Wagamama Staff Bag
An updated staff bag for Wagamama, created completely from recycled materials and production reshored to the UK.
The aim was to provide a more flexible staff bag that could be worn in different positions, allowing each team member to personalise their style to suit their own taste, while securely holding the items needed for working in the restaurants.
The bags are designed to be worn across the body or around the waist, adjusted using a bespoke webbing strap. Designed to hold the Wagamama PDA device where orders are captured, as well as the iconic red marker pens and the cleaning cloths used to wipe down tables, there is also a space to discreetly store personal items such as mints or sanitary products for example.
The bag uses a layered construction in order to achieve 3 separated pocket spaces, while maintaining a slim profile for resting on the hip and upper thigh area, or under the shoulder when worn across the body.
Working closely with team members in various London restaurants, prototypes were able to be tested and validate designs in person, observing how they functioned during the team’s shift. This feedback loop and iterative process allowed quick adaptation of construction and patterns to improve fitment, accessibility and overall aesthetic of the bag, resulting in a garment that comfortably fits a wide variety of team members, while securely holding belongings and instilling a sense of pride in their work uniforms.