Rhita
Sustainability Suitcase for Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment
Assembly and disassembly designed for sustainability cause. With an Innovative hinge structure system designed, 70 percent of parts were reduced, no glue or rivet for fixation, no sewing of the inner lining, that makes it easier to be repaired, and downsized 33 percent of freight volume, eventually, extend the suitcase life-cycle. All parts can be purchase individually, for customizing own suitcase, or parts replacement, no returning suitcase to repair center needed, saves time and reduce shipping carbon footprint.
Download Press Kit № 104893
Download Press Kit № 104893 Sustainability Suitcase for Tainan University of Technology/Product Design Deparment by ChungSheng Chen to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.
Available Now for Your Next Story
At design|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.
Please Note:
- Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
- Mention design|newsroom as your source.
- Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.
Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. design|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.
Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.
Rhita by ChungSheng Chen
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Sustainability Suitcase by ChungSheng Chen
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
ChungSheng Chen Rhita
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
ChungSheng Chen Sustainability Suitcase
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
ChungSheng Chen Design Team Photo
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Tainan University of Technology Product Design DeparmentBrand Logo
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
ChungSheng Chen Corporate Logo
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Rhita Sustainability Suitcase Press Releases
Our Rhita press releases are ready in languages: English, for your convenience.
Rhita Sustainability Suitcase Translations
Excited to make Rhita accessible in many languages through our translations: Volhoubaarheidskoffer AF, Valixhe E Qëndrueshmërisë SQ, ዘላቂነት ያለው ሻንጣ AM, حقيبة الاستدامة AR, Կայունության Ճամպրուկը HY, Davamlılıq Çamadanı AZ, Iraunkortasunerako Maleta EU, Чамадан Устойлівасці BE, টেকসইযোগ্যতা স্যুটকেস BN, Kofer BS, Куфарът За Устойчивост BG, ရေရှည်တည်တံ့ခိုင်မြဲသောခရီးဆောင်သေတ္တာ MY, La Maleta De Sostenibilitat CA, Sutikesi Yokhazikika NY, 可持续性手提箱 ZH, A Valigia Di Sustenibilità CO, Kofer HR, Kufr Udržitelnosti CS, Bæredygtighedskuffert DA, Duurzaamheidskoffer NL, Daŭripova Valizo EO, Jätkusuutlikkuse Kohver ET, Kestävyyslaukku FI, Sustainability Suitcase EN, La Valise De Durabilité FR, A Maleta De Sustentabilidade GL, მდგრადობის ჩემოდანი KA, Nachhaltigkeitskoffer DE, Βαλίτσα Βιωσιμότητας EL, ટકાઉપણું સૂટકેસ GU, Valiz Dirab HT, Akwati Mai Ɗorewa HA, מזוודת קיימות HE, स्थिरता सूटकेस HI, A Fenntarthatóság Bőröndje HU, Koper Keberlanjutan ID, Suitcase GA, Akpa Uwe Na-Adịgide Adịgide IG, Sjálfbærni Ferðatösku IS, Valigia Sostenibilità IT, 持続可能性スーツケース JA, Koper Kelestarian JV, ಸುಸ್ಥಿರತೆ ಸೂಟ್ಕೇಸ್ KN, Тұрақтылық Чемодан KK, វ៉ាលីនិរន្តរភាព KM, Ivalisi Irambye RW, Туруктуулук Чемодан KY, 지속 가능성 가방 KO, Dirûşmeya Domdar KU, Vidulus LA, Nohaltegkeet Koffer LB, ກະເປົາແບບຍືນຍົງ LO, Tvarumo Lagaminas LT, Ilgtspējas Koferis LV, Куфер За Одржливост MK, Ny Kitapo Faharetana MG, Beg Pakaian Kesinambungan MS, സുസ്ഥിരത സ്യൂട്ട്കേസ് ML, Bagalja Tas-Sostenibbiltà MT, Ko Te Peke MI, टिकाऊपणा सूटकेस MR, Тогтвортой Байдлын Авдар MN, स्थिरता सुटकेस NE, Bærekraft Koffert NO, ସ୍ଥିରତା ସୁଟକେସ୍ OR, ਸਥਿਰਤਾ ਸੂਟਕੇਸ PA, چمدان پایداری FA, Walizka Ekologiczna PL, د دوام PS, Mala De Sustentabilidade PT, Valiza De Sustenabilitate RO, Чемодан Устойчивого Развития RU, پائيدار ٺهيل سوٽ SD, Tulaga Ato Gafa SM, Кофер За Одрживост SR, Tha Deise Deise Seasmhachd GD, Kuchengetedzwa Musutukesi SN, තිරසාර සූට්කේස් SI, Kufrík Na Udržateľnosť SK, Kovček Za Trajnost SL, Shandad Waara SO, Sutuk'heise E Tsitsitseng ST, La Maleta De Sostenibilidad ES, Koper Kelestarian SU, Sutuke Ya Kudumu SW, Hållbarhetsväska SV, நிலைத்தன்மை சூட்கேஸ் TA, సుస్థిరత సూట్కేస్ TE, Чементи Устуворӣ TG, กระเป๋าเดินทาง TH, Durnuklylyk Çemodany TK, Pagpapanatili Ng Maleta TL, Sürdürülebilirlik Çantası TR, Тотрыклы Чемодан TT, سىجىللىق چامادان UG, Валіза Стійкості UK, پائیداری سوٹ کیس UR, Barqarorlik Chamadoni UZ, Vali Bền Vững VI, Mae Cês Dillad Cynaliadwyedd CY, Duorsumenskoffer FY, Isutikheyisi Engagungqiyo XH, סאַסטיינאַביליטי טשעמאָדאַן YI, Apoti Aṣọ Iduroṣinṣin YO, Ikesi Lokuzinza ZU, 可持續性手提箱 ZY, Maleta Nga Pagpadayon Nga CEB, ʻo Ke Kāʻei Mau HAW, Lub Hnab Ntim Khoom Sustainability HMN.
