Dino Stride Khau Ncaws Taws Dino Stride los ntawm Eric Paskach

Qhov qauv tsim Dino Stride Khau Ncaws Taws Dino Stride los ntawm Eric Paskach yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2025 A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Zej Tsoom.

HlauZej Tsoom· 2025

Dino Stride Khau Ncaws Taws Dino Stride

los ntawm Eric Paskach

Tus Neeg Siv: Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Zej Tsoom

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Mus Saib Lub Vev Xaib Saib ntawm A' Design Award Tsab Xov Xwm Daim Phiaj Khoom Plig

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Qhov Tsim

Txog Dino Stride Khau Ncaws Taws Dino Stride

Dino Stride yog khau ncaws taws tsim los rau me nyuam yaus uas hnav ankle-foot orthoses (khoom txhawb ncej taw thiab ceg taw). Sab saum khau siv mesh knit uas pa tau nqus, txo tau kev kub cig ntawm ko taw thiab lub orthosis. Lub hauv taw khau tob dav muab chaw thiab kev txhawb rau lub orthosis tab sis tseem khaws tau qhov siab zoo li ib khau me nyuam yaus ib txwm siv. Cov zippers ntawm sab ntug pab kom sab hauv ntej khau qhib tau, ua rau kev hnav khau thiab hle khau ceev thiab yooj yim. Cov duab dinosaur thiab lub qauv camouflage ntxiv rau tus yam ntxwv txaus ua si. Tus tsim khoom no txhawb kev nyob tau zoo, kev haum thiab kev muaj kev cia siab thaum lub sij hawm kho mob rov qab (rehabilitation).

Qhov Lees Paub

Txog A' Design Award Hlau

Dino Stride Khau Ncaws Taws Dino Stride yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Dino Stride Khau Ncaws Taws Dino Stride xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Dino Stride Khau Ncaws Taws Dino Stride tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

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Pob Xov Xwm

Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: 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.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: 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
Cov Ntsiab Lus: adaptive, shoes, orthotics, AFO, children, dinosaur, footwear, cerebral palsy, kids, friendly
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: 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.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: 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.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: 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.
Kev Txhawb Siab: 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.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: This project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024. It was exhibited in Ames Iowa at Iowa State University in May 2024
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: 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.
Cov Patent: Copyrights belong to Eric Paskach, 2025
Kev Qhuas Duab: Image #5: Photographer Bjorn Iverson, 2024