The idea of not stacking cards and coins is already common, but Tynd pursues a more advanced "movement."
"Putting cards and coins side by side to reduce thickness" is an idea that is not uncommon in the world of slim wallets. However, in terms of ease of use, which manufacturer is best? This is where the choices become even more divergent.
・Coins lined up in a row tend to fall out easily, and the lid closes easily, which is a bit worrying.
- The card pockets are placed horizontally, so they tend to fall out when there are only a few cards in them.
Tynd's goal was to put an end to this "suffering for thinness."
1. The action of "folding" is the signal to "open"
Some people are surprised when they see Tynd's coin pocket. It has neither a button nor a zipper, but the lid closes tightly, preventing coins from falling out. And we solved this problem by linking it to the everyday action of "folding the wallet."
Pick up the wallet and bend it slightly naturally. With just that force, the pocket opening pops open automatically. This is an original Tynd design that would not be possible if you simply lined up the cards and coins. It maintains its slimness while eliminating the need to undo the button. This "action shortcut" is exactly what we wanted to invent.
2. Whether you buy one or five cards, you'll enjoy the same peace of mind.
Another issue I had was the tendency for the card pockets to fall out. I had read reviews from other manufacturers saying that cards tend to fall out when there were only a few cards in the wallet, so I struggled to find a solution to this. In the end, I came up with a mechanism that closes the card pockets when the wallet is folded in half. However, for those times when you're still worried about cards falling out after opening the wallet, it's also important to note that there is a hidden lid to prevent cards from falling out.
Rewriting the blueprint
Although the existing pockets have a structure that prevents them from overlapping, the contents are completely separate. A misalignment of just a few millimeters between the borders of cards and coins would destroy this "interlocking." After numerous prototypes, actual bending by hand, and a thorough understanding of the properties of the canvas and leather materials, we finally completed the design.
The non-stackable structure was just the starting point for making the wallet thinner. By adding a unique twist to existing ideas, such as a coin pocket that can be opened with the simple everyday action of bending, and card pockets that do not fall out even when there are only a few cards in them, Tynd has evolved from a simple slim wallet into an indispensable tool.
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