The Floatti suitcase was inspired by the concept of travel as movement, transition and transformation.
“We took a new approach to travel bags and created a suitcase that combines form and function: the Floatti suitcase is beautiful and also extremely functional. Its superior quality materials, innovative features and unique style make any trip both incredibly comfortable and an extraordinary experience.”
The concept of travel as transition is conveyed by the use of materials: polycarbonate, aluminum and leather alternate seamlessly for a harmonious look. The outer shell of coated polycarbonate with recessed aluminum inserts make the Floatti suitcase extremely durable and lightweight. The genuine leather trims give it a vintage accent and a familiar feel, while increasing its usability and comfort.
The concept of travel as a movement has been reinterpreted in the Floatti innovative suspension system. The Floatti is the world’s first suitcase with one suspension for both pushing and pulling motions which ensure multi-directional rolling, great stability and smooth maneuverability even on the bumpiest surface. The Floatti handbag tray with recessed top surface and retractable strap is designed to hold items securely in place even on the move.
The concept of travel as transformation and connection is captured in the Floatti embedded technologies and hi-tech features. The smart handle gives immediate hassle-free access to phones: making calls, texting, launching maps, everything is possible just by tapping the Floatti retractable pull handle. The integrated scale is extremely useful and discrete: it displays the weight only when the suitcase is lifted by the handle. The onboard battery can fully charge an iPhone up to 7 times or a MacBook up to 1.5 times, and the detachable electronics compartment makes it possible to take all electronics through security in one effortless motion.
About Andrea Ponti
Andrea Ponti is an Italian designer specializing in product design. Since 2013 he has lived in Hong Kong where he founded Ponti Design Studio Limited. After graduating in product design from the Politecnico of Milan, Italy in 2006, Andrea lived seven years in Japan. As a researcher with Kyushu University, he was on various internship programs with leading Japanese companies including Honda, Toyota, and Mitsubishi Electric. Fascinated by rational and minimalist design, he could learn directly from some of the greatest contemporary Japanese designers such as Toshiyuki Kita, Chiaki Murata, and Junzo Yamashita.
Andrea has organized many exhibits and events for the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Italy on the theme of product design between Italy and Japan. He has won many international prizes and awards, including the first prize at LG Mobile Design Awards 2012 for the revolutionary design of a smartphone for blind people. Currently, Andrea collaborates with numerous global companies such as Philips, Gibson Innovations and Dainese, as well as local companies in Asia, Europe and North America. His projects are featured in leading international design media.
About Ponti Design Studio
Ponti Design Studio is a Hong Kong-based product design company specializing in highly distinctive, brand-building and iconic designs. We design products that combine technological excellence with emotional design language. Our design range includes technology, consumer electronics, medical devices, lifestyle accessories and furniture. Founded in 2012 by Italian designer Andrea Ponti, the studio also provides branding and art direction services to client companies in Europe, Asia and North America. Our design process starts from the product, as we believe that the physical object is the essence of a brand.
We then create the identity of the brand around the product by progressively exploring and polishing the design language used to design the physical object. We have adopted a minimalist approach based on two principles: simplifying and reducing, while preserving appearance and functionality. This approach allows us to focus on the real essence of the object. Thanks to our minimalist approach, over the years, we have been able to develop numerous collaborations with well-known international companies such as Philips, Gibson Innovations, Dainese, as well as local companies, startups and universities.
