Press Release
The Sneaker Foot Wear by Kaj Ransvi Receives the A' Design Award in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
Kaj Ransvi recognized for footwear, shoes and boots design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design category for The Sneaker Foot Wear by Kaj Ransvi. The recognition forms part of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About The Sneaker Foot Wear
The shoe named The Sneaker is a shoe both for the reception and the skate ramp, it is raw and elegant at the same time. The color is matte black with details in gold, including a small jewelry attached to the string. When the sole is warned out, it can be replaced so the lifetime of the shoes is almost timeless. Each shoe is individually sewn by skilled craftsmen.
About Kaj Ransvi
Meet Kaj Ransvi - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Sweden. Kaj Ransvi's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Kaj Ransvi's impressive haul of Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Footwear, watches, lighting design, Kaj Ransvi's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Kaj Ransvi masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless.
Award Record
This recognition makes Kaj Ransvi a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Award
The A' Footwear Design Award is an international footwear design competition recognizing good footwears by leading footwear brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to footwear designers, shoe designers, boot designers and fashion designers from all countries. Entries typically include shoes, sneakers, sandals, boots, heels and loafers. Awarded footwear designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/footwear
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/118488
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/118488
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!118488
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/243551
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://kajransvi.com
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Sneaker Foot Wear
- Function
- Foot Wear
- Category
- Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Sports
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Wheat, Tan and Dark Khaki
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Kaj Ransvi
- Country
- Sweden
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #118488
Credits
- Team
- RYC & RICH-YCLED SHOES
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Shoe is raw and elegant at the same time, the materials are playing against each other. Each shoe is individually sewn by skilled craftsmen, the unique feature is that when the sole is warned out it can be replaced so the lifetime of the shoe are really long, the more you use it the better it fits, all leather are high quality. By an innovative use of already made luxury fashion materials and left over fabrics from acting in a responsible and ethical way the producer have an intense focus on reduction of carbon emissions.
- Inspiration
- I wanted to combine the bold and the elegant feelings in the sneaker design, a sneaker that you can wear both at the reception and on the skating arena.
- Research
- During my many years in the product design industry I have always looked at the sneakers industry, even when there are many existing designs there is always space for improvements.
- Challenge
- The challenge was internal to find a producer with focus on the environment, I wanted it to be located in Europe, no mass production, it was important that it was created by hand by skilled craftsmen.
- Realization and Technology
- Outer materials: Coco leather matte black, glossy gold colored leather. Inside: Nappa leather, Pendant: stainless steel with 14K gold coating. Sole:Double with ergonomic footbed. Each shoe is individually sewn by skilled craftsmen, the unique feature is that when the sole is warn out it can be replaced so the lifetime of the sneaker are really long, the more you use it the better it fits, all leather are high quality. By an innovative use of already made luxury fashion materials and left over fabrics from acting in a responsible and ethical way the producer have an intense focus on reduction of carbon emissions.
- Operation and Interaction
- The unique feature is that when the sole is warned out it can be replaced so the lifetime of the sneaker are really long, the more you use it the better it fits,
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started end of 2020 in the city of Malmo, the process have been very smooth much because of the close contacts with the factory team.
- Specifications
- widht 240 mm x dept 105mm x height 105mm
- Keywords
- fashion, sneakers, shoes, footwear
