SK 01 Jute Messenger Pouch
A design study that came from necessity, as there is too much shit to carry around on a daily basis and pockets are inconsistent.
The Messenger Pouch was birthed from necessity, however became a canvas to explore regional material languages.
Jute is known as Bangladesh’s golden fibre. Being a vital part of Bangladesh's economy and cultural identity, the body of the bag provided the retail space to showcase the hand loomed fabric.
SK 02 Derby Slip On
With a large live stock population and a fresh supply of hides from un aliving cows every year, leather is one of the economic export cornerstones for Bangladesh.
Coupling leather with other regional Bengali materials, such as jute fabric and rubber soles, the SK 02 slip on derby utilises the footwear manufacturing potential here, to produce a unisex timeless silhouette that is comfy while is keeping you the flyest at any occasion.
SK 03 Jute Information Postcard
With the origins of Socials Work’s design language rooting from the Bengali post office, reference will still be made to this integral institution to Bangladesh’s liberation.
As a literal reference, postcards are produced to provide information on the materials and craft from the country. The designs were based on the original first eight post stamps designed by Biman Malik.
The SK 03 postcard provides information on the jute industry of Bangladesh.
SK 05 Rickshaw Messenger Pouch
A design study that came from necessity, as there is too much shit to carry around on a daily basis and pockets are inconsistent.
The Messenger Pouch was birthed from necessity, however became a canvas to explore regional material languages.
Rickshaws are part of the visual identity of Bangladesh. The canopies have to be durable, waterproof and visually striking to attract people. Discarded canopies made them ideal material to use for the body of the SK 02 Messenger Pouch.
SK 10 Dwip Gallery Exhibition - Haater Kaj
Samajik Kaj had the opportunity to take over Dwip gallery in Dhaka, between 29/11/25 till 09/12/25.
The exhibition called Haater Kaj, which translates into hand work, showcased the range of design studies form the Samajik Kaj catalogue.
Haater Kaj also wanted to bring you visitors into the processes of how a design study becomes a reality. A pop up studio was created in the exhibition, exposing visitors to process, hopefully this brought a greater appreciation on the everyday hands that are used, to craft the objects that you interact with on a daily basis.