Weaver Pêlaveyên Dermankar by Pear and Mulberry

Weaver Pêlaveyên Dermankar by Pear and Mulberry is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn in Dîzayna Afirandî, Algorîtmîk, Parametrîk û bi Alîkariya AI-ê Competition Category.

TuncAfirandî· 2025

Weaver Pêlaveyên Dermankar

by Pear and Mulberry

Client: Pear and Mulberry

Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn Winner in Afirandî Category

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The Design

About Weaver Pêlaveyên Dermankar

Weaver pêlaveyek dermankar e ku ji bo zarokên di temenê 8 heta 14 salî de hatiye çêkirin. Pêlav bi rêya skankirina 3D, nexşesaziya zextê û modelkirina parametrîk pêş dikeve, ji ber vê yekê her cot li gorî şiklê lingên zarokekî tê lihevkirin. Tevahiya pêlavê bi materyalek termoplastîk polîuretan a tenê û ji nû ve bikêrhatî bi teknîka çapkirina 3D tê hilberandin, ku tevliheviya hilberînê û dexlê kêm dike. Beşa jorîn a çap-hûnandî li gorî avahiyên hûnandina tekstîlê hatiye afirandin û fleksîbîliya alî bi stabîlîtiyê re dike yek, ji ber vê yekê pêwîstî bi benên pêlavan nîne. Binê pêlavê yê parzûnkirî zextê belav dike û dibe alîkar ji bo sivikkirina êşa lingan.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn

Weaver Pêlaveyên Dermankar xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Tuncîn e, nasîneke pir bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên berbiçav ên bi afirînerî, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiyê têne cudakirin re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Tuncînê karên bi têra xwe jêhatî û bi awayekî balkêş afirîner in, yên ku ezmûna fireh, xeyal û çareserkirina sêwiranerên xwe piştrast dikin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Weaver Pêlaveyên Dermankar tiştekî pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal be, bi awayekî berbiçav pîşekar û nûjen. Ev sêwirana bi Tuncînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê digire nav xwe û ji bo baldariya li hûrgiliyan hêja ye. Weaver Pêlaveyên Dermankar pêdiviyan bi rengekî xweş tîne cih, destê xwe dide daxwazan, hestan dihejîne û meraqê dikişîne.

Behind the Design

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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