# Project Description Nomadic Adaptations: Modular Artefacts Inspired by Nomadic Cultures Xin Ke Summary Final work Ke Xin is a designer and craft explorer. Born in Inner Mongolia, China in 2001, she holds a BA in Craft Art from Beijing University of Technology and is currently pursuing an MA in Fashion Artefact at the University of the Arts London. In Beijing, she engages with the depth and resilience of lacquer; in London, she examines narratives of fashion and the body. Her work seeks to capture time, cultural memory, and bodily experience inherent in materials. Ke Xin is a designer and craft explorer. Born in Inner Mongolia, China in 2001, she holds a BA in... College London College of Fashion Course MA Fashion Artefact Graduation year 2025 Final work Vest-bag The inspiration comes from the style of Mongolian clothing - the vest. People often store items in the vest. To facilitate movement, I want to design a bag similar to a clothing item, which can be integrated into the body as part of the clothing and does not require carrying a separate bag. It is made of leather and fur, and is a bag worn in a vest-like manner. Concept: Inspired by traditional horsemen’s utility garments that stay close to the body. Function: For carrying essential or valuable items documents, phone, tools, or small survival gear. Material: Hard leather for protection and structure Feature: Stable and body-fitting Hip-Bag In my design, the soft parts are made into expandable areas. Users can adjust the capacity of the bag and the different wearing methods according to their needs. Concept: References the collecting pouches used by nomads for herbs, plants, or fuel during migration. Function: Designed to carry found or gathered objects ，natural materials or daily essentials. Structure: Expandable and flexible, reflecting adaptability and temporary accumulation. Sleeve-Bag The inspiration comes from traditional nomadic quiver. I hope it can wrap around the arm like a sleeve, be able to open and fold, and be used for storing clothes, soft fabrics and items. Concept: the combination of traditional clothing and the body, such as sleeves or arm guards. Functions and carry-on objects: soft and compressible items (such as clothes, fabrics, scarves). Characteristics and meaning: can be unfolded and folded HandleBag The inspiration came from traditional nomadic food bags and wine bottles. I attempted to create bags made of leather and wool felt that could store food and had a heat-insulating effect.I hope that these two can be combined to form a large portable bag that can be moved, and both can be adjusted in length according to the needs. Concept: Inspired by the modular and thermal qualities of Mongolian yurts and felt structures. Function: For carrying and preserving food or other shared items. Material: Wool felt  naturally insulating and tactile, evoking warmth and protection. Feature: Can be connected together to expand volume or reconfigure function Research and process Share this project This project translates traditional nomadic principles of adaptability into a responsive system for modern urban mobility. Drawing from my Mongolian cultural background, this work investigates nomadic customs where survival depends on adapting to environmental changes rather than... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Body Climate Emergency Craft & Process Futures Histories Materiality Nature & Environment Places & Spaces Artefact Bag Leather MaterialCulture Multifunctional Natural Tradition Wool