A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:
Proof of Concept
Explorations that test ideas and functionality.
Functional Prototype
Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.
Appearance Prototype
Looks like the final product, but is not functional.
Design Prototype
Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.
Production Prototype
Appearance, function, and manufacturing methods match the final product.
Prototype Gallery
These photos and videos provide a detailed look at this project’s development.
The design team for Ninja Backpack is a group of college students and young professionals that wanted a minimalist and sleek backpack with hidden anti-theft features. It has to be secure and expandable for travel or every day use in the subway, on a plane or campus.
Colors Available: Dark Grey, Light Grey, Dark Red (limited 100)
The hidden expansion bag nearly doubles the storage area when pulled out and unfolded. It is made of lightweight nylon with a zipper, and 2 hardened steel hooks with adjustable straps.
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The anti-theft cover keeps water and thieves out of the back zipper.
Internal padded pocket protects both a laptop (up to 17") AND a tablet.
There is a hidden compartment with more pockets.- just unzip the 5 Pocket liner to access it.
Fast and easy access to wallet, phone, credit/transit cards - in the external zipper pockets.
USB power port - store your favorite power bank inside and connect to charge without taking it out.
Nearly one inch thick cushions lighten the load, with cool fabric and air channels.
What makes Ninja Backpack better:
No other backpack has 3 layers: foam padding between the waterproof shell and inner nylon liner.
Waterproof Oxford Canvas has a more refined look and feel than common nylon.
The thick back and shoulder straps and padding, heavy duty zippers, and metal pulls.
Quality craftsmanship reflect the distinction from other backpacks .
Safety and convenience of strapping onto your luggage handle.
Colors Available: Dark Grey, Light Grey, new Dark Red (limited 100)
Ninja Backpack Team - we are a group of college students and young professionals with family businesses involved in the design and manufacturing of bags, and accessories. Therefore, it was a natural for us to draw up what we wanted and get the prototype handmade in a couple months. We hail out of New York where we get our inspiration, and field tested the prototype for a month in December.
This campaign will help us launch a line of high quality backpacks with the hidden expansion bag design theme. Our results here will help us prove the market acceptance needed to get into retail outlets. That is why we are giving such heavy discounts and FREE Shipping to you guys.
Drawings, materials swatches, and hooks - part of the design process.
Working with our partner - our subcontractor is an OEM factory for Swiss Gear, and several quality international brands.
Rewards $130 Retail (FREE S & H)
All Rewards will be shipped with tracking to your door starting in June.
Stretch Goal $30,000 - 1 more color
choice of either Navy blue or Brown by backer voting
Get $10 18 in 1 Tool Card FREE -
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Risks and challenges
Ninja Backpack Team - we are a group of college students and young professionals with family businesses involved in the design and manufacturing of bags, and accessories. Therefore, it was a natural for us to draw up what we wanted and get the prototype handmade in a couple months.
Working with our partner - our subcontractor is an OEM factory for Swiss Gear, and several quality international brands. They have an exceptional record within the industry and we see no problems getting the Rewards delivered on time.