Me and Nicky were invited by my mate Rob to enter his Pimp my Trunki challenge! If you’re not aware of Rob’s luggage for little people, check ‘em out here. I remembered when Rob was designing the original Trunki at University, his first sketches were all of a furry animals. I always thought at somepoint he’d release a big furry version, but he hasn’t, so I’ve done it for him!
I’ve made it so that it’s basically just a stuffed cover that could be easily slipped on and off (and packed away inside). The material I used (toilet rugs!) was a bit on the think side, had to hand sew everything and it only just about manages to pack away inside itself. Nicky made the little caveman rider, I’m sure all you crafters will want to know how we did the hair – I’m not entirely sure what it is, some sort of hair piece (but ring shaped?) from the big wig shop at the beginning of Ridley Road Market in Dalson.
It’s going to be displayed along with about 10 other custom trunki’s from other designers and artists at this years Bristol Design Festival, 5th-11th June 2009. I’ll be going down on Saturday to check it out.
Update: What I didn’t realise (should of read the brief..) is that the custum Trunki’s are getting auctioned off to raise money for the festival. So if you can’t make it down the auction and would like to own a Cookie & Nicky ridable luggage original, then email penny@magmatic.co.uk with your bid.
Said, on June 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm :
[...] Cookie and I have been busy working on a little project for the Bristol Design Festival, Pimp My Trunki! If you’ve not heard of Trunki, it’s a much loved kids-ride-on-suitcase designed by Cookie’s college buddy Rob Law. ( Documentary about Rob here ) Kids go mental for them. [...]
Said, on June 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 pm :
Wow Cookie & Nicky you absolute stars, lovin the wooly mammoth Trunki, arrived in the office today and the whole Trunki team think its brill. The caveman sock monkey is a splendid addition and using a toilet matt is pure Genius.
Said, on June 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 pm :
Oh and you can put privet bids in to buy them, raising money for the festival. If you fancy an original cookie/nick work of wooly art Email penny@magmatic.co.uk
Said, on June 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm :
Oh I didn’t realise they were getting auctioned off! I’ll update the post with info.
Said, on September 8th, 2009 at 1:41 pm :
[...] Also if you’ve got a little kiddie, check out his new limited edition Gruffalo Trunki, almost as good as mine & Nicky’s mammoth effort. [...]