Today, JanSport is mainly known for its school backpacks. A staple in schools across ... for students at seven different universities to design a product using Alcoa aluminum, McCory jumped ...

Mr. McCory’s backpack was released a few years after another lightweight nylon pack designed by the Colorado company Gerry.

The Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) junior recently signed ... Cooper’s work is now featured on a line of JanSport backpacks, including the Adaptive models for those who use mobility ...