COVANI is a portable leather fan concept designed to pass as an accessory. Designer Taemin Lee wrapped a circular, leather-covered body around the fan mechanism, so the object reads as a miniature shoulder bag.
When the magnetic cover is closed, the grille disappears. The front presents a broad, unbroken surface, with stitching along the rounded edges and a matching strap that completes the silhouette.
Hardware and carrying
The strap connector is a polished metal piece shaped like a knotted cord. It adds a jewelry-like touch to an otherwise plain leather fan design.
Worn across the torso, the fan hangs clear of the hands. The look suggests a bag, but the concept offers no compartment for a phone, keys or a wallet.
Like COVANI, this design hides its function until you move it, so airflow is the real test of the concept. AirFlow fire pit that cuts smoke shows how smart engineering can shape airflow without changing the object’s look.
Getting airflow from the portable leather fan
Start by sliding the front cover open and securing it against the back. Then swing the fan unit outward on its hinge. The gap between the unit and the body lets air move across the blades.
The leather shell does not move air. The fan unit does that work.
Once open, the device is meant to be held or set down. You can raise it toward your face while waiting outside, or prop the lower section on a table and angle the blades upward.
Controls and unknowns
Inside the opened body of this accessory sits a circular button and a row of small illuminated bars. A small port runs along the lower edge. These controls stay hidden while the fan is worn.
The presentation does not state battery life, charging time or airflow output. It shows how the fan would be carried, but not how strongly it would blow.
Finishes and folding
The round shape of the design stays the same across every finish. The concept includes mint-colored leather, a pale version, a dark patterned option and a reflective metallic treatment.
The metallic finish moves closest to statement jewelry. The pale and dark versions sit more quietly beside everyday clothing.
Jewelry-like hardware and a reflective finish give the fan a piece-of-wearable-art feel. For a similar blend of adornment and message, see melting ice necklace on water scarcity, which turns a wearable into a statement.
Putting the fan away reverses the opening steps. Fold the unit back down and return the cover to the front. That takes more steps than tucking a bare handheld fan into a pocket.
COVANI trades convenience for disguise. It asks for a few extra steps, and it makes no performance claims beyond the design. The bet is that a fan people want to carry will look like something they already own.
H/T yankodesign.com
Frequently asked questions
What is the COVANI portable leather fan?
COVANI is a portable leather fan concept designed by Taemin Lee to pass as an accessory. A circular, leather-covered body surrounds the fan mechanism, so it looks like a miniature shoulder bag.
How do you open the COVANI fan to get airflow?
First, slide the front cover open and secure it against the back. Then swing the fan unit outward on its hinge, which creates a gap that lets air move across the blades.
Can the COVANI fan carry a phone, keys, or a wallet?
No. The article says the concept offers no compartment for a phone, keys, or a wallet, even though its shape resembles a bag.
Does COVANI list its battery life or airflow output?
No. The presentation does not state battery life, charging time, or airflow output, so it shows how the fan would be carried but not how strongly it would blow.
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