in the past are designed in the form of paper cigarette boxes, which is not advisable. In any case, the behavior of smoking is not easy for others to think of as a luxury. Therefore, the cigarette box to be made not only satisfies the functionality of the cigarette box, but also It also requires a sense of luxury, so that smokers can take out the cigarette case and look stylish. The size of the cigarette case should not be too overwhelming. Customers should not be allowed to put it in their inner pockets or trouser pockets, as this will make the surface of the cigarette case look ugly. If it wears out quickly, it may also easily get scratched. This is inevitable for any vegetable-tanned leather, but customers will not think so and it will affect their impression of the cigarette box. The price of the cigarette box should be controlled at around a thousand yuan. . This is a price calculated based on the formula I formulated based on the sales and prices of cigarettes on Taobao. In addition, this price is indeed an affordable price. The cigarette box must have a certain weight. Only in this way can it enhance its own sense of presence. . There is a completely different feeling between being light and fluttering in the hand and feeling like it is falling in the hand. The cigarette case is not a big piece, does not need to be reduced in weight and will not put much burden on the user. The cigarette case must be convenient enough to use. It cannot be split. The above are the design elements I listed. The fourth step is to design the layout. Based on the observation of jewelry boxes and cigar boxes, I came to the conclusion that partitions should be designed. The partitioned design can make the cigarettes inside larger It enhances the sense of value and tells others through separation that this is not a cheap thing that is put together in a large amount. The first version of the divided compartment. The small strap on the top is to allow the user to easily flip it up and take out cigarettes.< p style="text-align: center;">

After finishing It was a failure. The small strap on it was not easy to use. So I made a second version. This version added carvings because I felt that the outer shell should be low-key and not too decorated, so the inner The compartment needs to be made more luxurious. The direction of the small strap has been changed. This time, after opening the shell, move your fingers directly downwards.You can flip up the compartment.

Next, make For the outer shell of the cigarette box, this step required countless measurements and modifications. It took a total of eight or nine productions before all the dimensions were finally determined. It doesn't matter whether its too big or too small. It should try to give the user the best feel, and at the same time, it shouldn't make people around them feel inconspicuous when they see the cigarette box. Including the inner compartment, it was redone twice, but the carved surface was retained.

In order to make the box The three-dimensional effect is ensured, and the upper and lower lids of the box are three-layered.

Fourth Edition The cigarette case looks like this. The front is fixed with a monk head. But there is always a feeling of excess, and I want to replace the monk head, but I can't find a micro-lock that works.

The back matches the monks head Using copper nails, I feel like my sense of value has been pulled down. Very dissatisfied.

The last version It was scrapped... In order to secure the cigarette box without a lock and prevent it from being accidentally opened, I thought of many ways, and it took several days to come up with a suitable method. There are no locks or magnets on the final product, ensuring visual integrity and allowing viewers to focus on the box itself. The hardware is also removed from the connection on the back, also to maintain a sense of integrity.

The fifth step is to design the derived version. Frequently designing derivative versions can exercise your design skills, and also try to meet the budgets of various customers. The price of the cigarette box was finally determined based on materials and labor hours. But its still a bit higher than a thousand yuan. So I plan to design a cheaper version and try to preserve the user experience. Of course, I can’t lose money at the same time. The first step is to take out the separate compartment and add a relatively simple shell. This can only be fixed by the monks head. In order to easily flip up the lid, the top of the lid is made of single-layer leather. It is not very safe to fix it with buckles. Although it looks simple, it doesn't feel simple after opening due to the existence of separate compartments.

Then, in order to satisfy the craving for cigarettes Friends, I removed the compartment inside the box and added an overall cover, which reduced part of the workload and ensured the number of cigarettes. In order to retain the decorative effect, the cover is also carved.

On this basis, further development can be achieved. However, due to time issues, this time the plate making work only ended here. After that, local modifications will be made based on reasonable feedback. I plan to make a deluxe version of the cigarette case in the future, but that will probably be in a few months. That’s all for this time, goodbye everyone.

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