It's often more practical—and less expensive—to purchase an existing solution than to create something new. Before diving into a new project, I conduct preliminary research into the problem and explore available solutions.

Mastectomy Bras These are primarily designed to support recovery while blending with conventional fashion. However, they are not intended for use as outerwear or to carry practical, everyday items. Reboundwear Women's Tops

Utility Vests / Shoulder Holsters While these are built for everyday practicality, they often have a military-inspired, gender-neutral aesthetic. My goal is to design a gender-affirming alternative that offers both functionality and evokes the symbolism of a practical, empowering replacement for a breast. Urban Tool Shoulder Holsters

Breast Inserts Breast inserts, or breast forms, are available in a range of materials and designs, but they generally focus on aesthetic purposes or post-surgical comfort, without incorporating practical functionality like carrying items. Typically made of fabric or silicone, there are also FDM solutions available for prototype engineering. Takposha's Printable Breast Form