The first full color option, based on the cases used for Dungeons and Dragons minis. The dart clip remained an integral part of the design and was incorporated into the final product, featured on the backpack’s strap.

Pattern and color-reliant design, focusing on the colors used in the Dart Gun Brands’ main line of work. This main pocket, with a patterning, would ultimately be used in the final design, but the colors, as seen here, proved too obtrusive.

Without much knowledge of soft goods during this process (a skill set I’ve since honed), the concept of a roll-top clip bag was attractive due to its quick process and easy manufacturing. However, the colorway was far too bright and lacked the dynamic options I aimed for.

Not much to be said here. It’s a large, flat backpack design with a long front section. The design may not have been the finest; however, the front section, with a large round central logo, did last.

Pattern party! The Velcro attachment concept, while well-intentioned, proved to have some minor problems in application. However, it was at this point that I learned that the Dart Brand had—and frequently used—a Velcro dart apparatus as well. This would become a crucial upper element of the final bag.

A concept for a two-directional bag, which can be used as a messenger bag or a backpack. The pattern concept focused on flowing patterns, which I deemed too calm for the design process. The colors showed promise however!

Pulling from the blaster straps, the Velcro conceals the centered logo, the patterning, and the dart clip, the final iteration of my sketches came to fruition. Based on a specific colorway, the white section was left blank for pattern work during the rapid prototyping process.