Y3 Neue Hlaupaskór by Refaeli Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award í bronsi in Hönnun skófatnaðar, skóa og stígvéla Competition Category.

BronsSkófatnaður· 2022

Y3 Neue Hlaupaskór

by Refaeli Ma

Client: Refaeli Yaofei Ma

A' Design Award í bronsi Winner in Skófatnaður Category

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The Design

About Y3 Neue Hlaupaskór

Y-3 Neue brýtur hefð bæði í formi og virkni. Útbúin háþróaðri Equal hlaupi og gervi liðböndum, veita þægindi á meðan þú uppfyllir fagurfræðilegar þarfir þínar í tímum. Y-3 Neue hjálpar hlaupara að hafa samskipti við skóna betur en nokkru sinni fyrr. Koltrefjastykki vinnur með gervi liðbandinu sem byrjar frá neðri hliðarhliðinni, fer upp yfir vristina og skilur sig svo í tvær áttir. Hlutarnir tveir vinna saman til að halda hæl hlauparans rétt og koma í veg fyrir óeðlilega snúning á ökkla meðan á hlaupinu stendur.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í bronsi

Y3 Neue Hlaupaskór vann A' Design Award í bronsi, mjög virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er framúrskarandi hönnunarverkum sem einkennast af sköpunargáfu, hugvitssemi og skarpskyggni. Sigurvegarar í bronsi eru ríkulega leiknir og áberandi skapandi gripir sem staðfesta víðtæka reynslu, ímyndunarafl og útsjónarsemi hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Y3 Neue Hlaupaskór sé mjög metinn, dáður og elskaður hlutur sem er einstaklega fagmannlegur og nýstárlegur. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í bronsi felur í sér bestu starfsvenjur í list, vísindum, hönnun og tækni og er framúrskarandi fyrir athygli sína á smáatriðum. Y3 Neue Hlaupaskór fullnægir þörfum á dásamlegan hátt, snertir langanir, heillar tilfinningar og vekur forvitni.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Y-3 Neue breaks with tradition in both form and function.
Equipped with advanced Equal gel and artificial ligaments, bring comfort while meeting your athleisure aesthetic needs.
Dimensions & Packaging: Prototype: Men size 10 (10 11/16)
Tags: footwear design, y-3, blue, gym, treadmills, keyshot, solidworks, sewing, running, user research, trend research, design strategy, concept development, creative thinking, cmf design, market reasearch
Production Technology: Equal Gel; Y - Artificial Ligament; a layer of carbon fiber on top of the insole; Hand made upper with leather and breathable mesh; 3D cast outsole with tracking pattern
Design Challenge: Identifying the needs of each runner can be very difficult. Treadmill injury to the knee is a very complex process, during which there are many uncontrollable factors. I spend a lot of time studying anatomy knowledge. Prototype production and testing is another difficulty. Model-making methods include vacuum Form, 3D Printing & Casting, hand Sewing, and Clay Modeling.
Research: Expert Interview: Orthopaedic Doctor from Peking University Third Hospital; Owner of Makerfit Studio; Trainer of Makerfit Studio; Sales Assistant Nike; Sales Assistant of Run With Us; 3 Professional Trainer and 15 Runners
Inspiration: Treadmills provide a simple, effective aerobic workout. A staple of commercial gyms, treadmills have also become one of the most popular exercise equipment machines. Most people go to the gym in order is to maintain a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Another reason is to lose weight and transition into a healthy lifestyle. Some people find a community at the gym, and they value the social interactions they have there.
Project Duration: The project started in 2018 and finished in 2020 (Los Angeles).
Operation Flow: Y-3 Neue helps runner interacts with the shoes better than ever. A layer of carbon fiber cooperates with the artificial ligament started from the bottom lateral side, going up across the insteps then separating into two directions. The two pieces work together to hold the runner's heel properly and prevent the abnormal ankle twist during the running. The ergonomic curve of the insole would provide extra support for the arch. While heel landing on the treadmill surface, the impact pushes the gel extending to the medial side to prevent overpronation.
Patents: Pending
Team Members: Lead/Sole Designer: Refaeli Yaofei Ma
Image Credits: Refaeli Yaofei Ma