ST1806: ECOSORT

WINNIE BINTI ROBOI LABUAN MATRICULATION COLLEGE

The frustration of unzipping luggage to find shattered perfume, leaked skincare, and tangled cables epitomizes the pitfalls of conventional travel organizers, which lack shock absorption, structured compartments, and adaptable designs. Overpacked bags exacerbate these issues, leading to damaged belongings, financial loss, and time wasted navigating chaos. To pinpoint these pain points, our team conducted interviews with three frequent travelers—students at Labuan Matriculation College (LMC)—who face these issues regularly. The qualitative approach focused on understanding their packing habits, frustrations, and unmet needs. . These gaps—rooted in inflexible compartmentalization, non-adaptive storage, and materials failing to absorb shocks—highlighted the urgent need for an integrated solution. Addressing this, a prototype was engineered through a user-centric design process leveraging *Shapr3D*, a CAD application, to create precise 3D models. Parametric modeling and virtual simulations enabled optimization of compartment dimensions, material thickness, and shock-absorption properties, balancing protection with portability. Over a four-week iterative cycle, structural stress analyses and user feedback refined the design, culminating in a removable, padded organizer with modular compartments. Featuring water-resistant, shock-dampening materials, the product mitigates leaks and impacts while ensuring accessibility. By merging ergonomic design with advanced material science, the organizer safeguards delicate items without compromising luggage space, addressing systemic inefficiencies in packing. This innovation aspires to transform travel experiences, replacing chaos with order and vulnerability with resilience, ensuring journeys unfold as seamlessly as their destinations. With this solution, we aim to turn the page on packing woes, making every trip as smooth as the destination itself.