Tiny Steps Flex Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Maka Ụmụaka Na Ụmụ Ntakịrị by Winner Medical Co., Ltd.

Tiny Steps Flex Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Maka Ụmụaka Na Ụmụ Ntakịrị by Winner Medical Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ngwaahịa Nwa, Ụmụaka na Ụmụntakịrị Competition Category.

BronzNgwaahịa Nwa· 2024

Tiny Steps Flex Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Maka Ụmụaka Na Ụmụ Ntakịrị

by Winner Medical Co., Ltd.

Client: Winner Medical Co., Ltd.

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ngwaahịa Nwa Category

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The Design

About Tiny Steps Flex Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Maka Ụmụaka Na Ụmụ Ntakịrị

Tiny Steps Flex bụ ụzọ akpụkpọ ụkwụ e mere maka ụmụaka na ụmụ ntakịrị na-esi na ịkpụ akpụkpọ aga ije. Ala akpụkpọ ụkwụ a ji njikọ abụọ nke sitere n'echiche ọkpụkpụ ụkwụ atụrụ eme ihe iji meziwanye njide ala na nguzosi ike. Ntakịrị ohere dị n'etiti isi mkpịsị ụkwụ ukwu na nke nta na-enye ohere mkpịsị ụkwụ ịgbagharị n'ụzọ eke si dị. Elu akpụkpọ ụkwụ ahụ ka e ji ihe eke mepụta ya, dịkwa mfe na ịgbanwe agbanwe iji nye ụkwụ ohere ịgbagharị n'efu. Eriri dị mfe na obosara na-eme ka o dị mfe iyi na ịyipụ akpụkpọ ụkwụ ahụ. E ji ụzọ ịkwa akwa jikọta elu na ala akpụkpọ ụkwụ ahụ ọnụ, si otu a zere iji kemịkalụ na-ejikọ ihe. Ihe ndina n'ime akpụkpọ ụkwụ ahụ nke e ji wormwood mee, nke nwere ntụpọ maasaji, na-agbakwụnye ahụ iru ala nke na-egbochi nje.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Tiny Steps Flex Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Maka Ụmụaka Na Ụmụ Ntakịrị meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Tiny Steps Flex Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Maka Ụmụaka Na Ụmụ Ntakịrị ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Tiny Steps Flex Akpụkpọ Ụkwụ Maka Ụmụaka Na Ụmụ Ntakịrị na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This pair of shoes is tailored for the vital transition from crawling to walking. The outsole, with bidirectional grips inspired by sheep hooves, bolsters stability. The specialized arch at the curved connection between the balls of small and big toes improves flexion flexibility. This is enhanced by an elastic and lightweight upper for more natural foot movement akin to being barefoot. Notably, its upgrades in materials and craftsmanship lead a low carbon fashion in infant and toddler footwear.
Dimensions & Packaging: product dimensions, 135 mm x 65 mm x 70 mm
Tags: Crawling assistance for infants and toddlers, Bionic structure at the sole, Ergonomic optimization, Antibacterial massage insoles, Low carbon toddling experience
Production Technology: The upper made from W-natural fiber is gentle on the skin and offers optimal elasticity to fit the delicate feet of little ones. The wide, soft Velcro strap enhances comfort for their tender feet, and makes the shoes easier to put on and take off. The upper and outsole are expertly stitched, avoiding any hazards from chemical adhesives and formaldehyde. The use of sustainable materials like natural fibers and environmentally friendly rubber pioneers a low-carbon fashion for infants and toddlers.
Design Challenge: The key challenge was aiding little ones in the vital transition from crawling to walking. For this end, the sole utilizes a bionic design inspired by sheep hooves, featuring bidirectional grips to secure a robust ground grip and stabilize steps. This feature enhances safety on various ground conditions. Moreover, the specialized arch, located at the curved juncture between the balls of small and big toes, minimizes constraints on natural toe flexion, offering a sensation akin to being barefoot.
Research: The crawling stage is vital for brain and muscular coordination of little ones. Yet, numerous footwear options, with thick outsoles or monotonous patterns, inhibit proper foot exercise. To solve this issue, this pair of shoes has been revolutionized with a bionic design at the outsole, tailored for the growth needs of this age group. And the specialized arch, at the curved juncture between the balls of big and small toes, improves toe flexibility and strength, fostering healthy gait development.
Inspiration: This pair of shoes is designed with the ergonomic and developmental needs of infants and toddlers in mind. The outsole, bionically inspired by sheep hooves, features bidirectional grips to assist in force application during crawling. This ensures a robust ground grip and stable steps, enhancing comfort for both crawling and walking. Furthermore, this pair of shoes is dominated by an elegant, pastel color palette, creating a harmonious and soothing visual effect to foster a sense of security.
Project Duration: The design and development of the shoes started in January 2023, in Shenzhen. It was introduced to the Chinese market in in January 2024.
Operation Flow: The outsole, with a bionic design inspired by sheep hooves, features bidirectional grips to stabilize steps and enhance walking balance. The fully wrapped toe cap effectively mitigates collisions, and the critical areas like the heel and arch have been expertly reinforced to provide extra support. Additionally, the wormwood insole, with massage points, offers lasting antibacterial effects and promotes blood circulation, championing holistic foot health of little ones.
Team Members: Junnan Xiao
Yujing Zhu