Rhita Sustainability Suitcase Media Articles
For immediate use: Rhita articles, available in languages such as Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Hindi, English, Spanish, Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Italian, German, French, Portuguese and Dutch, to enrich your content.
Unique Properties
Rhita with Innovative hinge system designed, highlighting the suitcase with unique installation method, reduced 70% amount of parts to simplify the structure and downsized 33% of each freight volume, no glue or rivet for fixation, no sewing of the inner lining, giving the most space inside and quick fasten and loosen wheel mechanism, makes it totally easy assemble for use and disassemble to repair or recycle, eventually extend product life cycle. All parts can be purchase individually, for customizing own suitcase, or parts replacement, no returning suitcase to repair center needed, saves time and reduce shipping carbon footprint.
Tags
Suitcase, Structure, Sustainability, Assembly, Disassembly, Maintenance
Production Technology
Main Material: PP Size: 24inch Lock: 3 point lock with TSA function on the big central lock. Wheels Type: Double wheels for smooth rolling.
Design Challenge
To take both sturdy and easy disassembly into account, the design of structure must satisfy both. More than that,3D printing cannot reach the strength of plastic and tenacity are different too. By adjusting data repeatedly, the team tried and made many mistakes and finally came up with a good solution.
Project Duration
The project began in July 2019 and was completed in Tainan, Taiwan in March 2020.
Operation Flow
By simplifying the structure, reducing parts quantity, design for assembly and disassembly of the suitcase, makes it easier to be repaired and recycled. Hence, users will be able and easy to install the suitcase by themselves, and also to replace damage parts. Users can purchase parts separately and select specific color of the parts that personalize the suitcase. All in all, the suitcase product life-cycle to be extended, and when it comes to the end of the suitcase mission, still can be easy to recycle, making this suitcase designed truly sustainable wise.
Research
Type of research: Sustainable structure and materials of suitcase. Research Objectives: Create a sustainability suitcase, designed for assembly and disassembly. Methodology: Suitcase type analysis, Suitcase material analysis, Suitcase recycle status analysis. Data Collection: market research of usage scenario, hobbies, frequency of us and repair willingness. Research tools: Solid Works, Rhino, Keyshot. Impact: Disrupted the traditional way of suitcase manufacturing. Result: Provide a sustainability suitcase to benefit the world.
Inspiration
Suitcase were in great demand by global travelers, and the design are mainly on multi-function and sturdy, but also makes it difficult to recycle when discarded, every year hundred thousand of discarded luggage cause by damaged wheels, handles, shells or shells that are deformed or damaged by collision, hard to be repaired or disassemble for recycle, bringing great impact to the environment. Hence, design for assembly and disassembly allows the suitcase easy to repair or recycle, reduced parts by simplifying the structure and minimized material used, downsize of shipping volume to decrease carbon footprint boosting sustainability.
Image Credits
ChunYu Pan Yun Cheng JhenJia Yang
Project Overview
Rhita Sustainability Suitcase has been a Silver winner in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
ChungSheng Chen was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Rhita Sustainability Suitcase.
ChungSheng Chen Press Releases
Numerous press releases on ChungSheng Chen and their achievements are at your disposal, inviting press members to use them freely in their coverage. Journalists, gain instant access to 22 press releases today.
Introducing Rhita: The Sustainable Suitcase Designed for Repair and Recycling
ChungSheng Chen's Rhita is a revolutionary suitcase designed for sustainability, featuring an innovative hinge system and a focus on repair and recycling. Completed in Tainan, Taiwan in March 2020, this project disrupts traditional suitcase manufacturing with its unique approach.
ChungSheng Chen Newsroom
Explore ChungSheng Chen Newsroom to uncover award-winning design projects and more.
