Weaver Kaupapa Matua: Hū Whakaora nā Pear and Mulberry

Ko te hoahoa Weaver Kaupapa Matua: Hū Whakaora nā Pear and Mulberry he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2025 A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Hanga, Hātepe, Tawhā me te AI-Āwhina.

ParahiHoahoa Hanga· 2025

Weaver Kaupapa Matua: Hū Whakaora

nā Pear and Mulberry

Kiritaki: Pear and Mulberry

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Hoahoa Hanga

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Weaver Kaupapa Matua: Hū Whakaora

Kōrero Pukapuka: Ko Weaver he hū whakaora i hoahoatia mō ngā tamariki e 8 ki te 14 tau te pakeke. I whakawhanaketia te hū mā te matawai 3D, te whakamapi pēhanga, me te tauira parametric, nā reira ka hāngai tētahi takirua ki te āhua o ngā waewae o tētahi tamaiti. Ka taatai 3D-tia te hū katoa mā te kirihou thermoplastic polyurethane hangarite kotahi, e whakaiti ana i te uauatanga hanga me te para. Ko te hiku matawhaiwhai-taatai e whai ana i ngā hanganga miro whatu, e whakakotahi ana i te ngāwaritanga ahunga me te pūmautanga, nā reira kāore he taura hū e hiahiatia. Ko te turupou rohenga e tohatoha ana i te pēhanga, ā, e āwhina ana ki te whakamāma i te mamae waewae.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Weaver Kaupapa Matua: Hū Whakaora te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Weaver Kaupapa Matua: Hū Whakaora he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Weaver Kaupapa Matua: Hū Whakaora i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: 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.
Inenga & Pēketanga: 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
Tūtohu: therapeutic footwear, 3D printed shoes, parametric design, pediatric foot care, computational design, sustainable footwear, pressure mapping, AI-assisted design
Hangarau Whakanao: 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.
Wero Hoahoa: 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.
Rangahau: 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.
Whakaaweawe: 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.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: 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.
Rerenga Mahi: 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.
Whakamana Whakaahua: PEAR & MULBERRY