Weaver Sepatu Terapeutik dening Pear and Mulberry

Karya Weaver Sepatu Terapeutik dening Pear and Mulberry minangka pemenang sing diajeni banget saka A' Design Award Perunggu 2025 sing bergengsi ing Kategori Kompetisi Desain Generatif, Algoritmik, Parametrik lan Dibantu AI.

PerungguGeneratif· 2025

Weaver Sepatu Terapeutik

dening Pear and Mulberry

Klien: Pear and Mulberry

Pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ing Kategori Generatif

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Babagan Weaver Sepatu Terapeutik

Weaver iku sepatu terapeutik sing dirancang kanggo bocah umur 8 nganti 14 taun. Sepatu iki dikembangake liwat scanning 3D, pemetaan tekanan, lan pemodelan parametrik, saengga saben pasang cocog karo wangun sikil saben bocah. Sakabehe sepatu dicithak 3D nganggo siji jinis termoplastik poliuretan sing bisa didaur ulang, sing ngirangi rumitipun proses gawe lan sampah. Bagian ndhuwur sing dicithak-rajut ngetutake struktur rajutan tekstil lan nggabungake fleksibilitas arah karo stabilitas, saengga ora mbutuhake tali sepatu. Sol sing dizonasi nyebarake tekanan lan mbantu ngurangi lara ing sikil.

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Babagan A' Design Award Perunggu

Weaver Sepatu Terapeutik menang A' Design Award Perunggu, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain sing luar biasa sing dicirikake dening kreativitas, kapinteran lan kaweruh sing landhep. Pemenang Perunggu iku artefak sing trampil banget lan kreatif banget sing mbuktekake pengalaman sing jembar, imajinasi lan kapinteran para desainer. Weaver Sepatu Terapeutik dikarepake dadi barang sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani, profesional lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perunggu iki ngemot praktik sing paling apik ing seni, sains, desain lan teknologi, lan apik banget ing perhatiane marang rincian. Weaver Sepatu Terapeutik nyukupi kabutuhan kanthi apik, nutul kekarepan, ngaya rasa lan narik rasa pengin weruh.

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Sifat Unik: 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.
Ukuran & Kemasan: 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
Tag: therapeutic footwear, 3D printed shoes, parametric design, pediatric foot care, computational design, sustainable footwear, pressure mapping, AI-assisted design
Teknologi Produksi: 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.
Tantangan Desain: 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.
Riset: 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.
Inspirasi: 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.
Durasi Proyek: 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.
Alur Operasi: 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.
Kredit Gambar: PEAR & MULBERRY