artecnica has a new collection that has been born out of recycling advertising billboards.

impressed by artecnica's design w/ conscience program, TBWA, the advertising agency

for such companies as apple, adidas and absolute vodka, requested artecnica to exclusively

recycle their large format billboards into products. after a 2-year design process,

they are presenting the first
two commercial products of the billboard collection.





the 'stretch bag' laying flat

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'stretch bags' are die cut from 100% recycled billboards, transforming colorful advertising campaigns

into a clever bag. the design is drawn from the strength and symmetry of patterns found in nature

and has the ability to hold up to 75lbs. the 2-D design lies flat but then stretches into a

3-D structure when in use - a large bag with the smallest amount of waste. the solution is a bag

developed without needing, stitching, gluing or folding.

it is available in varying colors of billboards or natural brown leather.






pulling up on handles of the flat design

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results in a 3D structure

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the colors of the billboards provide visual interest

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an over the shoulder bag which can carry up to 75 lbs.

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no two bags are alike because of the various billboards used to produce them

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'stretch bags' also come in natural brown leather

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'cases' come in three different sizes

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the second product of the billboard collection is 'cases', which are fashioned after the simplicity

of traditional envelopes. they are crafted from sustainable cork and lined with billboard advertisements.

the three different sizes allow for versatility. the small and medium size can fit into a small

clutch or bag, while the largest one can easily be used on its own.






the folded design of 'cases'

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each case looks like an envelope

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it can be used a small clutch

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