A Compelling Case

The Backpacker is one impressive case! It’s meant for the iPhone 5 and has a bunch of features that are rarely found in one case alone. The protective case is a phone holder, an amplifier and provides earphone storage. Crafted from silica gel, the manipulation of the back to transform it into a stand and amplifier is pretty clever! Love it!

Backpacker is a 2013 Red Dot Award: Design Concept Winner.

Designers: Liu Tie, Geng Chunlong, Han Bai, Li Shang, Liu Xiaoying, Tan Chengshen, Wen Sinan, Wu Bing, Wu Tong & Zhang Xiaodong of DOON Technology Co.

Radhika Seth

Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.

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