Y3 Neue Kiatu Cha Kukanyaga by Refaeli Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Viatu na Buti Competition Category.
ShabaViatu· 2022
Y3 Neue Kiatu Cha Kukanyaga
by Refaeli Ma
Client: Refaeli Yaofei Ma
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Viatu Category
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About Y3 Neue Kiatu Cha Kukanyaga
Y-3 Neue huachana na mapokeo katika umbo na utendakazi. Ukiwa na jeli ya hali ya juu ya Equal na kano bandia, huleta faraja unapokidhi mahitaji yako ya urembo ya riadha. Y-3 Neue husaidia mwanariadha kuingiliana na viatu vizuri zaidi kuliko hapo awali. Kipande cha nyuzi za kaboni hushirikiana na kano bandia kuanzia upande wa chini wa kando, kwenda juu kupitia ngazi kisha kujitenga katika pande mbili. Vipande viwili hufanya kazi pamoja ili kushikilia kisigino cha mkimbiaji vizuri na kuzuia msokoto usio wa kawaida wa kifundo cha mguu wakati wa kukimbia.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Y3 Neue Kiatu Cha Kukanyaga ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Y3 Neue Kiatu Cha Kukanyaga inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Y3 Neue Kiatu Cha Kukanyaga hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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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
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