Melissa used her Bag Therapy prototype pack for a good eight months. “I had no idea this small, cute bag could be contributing what was a longstanding pain problem,” she says of her previous imitation Diesel. After meeting with Tae, she learned that the one strap was pulling down and shearing across already weakened muscles ...read on...
Melissa Wisconsin: Sketch Phase
January 27, 2010 – 12:00 am
To address Melissa’s shoulder & neck pain, a backpack would be essential, evenly distributing weight to a natural standing posture. In keeping with Melissa’s trim style preference, I’m inclined to keep it aesthetically basic: military canvas with metal hardware. I also have some heavy denim material that Melissa liked. The pack will have a special ...read on...
Multiple Bag Syndrome (MBS)
January 13, 2010 – 12:00 am
Because her current shoulder bag is too small, Melissa often has to carry multiple bags–grocery bag, stylee purse, a bag for her bags, etc. We call this MBS—Multiple Bag Syndrome. This is a fairly common problem, especially for aesthetically-conscious folks whose minimalist taste conflicts with the bulk of stuff they need to cart about day ...read on...
New Patient: Melissa Wisconsin
January 5, 2010 – 12:00 am
Melissa is in major need of a backpack for her daily work commute. She walks several miles to work each day at an audiology firm in San Francisco. She currently carries around a small imitation Diesel shoulder bag bought at a “Buffalo Exchange” -like store in Chicago. She has quasi-diagnosed early stage carpal tunnel syndrome, ...read on...
