Weaver Terapeutyske Skuon troch Pear and Mulberry

Weaver Terapeutyske Skuon troch Pear and Mulberry is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2025 A' Design Award yn Brûns yn de kompetysje-kategory Generatyf, Algoritmysk, Parametrysk en AI-stipe Ûntwerp.

BrûnsGeneratyf· 2025

Weaver Terapeutyske Skuon

troch Pear and Mulberry

Klant: Pear and Mulberry

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner yn de kategory Generatyf

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Oer Weaver Terapeutyske Skuon

Weaver is in terapeutyske skoech ûntwurpen foar bern fan 8 oant 14 jier. De skoech wurdt ûntwikkele troch 3D-scanning, drukmapping en parametrysk modellearjen, sadat elk pear oerienkomt mei de foarm fan de fuotten fan ien bern. De hiele skoech wurdt 3D-print yn ien inkele recycelbere thermoplastyske polyurethaan, wat de kompleksiteit fan produksje en ôffal fermindert. De print-brei boppekant folget textylbreipatroanen en kombinearret rjochtingsflexibiliteit mei stabiliteit, wêrtroch skoechbannen net nedich binne. De sônearre sool ferspriedt druk en helpt fuotpine te ferljochtsjen.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Brûns

Weaver Terapeutyske Skuon is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Weaver Terapeutyske Skuon wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Weaver Terapeutyske Skuon foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: 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.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: 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
Labels: therapeutic footwear, 3D printed shoes, parametric design, pediatric foot care, computational design, sustainable footwear, pressure mapping, AI-assisted design
Produksjetechnology: 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.
Untwerpútdaging: 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.
Undersyk: 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.
Ynspiraasje: 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.
Projektdoer: 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.
Operaasjestreamferrin: 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.
Ofbyldingskrediten: PEAR & MULBERRY