When designing mini wallets or slim wallets, it’s not uncommon for new ideas to stall simply because “there’s no precedent” or “that’s just how it’s always been.” Even in the world of compact wallets, this kind of “mental stagnation” is surprisingly common.
■ Thinking Stalled by “There’s No Precedent”
In discussions, we often hear:
・It won’t work because there’s no precedent.
・We
can’t change it because it’s tradition. ・We should follow the rules.
New proposals are often stifled by these kinds of arguments.
However, the true objective is
“how to solve the problem at hand”
.
■ The same thing happens with mini wallets
The same applies to wallet design:
・A wallet should be
this shape ・Cards should be stored in
stepped pockets ・More storage is better
—being bound by such “conventional wisdom” can sometimes halt innovation.
■ Conditions for the Emergence of Thin Wallets
For new mini wallets and slim wallets to succeed,
・Questioning conventional structures
, ・Identifying truly necessary functions
, ・Eliminating waste
.
■ The Balance Between Tradition and Innovation
That said, this does not mean rejecting everything.
What matters is:
・Retaining the advantages of the traditional approach・Incorporating the benefits of the new
structure・Fusing the
two in a well-balanced way
This is the key concept.
■ How to Avoid Regrets with a Mini Wallet
Designs that go to extremes tend to be:
・difficult to use
, ・require getting used
to, and ・can be stressful
.
■ SOLA’s Design Philosophy
With SOLA’s mini wallets,
we
prioritize a balance that involves
:
.
■ Conclusion
A truly valuable mini wallet is
one that strikes a good balance between “tradition” and “innovation.”
.
■ View Products
You can view our lineup of mini wallets and slim wallets here.
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