Dino Stride Cactli Dino Nehnemi ītēchcopa Eric Paskach

Tlanāhuatīlli Dino Stride Cactli Dino Nehnemi ītēchcopa Eric Paskach cē cencā mahuizzō tēmacēhualōni īpan huēyi 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli īpan Altepetlacayotl Tlachihchihualiztli Nēhuilīztli Tlamantli.

TepoztliAltepetlacayotl· 2025

Dino Stride Cactli Dino Nehnemi

īpal Eric Paskach

Tlanāhuatīlli: Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Tēmacēhualōni īpan Altepetlacayotl Tlamantli

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Tlanēxtilistli

Ītechcopa Dino Stride Cactli Dino Nehnemi

Dino Stride ce cactli tlachihchiuhtli inic mopiaz ipampa in pipiltotontin in quipiaquih tepozicxitl huan ixicxi mahmana ihuan ixicxitl huan icxopili quinamiqui. In icuac tlachihchiuhtli ica ce ihcuiloli malinalli tlen quicahua in ehecatl calaqui, inic amo miec totonqui mochihua nepantla icxitl ihuan tepoztlacenpanolli. Ce tlallantic huejcatlan quitemaca necoc huan tlapaleuiliztli itech tepoztlacenpanolli, zan quipiya in achi cualcan yehyecatl ce cactli piltontli. Amatl in nenecoc zipperes quicahua achtopa in cactli motlapohuaz, ic panoz huan quiquixtiz cactli zan tepitzin ihuan amo ohui. Tlacecehualiztli ica dinosaurios huan ce tlapaltilizyotl camuflaje quitemaca yolqui, ahuiyac neci. In tlachichihualiztli quitlacaquiltia yolic-necahualiztli, cualli namiquiliztli huan yoltiliztli ipan tonalli patlaniliztli.

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Ītechcopa Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Dino Stride Cactli Dino Nehnemi ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Dino Stride Cactli Dino Nehnemi ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Dino Stride Cactli Dino Nehnemi quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

Tlanēxtilistli Ītēixpan

Āmatl Tlanextīliztli

Tlapōhualli, tēquitqueh īwan tēchmachilīztli ōquinmaca in tlanēxtīlīlli.

Cē Zan Ītēchcopa: 1 in 345 children are born with cerebral palsy. That is a huge number of children that not only need lower-limb orthotics, but special shoes as well. In the orthotics-friendly footwear market, there is a massive disconnect in communication leading to a final product that completely neglects the user's needs.

Dino Stride solves these issues with an orthotics-friendly shoe that is functional, stylish, and fun, making orthotics more engaging for children, and aiding rehabilitation.
Huēyiliztli īhuān Tlacualtepēhualli: The physical model was designed for the average three to four-year-old boy using an ankle-foot orthosis to keep fit while wearing the orthotics a top priority.

The shoe itself is approximately 100mm x 200mm x 125mm
Tōcāitl: adaptive, shoes, orthotics, AFO, children, dinosaur, footwear, cerebral palsy, kids, friendly
Tlachīhualiztli Māchiyōtl: Empathic design is an approach that brings critical insights into the design process. Throughout this project, I did not only gather data from interviews, surveys, and secondary research. Through firsthand experiences, I immersed myself in the world of those who rely on orthotic-friendly footwear. I understood their frustrations and felt their desire for something better. Every choice was driven by what I had learned, ensuring the final design truly serves the children who need it most.
Tlanāhuatīlli Nētēcahuilīztli: The biggest challenge of this project was reshaping the shoe form to comfortably accommodate an orthotic without sacrificing the look and feel of a typical kids' shoe. Every child deserves to feel confident and included, so it was crucial to design something that blends in seamlessly with their peers' footwear. Through several iterations, the final design emerged, one that works comfortably with orthotics while prioritizing style, comfort, and the joy of simply being a kid.
Tlatēmōliztli: For Dino Stride, I conducted surveys and interviews of caregivers of children with lower-limb orthotics, empathic role-play of the child and orthotist, and studied research relating to gait, orthotics, and footwear for orthotics. The objective was to identify which issues were most prevalent for children with lower-limb orthotics. Style, fit, and width were the most prevalent issues. The surveys and interviews conducted provided the most critical insight for design decisions.
Tēyōllālīliztli: Children with disabilities are often disregarded in the world of design. Most equipment designed for these children is simply downscaled versions of technology made for adults. This practice neglects the fact that these users are children and that their wants and needs are far different from those of adults. Therefore, children with disabilities need products designed specifically for them.

I was inspired to make a change in the orthotics-friendly footwear market which suffers from this exact problem.
Tēquitl Cāhuitl: This project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024. It was exhibited in Ames Iowa at Iowa State University in May 2024
Tēquitl Ōhuitl: The upper is made of a breathable mesh knit to mitigate the heat generated from the foot against the orthotics. A deep sole provides space and support for the orthotics while maintaining the typical height of a kid's shoe. Side zippers allow the front of the shoe to fold open for fast and easy donning and doffing while wearing the orthotics. The dinosaur details and camo pattern add necessary character and fun to the shoe to help with acceptance of the orthotics and self-confidence.
Patentēmeh: Copyrights belong to Eric Paskach, 2025
Īxiptla Tlanēxtīlli: Image #5: Photographer Bjorn Iverson, 2024