Weaver Terapevtski čevlji – avtor Pear and Mulberry

Delo Weaver Terapevtski čevlji avtorja Pear and Mulberry je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2025 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Generativno, algoritemsko, parametrično in z UI podprto oblikovanje.

BronastaGenerativno· 2025

Weaver Terapevtski čevlji

avtor/ica: Pear and Mulberry

Naročnik: Pear and Mulberry

Dobitnik nagrade Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Generativno

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O dizajnu Weaver Terapevtski čevlji

Weaver je terapevtski čevelj, zasnovan za otroke, stare od 8 do 14 let. Čevelj je razvit s pomočjo 3D-skeniranja, kartiranja pritiska in parametričnega modeliranja, tako da vsak par ustreza obliki otrokovih stopal. Celoten čevelj je natisnjen v 3D-tehniki iz enega samega recikliranega termoplastičnega poliuretana, kar zmanjšuje zapletenost izdelave in količino odpadkov. Zgornji del čevlja, natisnjen v pletenem vzorcu, sledi strukturam tekstilnega pletenja ter združuje usmerjeno prilagodljivost s stabilnostjo, zaradi česar vezalke niso potrebne. Conski podplat porazdeljuje pritisk in pomaga lajšati bolečine v stopalih.

Priznanje

O nagradi Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Weaver Terapevtski čevlji je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Weaver Terapevtski čevlji se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Weaver Terapevtski čevlji sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

V ozadju dizajna

Komplet za medije

Zasluge, člani ekipe in tehnične podrobnosti, ki jih je posredoval oblikovalec.

Edinstvene lastnosti: 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.
Dimenzije in embalaža: 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
Oznake: therapeutic footwear, 3D printed shoes, parametric design, pediatric foot care, computational design, sustainable footwear, pressure mapping, AI-assisted design
Proizvodna tehnologija: 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.
Oblikovalski izziv: 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.
Raziskave: 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.
Inspiracija: 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.
Trajanje projekta: 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.
Potek delovanja: 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.
Zasluge za slike: PEAR & MULBERRY