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Que Shebley Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Arabic Matrix Patina Wholecut Shoes in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
Que Shebley acknowledged for footwear, shoes and boots design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Arabic Matrix Patina Wholecut Shoes by Que Shebley has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Arabic Matrix Patina Wholecut Shoes
The Arabic Matrix Patina Wholecut Shoes redefine elegance through the seamless fusion of tradition and modernity. Precision crafted from premium Italian crust leather, these shoes showcase intricate Arabic calligraphy and futuristic engravings that celebrate cultural artistry. Enhanced by a hand applied patina using natural dyes, the design radiates depth and individuality. Constructed on the sleek Savile last with a soft chisel toe, they feature a closed channel leather sole and a metal toe tap, ensuring refined aesthetics and lasting durability.
About Que Shebley
My name is Que shebley, i am the creative director and founder of luxury brand Que Shebley. I built one of the most advanced yet simple digital bespoke fashion brand in the world, a game changer for consumers for a one stop shop bespoke experience. I aim to redefine the fashion industry as it stands into the 21st century by eliminating design dictatorship while empowering the consumer to take control of their own product design.
Award Record
Que Shebley is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to footwear designers, shoe designers, boot designers and fashion designers from all countries. Typical entries include shoes, sneakers, sandals, boots, heels and loafers. The awarded footwear designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/footwear
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/165572
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/165572
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!165572
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/261466
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://shopqbyqs.com/products/arabic-matrix-patina-wholecut
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Arabic Matrix Patina Wholecut Shoes
- Function
- Shoes
- Category
- Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Sports
- Colors
- Sienna, Saddle Brown, Gray, Dim Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Que Shebley
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #165572
Credits
- Image Credits
- 2-3-4-5 : Shebley group llc
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Arabic Matrix Patina Wholecut Shoes blend cultural heritage with contemporary design. Crafted from fine Italian crust leather, they are adorned with intricate Arabic calligraphy and symbolic engravings that evoke modernity. A hand-applied patina, created with natural dyes, imparts a distinctive, lustrous finish. Designed with a refined silhouette and soft chisel toe, they rest on a structured last and feature a closed-channel leather sole with a durable metal toe tap, ensuring lasting sophistication and performance.
- Inspiration
- This design draws inspiration from the fusion of timeless tradition and futuristic innovation. The intricate Arabic engravings pay homage to centuries of craftsmanship, reflecting cultural heritage and artistic excellence. The addition of modern symbols represents progress and the evolving identity of design. Inspired by the beauty of storytelling through visual art, we sought to create a piece that connects the past to the future, crafting a wearable statement of elegance and individuality.
- Research
- Type of Research: Design focused, integrating cultural artistry with modern footwear trends. Objectives: Bridge traditional Arabic calligraphy with modern aesthetics, embedding symbolism and mathematical sequences. Methodology: Studied Arabic typography, historical motifs, and modern design. Tools: Historical manuscripts, digital tools, and dye tests. Results: A matrix inspired shoe blending heritage, innovation, and sustainability, promoting bespoke luxury with cultural storytelling.
- Challenge
- The hardest challenge was balancing cultural authenticity with modern global appeal. Translating intricate Arabic calligraphy into functional artistic patterns required deep research into historical scripts and modern typography. Precision in engraving with available technology while preserving traditional craftsmanship added complexity. Overcoming these obstacles achieved a seamless blend of heritage and innovation.
- Realization and Technology
- These shoes are crafted using the Goodyear welt technique, following strict traditional hand shoemaking methods for unmatched durability and flexibility. The engraving design began with a matrix like sequence blending historic, current, and futuristic Arabic typography, with a hidden mathematical sequence embedded within. Finished with natural dyes and oils, the patina adds depth, creating a unique glace effect that elevates the artistry and technical precision of this design.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Arabic Matrix Patina Wholecut Shoes are designed to elevate every step with both style and comfort. Their Goodyear welt construction ensures flexibility and a perfect fit over time, adapting to the wearer’s movements while providing unmatched durability. The hand engraved matrix pattern and patina create an artistic dialogue, making the shoes more than a fashion statement, they’re an interactive story. Their timeless silhouette pairs seamlessly with formal or casual attire, transforming any outfit into a masterpiece.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in Jan 2023 and ended in may 2024
- Specifications
- Width 76.2mm x Depth 304.8mm x Height 127mm
- Keywords
- Arabic typography, patina shoes, Goodyear welt, luxury footwear, bespoke design, cultural heritage, engraved leather, modern craftsmanship, artistic shoes, wearable art
