2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Flying Fish Growth Dynamic Spine Backpack 4.0 Pro

Entrant

ANTA SPORTS PRODUCTS GROUP CO., LTD

Category

Product Design - Baby, Kids & Children Products

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The Flying Fish Growth Dynamic Spine Backpack 4.0 Pro is a functional school backpack designed for primary and middle school students, addressing the need for load reduction and stable support during children’s spinal development. In response to the current situation in China—where up to 74% of adolescents exhibit hunchback posture and approximately 20% are affected by scoliosis—the product integrates patented dynamic load-reduction technology, an adjustable height-adaptive system, and a segmented back pressure-distribution structure. Together, these innovations form an ergonomic, growth-oriented carrying solution that provides long-term spinal support and accompanies children throughout their developmental stages.
Inspired by the biological principles of flying fish maintaining balance with their fins and dispersing gravity while gliding, the patented Flying Fish Growth Spine-Protection System was developed. A bionic fishbone back panel, fin-shaped waist supports, and a dynamic shock-absorbing mechanism work in coordination to form an integrated shoulder–back–waist support structure.
The system is combined with a two-stage intelligent back-length adjustment mechanism, offering bidirectional 5 cm sliding to precisely fit children between 120–160 cm in height: Size S for 120–140 cm and Size M for 130–160 cm. This allows the backpack to evolve with the child’s growth, achieving a true “companion-style” spine-protection experience. Professional testing reports confirm a 268% improvement in spinal stability.
Based on supercar suspension principles, the backpack employs a dynamic shock-absorbing mechanism that extends force application time, converting instantaneous impact into elastic potential energy. This effectively reduces shoulder pressure by 51.2%; even when carrying a 5 kg load, the actual load borne by a single shoulder is reduced to only 0.52 kg.
The innovative 10-point three-dimensional pressure distribution system provides millimeter-level fitting across key areas including the shoulders, spinal groove, scapular region, and lumbar area. Each pressure transition zone is equipped with built-in cushioning air pads that absorb impact during walking, running, or accidental falls—functioning like an invisible layer of protection for the child.

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