Unreliable shape

A single question as the catalyst

"How should the coin pocket be closed? Or, how should it be partitioned?"
Though often an overlooked component, this is an unavoidable challenge when designing a wallet.

Zippers, snaps, deep flaps.
These can close securely. However, they add extra steps and bulk.

Is there a simpler, more functional form?
From this question, the short flap was born.

The short flap as the answer

What we arrived at was a small, seemingly unreliable component that ambiguously covers or doesn't cover the opening.
However, this short flap is not just a "lid."

｜To prevent coins from falling out

A small piece of leather at the top of the coin pocket.
In fact, this is sufficient to prevent coins from falling out.
As the wallet is used, it naturally forms a curve, further increasing security.
Moreover, since it only covers the top part of the coins, it hardly affects the overall thickness.

｜Does not obstruct visibility

Most coin pockets require a secure lid to be opened before their contents can be seen.
This small extra step becomes an obstacle to using coins daily.

The short flap doesn't cover too much.
You can naturally check your coins without conscious effort.

｜To protect banknotes

Banknotes are prone to getting dirty if they come into contact with coins, and easily creased if they come into contact with cards.
The short flap protects banknotes from these elements.

There's also a reason why it's a seamless, continuous piece with the coin pocket.
This is to prevent unnecessary creases or marks on banknotes even if they are compressed in the pocket.

The short flap is not just a lid.
It also serves as a partition to protect banknotes.

Accumulation of thought

Prevents coins from falling out.

Does not obstruct visibility.

Protects banknotes.

Fulfilling all these requirements with a small, seemingly unreliable component.

Before the introduction of Hitoe® Fold, I had never seen a wallet with this short flap.
The premise was that coin pockets must close securely.
And within that premise, the question itself probably didn't exist.

Even for things we take for granted, question them deeply.
A different answer might be there.
Accumulate thoughts down to the smallest detail.
That is the SYRINX way of thinking.

(Text by Hironao Sato | SYRINX Representative and Designer)