Weaver Khau Kho Kev Pheej Hmoo by Pear and Mulberry

Weaver Khau Kho Kev Pheej Hmoo by Pear and Mulberry is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Kev Tsim Tawm, Kev Siv Algorithm, Parametric thiab AI Pab Tsim Competition Category.

ToojKev Tsim Tawm· 2025

Weaver Khau Kho Kev Pheej Hmoo

by Pear and Mulberry

Client: Pear and Mulberry

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Kev Tsim Tawm Category

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The Design

About Weaver Khau Kho Kev Pheej Hmoo

Weaver yog khau kho kev pheej hmoo tsim los rau menyuam muaj hnub nyoog 8 txog 14 xyoo. Khau no raug tsim los ntawm 3D scanning, pressure mapping thiab parametric modeling, yog li txhua khub khau haum nrog daim ncauj taw ntawm ib tug menyuam. Tag nrho khau no raug luam siv 3D printing nyob rau hauv ib hom thermoplastic polyurethane uas siv tau dua, uas txo qis qhov nyuaj hauv kev tsim khoom thiab qhov khoom pov tseg. Sab saum khau (print-knit upper) ua raws li tus qauv sib txuas ntawm ntaub ntaus, sib txuas kev pheej yig thiab kev ruaj khov ua ke, yog li tsis xav tau leeg khau. Sab hauv khau (zoned sole) faib lub zog nyob ib cheeb tsam mus rau ib cheeb tsam, pab txo qhov mob ntawm taw.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Weaver Khau Kho Kev Pheej Hmoo yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Weaver Khau Kho Kev Pheej Hmoo xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Weaver Khau Kho Kev Pheej Hmoo ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: 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.
Dimensions & Packaging: 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
Tags: therapeutic footwear, 3D printed shoes, parametric design, pediatric foot care, computational design, sustainable footwear, pressure mapping, AI-assisted design
Production Technology: 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.
Design Challenge: 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.
Research: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Project Duration: 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.
Operation Flow: 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.
Image Credits: PEAR & MULBERRY