YPB Iconic Tote Bag – Hangtag Development

Project Overview

This project focuses on the design and production of a clamshell-style hangtag for the Abercrombie & Fitch YPB Iconic Tote Bag. The goal was to create a mechanical art layout that effectively showcases the product's features, dimensions, and materials while maintaining Abercrombie & Fitch’s branding and premium aesthetic.

Design Process

1. Concept Development

  • Researched Abercrombie & Fitch's brand identity, typography, and color schemes to maintain consistency.

  • Established the core messaging: highlighting the tote’s functionality, quality, and travel-friendly features.

  • Designed iconography and layout to enhance readability and visual appeal.

3. Material & Print Considerations

  • Premium 16 pt. cardstock with a matte finish for a sleek, high-end look.

  • Reinforced with a grommet hole for durability.

  • CMYK color mode for consistent print output.

  • Designed for string attachment for easy display on retail shelves.

2. Structural Layout & Mechanics

  • Developed a clamshell-style tag with an intuitive fold structure.

  • Incorporated a supplemental tag with graphics to grab attention at first look.

  • Ensured a balanced layout of text, imagery, and barcode placement for seamless in-store scanning.

Key Features & Benefits

📦 Ample Storage – Interior and exterior pockets for organization.
🔒 Secure Closure – Top zipper to keep valuables safe.
Travel-Friendly – Back trolley pass flap for easy luggage attachment.
📏 Dimensions – 15" H x 5.5" W x 18" L.
🌍 High-Quality Build – Imported materials for durability and style.

Final Tag Design

The final selection includes:

  • Clamshell Hangtag – Double-sided layout with front product imagery, core features, and a barcode for retail scanning.

  • Supplemental Tag – A compact tag reinforcing branding and key benefits through graphic patterns and text.

Technical Specifications

Main Hangtag Dimensions

  • Final Cut Size: 4.25” x 2.75”

  • Bleed Area: 0.125”

  • Safe Zone: 4.00” x 2.50”

  • Hole Placement:

    • Diameter: 0.181”

    • Centered at: 1.16” horizontally, 0.275” from the fold

Supplemental Tag Dimensions

  • Final Cut Size: 2.25” x 0.80”

  • Bleed Area: 0.125”

  • Safe Zone: 2.00” x 0.675”

  • Hole Placement: 0.10” diameter, centered at 0.40” horizontally

Final Designs

initial Design iterations

Back

Front

Mockups

Top Panel

Bottom Panel

YPB Tote Bag

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