'Why should we leave innovation to the biggest companies in the world?'

Sarah Giblin had a simple idea to revolutionise the humble backpack. She has since created the RiutBag and turned it into a £1m business

It was on a budget flight that Sarah Giblin had the idea for what is now her business, Riut. Despite having no background or training in design or manufacturing, the former professional classical singer decided to revolutionise the humble backpack.

On the packed flight she watched as a man struggled with the pockets and zips on his bag. Simultaneously feeling stressed about the safety of her own belongings, it struck her that the pockets and openings on backpacks face the wrong way.

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Source: Guardian