For our everyday object we selected the wallet or billfold. The constraints that define this object are that it is defined by the scale of paper bills, credit cards and ID cards, and occasionally coins. Wallets for men are generally scaled to be carried on the body in a pocket whereas women's wallets are generally scaled to be carried in a purse or bag or as an individual "small purse." The primary function of the object is to carry money and credit cards and personal ID cards. The main differences in the wallets are materials--leather, plastic, nylon, faux leather, and cloth. The other difference among the wallets we looked at was size. Some wallets tend to be more utilitarian in their design--simply made and lacking ornamentation, while others are signs of wealth or fashion--both in scale and material. Another difference among the wallets we looked at was how they folded and clasped together. Some wallets simply fold while others have snaps or a band to hold them shut.
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