Weaver Terapeutska obuća od Pear and Mulberry

Dizajn Weaver Terapeutska obuća od dizajnera Pear and Mulberry je visoko cijenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2025 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award u kategoriji Generativni, Algoritmički, Parametarski i AI-Potpomognuti Dizajn.

BronzaGenerativni· 2025

Weaver Terapeutska obuća

autor Pear and Mulberry

Klijent: Pear and Mulberry

Dobitnik nagrade Brončana nagrada A' Design Award u kategoriji Generativni

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O dizajnu Weaver Terapeutska obuća

Weaver je terapeutska obuća dizajnirana za djecu uzrasta od 8 do 14 godina. Obuća se razvija putem 3D skeniranja, mapiranja pritiska i parametarskog modeliranja, tako da svaki par odgovara obliku stopala jednog djeteta. Cijela obuća je 3D štampana od jedinstvenog reciklažnog termoplastičnog poliuretana, što smanjuje složenost proizvodnje i količinu otpada. Gornji dio, štampan u tehnici pletenja, prati strukture tekstilnog pletenja i kombinuje usmjerenu fleksibilnost sa stabilnošću, tako da pertle nisu potrebne. Zonirani đon raspoređuje pritisak i pomaže u ublažavanju bolova u stopalima.

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O nagradi Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Weaver Terapeutska obuća je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Weaver Terapeutska obuća bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, nauci, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Weaver Terapeutska obuća sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

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Jedinstvena svojstva: This project is a pioneering therapeutic shoe system that leverages computational design and 3D printing to provide personalized foot care for children aged 8-14. Unlike conventional shoes, We|aver+ integrates parametric modeling, pressure mapping, and material anisotropy to create a tailored support-comfort balance. Its print-knit TPU upper mimics textile knitting structures while offering directional flexibility and stability, eliminating shoelaces and enhancing fit.
Dimenzije i pakovanje: Dimensions: 230mm x 85mm x 135mm
Material: Recyclable TPU
Fabrication: Full-body 3D printing with integrated print-knit upper and zoned cushioning sole
Design Parameters: Gait-adaptive sole structure, anisotropic flexibility, localized pressure distribution
Oznake: therapeutic footwear, 3D printed shoes, parametric design, pediatric foot care, computational design, sustainable footwear, pressure mapping, AI-assisted design
Tehnologija proizvodnje: It is produced using 3D scanning, pressure mapping, and parametric modeling to generate individualized shoe designs. The entire shoe is 3D printed in a single material (recyclable TPU), reducing manufacturing complexity and waste. By utilizing Grasshopper plug-ins (Kangaroo, Weaverbird, Mesh+, LunchBox) and DOE optimization, we fine-tune element thickness, porosity, and structural orientation for each foot’s unique needs.
Dizajnerski izazov: The biggest challenge was reconciling flexibility with structural support in a single-material, 3D-printed design. Overcoming material constraints, we engineered a knit-inspired TPU upper that adapts dynamically. Additionally, ensuring cost-effectiveness and sustainability for growing children’s feet required computational efficiency and recyclable materials. The project pushes the boundaries of generative design in medical footwear, merging biomechanics, AI-assisted customization, and additive manufacturing.
Istraživanje: We conducted design-driven research to develop personalized pediatric footwear. Objectives included optimizing support-flexibility balance, sustainable fabrication, and medical efficacy. Methodologies included 3D scanning, pressure mapping, and parametric modeling, analyzed using DOE simulations and material stress tests. Results showed that print-knit TPU structures improve directional stability, while zoned soles provide customized pain relief. Insights highlight the potential of data-driven footwear design in clinical applications.
Inspiracija: It was inspired by the structural properties of hollow-loose knitting, commonly seen in textiles and chainmail, which achieve varying stiffness and stretch in different directions. This paradox of support and flexibility guided our parametric approach, where 3D scanning and computational optimization enabled customized footcare solutions.
Trajanje projekta: The project began in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with fabrication conducted at Harvard FabLab. The next phase involves IRB-approved user testing and material research collaboration with 3D printing start-ups in Boston.
Tok rada: The shoes are personalized through foot scanning and pressure analysis, generating a custom design optimized for foot health. The print-knit TPU upper adapts snugly, eliminating the need for shoelaces, while the dynamic sole customizes zoning softness to relieve pressure-induced pain. Over time, the parametric bottom grid wear pattern helps monitor gait and diagnose foot pathologies.
Autorstvo slika: PEAR & MULBERRY