OMG!!!!



http://www.dreambagchallenge.com/

KATA invite you to design your
dream photo bag and submit it to the challenge.
Each bag will be reviewed by a professional
panel of judges. The best design will be
selected as the winner, hand built exclusively
for the designer and packed full of
high-end photo equipment:
Canon 5D mk II body
2 Canon Lenses (24-105 EF L IS USM & 70-200 F/4.0 USM)
Gitzo Traveler kit (tripod+ head)
Litepanels MICROPRO

Isn't that a dream come true?!

(maybe this goes in news, but it IS a contest)

I'm stoked to see if they'll like my design. My only issue is I have 2 ideas I'd love to see implemented... Maybe Nikki can submit the other one?

it's open until March, so there's plenty of time to work on ideas.

This is awesome! Can we make multiple designs?

no, just one it sounds like (there's a video on that link).

That is F'ing awesome! Video is funny. Thanks, now to get to thinking...

I can't watch the video. Same room as my boss.

I can WATCH it, just not listen.

Giving it some time, I think I can come up with a good design. I would like to make a separate backpack and walk around bag though.

Yeah, I think my dad might be submitting a bag idea of his own...

Hmm I already have a few drawn in Cad cause I was thinking about making my own bag.

Sweet!

Originally Posted by Alchemy-Z

Hmm I already have a few drawn in Cad

Dammit! I want that camera! I wonder how many people are entering this.

Good lord there are a lot of designs on that site.

so what stops them from taking all the LOSING designs and turning them into bags?

Nothing. These contests are great for companies because it gives them a clear view (with pictures!) of what they need to improve upon. Really smart stuff.

^ exactly.

Also, holy **** some of these people can draw ridiculously well. I'd never have a chance!

On the other hand, while I see a bunch of the concepts that I had in mind, very few of these bags are drawn to a high level of detail - there isn't much about what's on the inside of pockets/pouches, how the inside divider system works, etc. Often times, it's those details that make all the difference in the world. Imagine having CF and SD pouches right on your shoulder straps or on a waist belt. Stuff like that.

Originally Posted by Kilonad

Also, holy **** some of these people can draw ridiculously well. I'd never have a chance!

On the other hand, while I see a bunch of the concepts that I had in mind, very few of these bags are drawn to a high level of detail - there isn't much about what's on the inside of pockets/pouches, how the inside divider system works, etc. Often times, it's those details that make all the difference in the world. Imagine having CF and SD pouches right on your shoulder straps or on a waist belt. Stuff like that.

Oh I'm SOOOOO Stealing your idea for my dream bag entry.. lol.

I'm kidding..


maybe

I am sure there are going to be lots of duplicates.

Noted for future postings.

a looooooooooooot of the submissions I've gone through seem VERY similar to existing bags (either Kata's or someone else's). But the details some of these guys get in there are awesome, here are two I like in terms of the drawings/details (but not the bag ideas, the first is a stealth reporter no?):
http://www.kata-bags.com/kataDBC/roo...reetRoamer.jpg
http://www.kata-bags.com/kataDBC/roo...8/interior.jpg

then an interesting backpack:
http://www.kata-bags.com/kataDBC/roo...a%20adroit.jpg

after going through over half of what's there though, I see some ideas worth stealing and I KNOW I'll have issues drawing half as well as some, but I still don't see anything groundbreakingly awesome there...

I liked the idea with detachable parts as well. I need to think it though.

Ben - did you go any further than the first page? Anything else good?

Does that adroit have a fanny pack?

Originally Posted by jjswee

Ben - did you go any further than the first page? Anything else good?

yeah, I actually did the option where they were all on one page, there's a bunch of well done submissions, but nothing I see that's amazing in terms of the design.

Originally Posted by Blazin

Does that adroit have a fanny pack?

it's more like the think tank 360 where part of the bag swings around on the waist belt so you have access w/o removing the pack.

Well I finally just went with the one (I would use the most) and gave it a snazzy color scheme.

so fingers crossed

and good luck to everyone else.

I hope a NSOP'er atleast wins it.

Ugh I forgot about this last night! I have such a terrible memory.

woot I'm in the top 100

Originally Posted by Alchemy-Z

woot I'm in the top 100

are they ranked, or you're just in the first 100 to submit?

and link?

I still need to draw mine up, but I also have a few details to work out in my head first.

Same here Ben. I wanna see what the number 1 is.

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

are they ranked, or you're just in the first 100 to submit?

and link?

I still need to draw mine up, but I also have a few details to work out in my head first.

yeah they are Ranked (far as I can tell its by how many stars you get + how many votes)

like #1 has something like 200 votes and 4 stars

when you click on dream bag gallery you can sort by (Ranking) or (Most viewed)

current #1 is

B.O.S.S
SiuHou Chong


you can search it on the gallery...no way to direct link it


and its not in order cause if you search by oldest their are plenty with only 1 or 2 stars (but 50 votes)

the "Trunk" design is awesome, and is using something I was trying to come up with. An easy way to access from both sides and the top and back.

Yeah some really good ideas on their.

I don't think I will win but I want to atleast rank in the top 50 (so far out of 315 + submissions)

but I think its Ranking + the site judges...so who knows maybe just being in the rankings of the popularity contest will be enough to get thier attention.


for my description I almost put


I designed this bag because I currently shoot with a Sony Alpha 100 and a bunch of minolta dinosaur lenses...and would really like to step up my gear game because its what all the cool people are doing on my favorite photography forum....infact just send me the bag back full of money.

Tim, did you put your name on your so we can see it?
If not, what did you call your bag?

I noticed 4 people that included their name with the bag name that had two designs submitted.

Originally Posted by billd92

Tim, did you put your name on your so we can see it?
If not, what did you call your bag?

mine is tha KATA COMPASS

It had a good start but I think my momentum has halted

ah well

I really like your design, but some of the designs were terrible.

Originally Posted by billd92

I really like your design, but some of the designs were terrible.

Thanks! (do you have one posted on it yet)?

Alchemy-z, that's pretty close to the design I had in my head since I saw the competition, nice!

I've noticed there's a flaw in their design gallery; you can't actually sort by highest rating. Sorting by "rating" only puts the designs with the most ratings first.

Some of them are really cool I would hate to be the judge.

will the winning bag be up for re sale?

Originally Posted by unamused

wow id totally want to enter but i suck at drawing...

+1

I started drawing mine a few weeks ago, it SUCKS... I need to find someone who's good at drawing, or photoshop real bags....

Originally Posted by Tylersladen

will the winning bag be up for re sale?

the winner gets their bag made for them, but you can bet if it's a good idea they'll make them commercially.

bump for march first coming!!! I really need to draw mine up and make it not look like ****.

I forgot about this.

Is that all there is too it? It shows nothing about the inside layout, the capacity or anything other than a couple of flimsy clips so you can mix and match your handbag with your dress. I thought it was a serious competition?

that winning bag might be really cool actually. It's a sling backpack and shoulder bag hybrid and it also accordions to accommodate more gear. I was playing with BOTH of those ideas. It also looks like it might have a side access panel to it as well, which if that's true this could actually be exactly what I'm looking for...

And I never ended up entering. I don't regret it now either looking at the winners. When we were originally looking at this, most of the entries were mickey mouse and drawn. All the winners were presented VERY well which obviously effected the judging.