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Harsh Mane

MIT Institute of design

Harsh Mane is a designer studying at MIT Institute of Design, Mumbai, graduating in 2027. He works at the intersection of UX and material craft equally at home designing digital experiences and working with physical materials. For him, design lives in how things feel, not just how they look.

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Bike as a Canvas

Category: Accessories

Competitions: International

This project treats the motorcycle as a canvas for personal identity. Rather than buying generic accessories, I designed and handcrafted a complete leather suite specifically for my Triumph Scrambler 400X, six pieces that are both functional and expressive. The collection includes a tank strap, handlebar grips, a headlight X-strap, a crossbar pad, a wallet, and a barrel bag. Each piece was built to solve a real problem on the bike while giving it a raw, handcrafted character that reflects my personal style. Every item was made entirely by hand, paper patterns, saddle stitching, wet moulding, riveting, and laser engraving. No synthetic materials, no shortcuts. The leather is designed to age and improve with use, building a patina unique to the rider. The project is a direct response to fast fashion, accessories built to last a lifetime, not a season. The work found a real audience: the documentation reel reached 75,000+ views, proving genuine demand for personalised, durable leather goods in the motorcycle space.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.