Tiny Steps Flex Izihlangu Zosana Nabantwana Abancinci by Winner Medical Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweeMveliso zeentsana, abaNtwana kunye nabaNcinane Competition Category.
IbhronziIimveliso zeentsana· 2024
Tiny Steps Flex Izihlangu Zosana Nabantwana Abancinci
Client: Winner Medical Co., Ltd.
Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Iimveliso zeentsana Category
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About Tiny Steps Flex Izihlangu Zosana Nabantwana Abancinci
Tiny Steps Flex zizihlangu ezenzelwe usana nabantwana abancinci abasuka ekukhukhuzeleni besiya ekuhambeni. Isisole esingaphantsi sisebenzisa amagrips angqinelana macala omabini afumana ingqondo kwiminqwazi yegusha ukuphucula ukubambelela emhlabeni nokuzinza. Isakhelo esikhethekileyo esiphakathi kwezantsi zezigxina zezithupha ezinkulu nezincinci sivumela ukugoba kwezithupha ngokwendalo. Ingaphezulu yenziwe ngenxowa yendalo, ilula kwaye iyanyibilika ukuze kubekho ukushukuma kweenyawo okukhululekileyo. Ibhanti ebanzi netyefu yenza izihlangu zibe lula ukuzinxiba nokuzikhupha. Ingaphezulu nesisole esingaphantsi zithungelwe ndawonye, ngoko ke izixhobo zamayeza ezikhemikhali ziyaphetshwa. Isisole sangaphakathi esenziwe ngomhlonyane esineendawo zokuxovula silungiselela ukukhusela iintsholongwane kunye nokunika ukukhululeka.
The Recognition
About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award
Tiny Steps Flex Izihlangu Zosana Nabantwana Abancinci ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Tiny Steps Flex Izihlangu Zosana Nabantwana Abancinci iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Tiny Steps Flex Izihlangu Zosana Nabantwana Abancinci iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This pair of shoes is tailored for the vital transition from crawling to walking. The outsole, with bidirectional grips inspired by sheep hooves, bolsters stability. The specialized arch at the curved connection between the balls of small and big toes improves flexion flexibility. This is enhanced by an elastic and lightweight upper for more natural foot movement akin to being barefoot. Notably, its upgrades in materials and craftsmanship lead a low carbon fashion in infant and toddler footwear.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 135 mm x 65 mm x 70 mm
- Tags
- Crawling assistance for infants and toddlers, Bionic structure at the sole, Ergonomic optimization, Antibacterial massage insoles, Low carbon toddling experience
- Production Technology
- The upper made from W-natural fiber is gentle on the skin and offers optimal elasticity to fit the delicate feet of little ones. The wide, soft Velcro strap enhances comfort for their tender feet, and makes the shoes easier to put on and take off. The upper and outsole are expertly stitched, avoiding any hazards from chemical adhesives and formaldehyde. The use of sustainable materials like natural fibers and environmentally friendly rubber pioneers a low-carbon fashion for infants and toddlers.
- Design Challenge
- The key challenge was aiding little ones in the vital transition from crawling to walking. For this end, the sole utilizes a bionic design inspired by sheep hooves, featuring bidirectional grips to secure a robust ground grip and stabilize steps. This feature enhances safety on various ground conditions. Moreover, the specialized arch, located at the curved juncture between the balls of small and big toes, minimizes constraints on natural toe flexion, offering a sensation akin to being barefoot.
- Research
- The crawling stage is vital for brain and muscular coordination of little ones. Yet, numerous footwear options, with thick outsoles or monotonous patterns, inhibit proper foot exercise. To solve this issue, this pair of shoes has been revolutionized with a bionic design at the outsole, tailored for the growth needs of this age group. And the specialized arch, at the curved juncture between the balls of big and small toes, improves toe flexibility and strength, fostering healthy gait development.
- Inspiration
- This pair of shoes is designed with the ergonomic and developmental needs of infants and toddlers in mind. The outsole, bionically inspired by sheep hooves, features bidirectional grips to assist in force application during crawling. This ensures a robust ground grip and stable steps, enhancing comfort for both crawling and walking. Furthermore, this pair of shoes is dominated by an elegant, pastel color palette, creating a harmonious and soothing visual effect to foster a sense of security.
- Project Duration
- The design and development of the shoes started in January 2023, in Shenzhen. It was introduced to the Chinese market in in January 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The outsole, with a bionic design inspired by sheep hooves, features bidirectional grips to stabilize steps and enhance walking balance. The fully wrapped toe cap effectively mitigates collisions, and the critical areas like the heel and arch have been expertly reinforced to provide extra support. Additionally, the wormwood insole, with massage points, offers lasting antibacterial effects and promotes blood circulation, championing holistic foot health of little ones.
- Team Members
- Junnan Xiao
Yujing Zhu
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