When we received an overwhelming 44 million yen in support during Tenuis' third-generation crowdfunding campaign, many people asked, "How could you make it this thin?" The answer lies within the "Ultra Organization Method" that designer Sola—myself—has practiced for years.
Design hints for finding answers without equations
For example, consider this math puzzle: "Two numbers add up to 100, and their difference is 16.What are the two numbers?" Without setting up an equation, you can instantly deduce the smallest value: subtract the difference (16) from 100 to get 84, then divide by 2 to find 42. Or, divide 100 into two halves of 50, add 8 to one half, and subtract 8 from the other. It's about solving seemingly complex problems by the shortest route. This way of thinking is similar to how we consider the structure of a wallet.
Sometimes it's not just about adding (+), but also subtracting (–).
In today's world, where My Number cards and driver's licenses are increasingly integrated, the role of the wallet is changing. It's shifting from the "just carry everything for now" addition to the subtraction of honing down to what you truly need. What we want to create is a "tool" to help clear your thinking.
The Super Organization Technique of Keeping Only What's Necessary
Even for a slim wallet, we strive to maintain storage capacity while stripping away unnecessary components and structures from the wallet itself.Traditional wallets often feel like they've simply added as many conventional components as possible—bill compartments, card slots, coin pockets, and so on. SOLAHANPU's slim wallet, however, consciously aims to achieve its purpose with the absolute minimum components and structure. We focus on reducing elements by: "reducing the number and placement of overlapping leather parts while retaining functionality," and "introducing similar functions through alternative methods without adding extra leather."
Designing possessions is designing actions
Through this thought process, the products we ultimately create aim to be tools that become an extension of the body, positively influencing the owner's actions, experiences, and consciousness.
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