Welcome to the wonderful world of Framework Designs, born and raised in Melbourne/Naarm on Wurundjeri Land.
Since 2018 we've been designing and making bike bags, that don't look like bike bags.
Meet the team. . .
Tia Evans
Founder
Tia stumbled upon the world of bike bag making before a transformative trip to Japan in early 2018.
Inspired by the need for practical and stylish gear, she embarked on the journey of crafting her own canvas bike bags for the trip (on a tiny little domestic sewing machine!).
Equipped with a background in visual arts and textile design, she blends functionality and aesthetics seamlessly in her creations.
Her dedication to the craft has earned her recognition among fellow cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts seeking high-quality and distinctively different gear.
Iris (the boy)
Iris helps break down cardboard boxes for recycling and takes a lot of naps.
That's all folks!
I might say 'us' or 'we' when writing copy, but this is a one woman show.
If it seems like a bigger operation, thank you, I am very flattered.
Production Transparency
We now have two distinct product ranges in our line up:
BESPOKE Range
Since 2018 these items have been made in our little Melbourne Studio from waterproof canvas.
RENEW Range
Our brand new range of products featuring recycled materials. Made in an ethically accredited factory in Guangzhou, China.
The materials we have chosen are certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), an independent certification that verifies recycled content, responsible production, and traceability across the supply chain.
Sedex helps the factory maintain transparency and ethical practices by regularly assessing how they manage social, environmental, and ethical factors.
This means the people who make our products are treated fairly and with respect.
BSCI goes a step further, making sure the factory meets high standards for worker rights, safe working conditions, and fair wages, so you can be confident that every item was made in an environment that values people and their well-being.
For us it means peace of mind that the people making our products are treated with respect and care.
For you, it means carrying something that feels good in every sense of the word!
images courtesy of our factory
" Every now and again, I meet someone from our little corner of the bike industry who reignites my love for this community, and Tia is one of those people. Framework Designs creates functional yet stylish bags with a distinct look, but it’s more than just earth-toned canvas and carefully considered aesthetics that set her apart from other bag makers. I appreciate that she isn’t designing bags to fit into a certain box and is instead leaning into what she knows and what she’s passionate about. "
- Miles Arbour
BIKEPACKING.COM
" Framework Designs is an outlier brand, and that’s something special. Their bags are unique, intentional and elegant – just like their creator. "
- Bec Norman
THE RADAVIST