由設計師 Eric Paskach 創作嘅 Dino Stride 恐龍步履適應性運動鞋係備受推崇嘅 2025 A' Design Award 鐵獎得獎作品，獲獎類別為社會設計。

鐵社會· 2025

Dino Stride 恐龍步履適應性運動鞋

由 Eric Paskach

客戶: Iowa State University of Science and Technology

社會類別嘅 A' Design Award 鐵獎得獎者

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關於 Dino Stride 恐龍步履適應性運動鞋

《恐龍步履》係一款專為配戴踝足矯形器嘅幼童而設計嘅適應性運動鞋。鞋面採用透氣網織布料，減少雙腳同矯形器之間積聚嘅熱氣。加深嘅鞋底為矯形器提供充足空間同支撐，同時保持一般童鞋應有嘅高度。鞋側嘅拉鏈設計令鞋頭可以完全打開，令穿脫過程更加快捷簡便。恐龍細節同迷彩圖案增添趣味感。呢個設計喺復康過程中，為小朋友帶嚟舒適感、合腳度同自信心。

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關於A' Design Award 鐵獎

Dino Stride 恐龍步履適應性運動鞋是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Dino Stride 恐龍步履適應性運動鞋將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Dino Stride 恐龍步履適應性運動鞋因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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由設計師提供嘅製作人員名單、團隊成員同技術詳情。

獨特屬性: 1 in 345 children are born with cerebral palsy. That is a huge number of children that not only need lower-limb orthotics, but special shoes as well. In the orthotics-friendly footwear market, there is a massive disconnect in communication leading to a final product that completely neglects the user's needs.

Dino Stride solves these issues with an orthotics-friendly shoe that is functional, stylish, and fun, making orthotics more engaging for children, and aiding rehabilitation.
尺寸同包裝: The physical model was designed for the average three to four-year-old boy using an ankle-foot orthosis to keep fit while wearing the orthotics a top priority.

The shoe itself is approximately 100mm x 200mm x 125mm
標籤: adaptive, shoes, orthotics, AFO, children, dinosaur, footwear, cerebral palsy, kids, friendly
生產技術: Empathic design is an approach that brings critical insights into the design process. Throughout this project, I did not only gather data from interviews, surveys, and secondary research. Through firsthand experiences, I immersed myself in the world of those who rely on orthotic-friendly footwear. I understood their frustrations and felt their desire for something better. Every choice was driven by what I had learned, ensuring the final design truly serves the children who need it most.
設計挑戰: The biggest challenge of this project was reshaping the shoe form to comfortably accommodate an orthotic without sacrificing the look and feel of a typical kids' shoe. Every child deserves to feel confident and included, so it was crucial to design something that blends in seamlessly with their peers' footwear. Through several iterations, the final design emerged, one that works comfortably with orthotics while prioritizing style, comfort, and the joy of simply being a kid.
研究: For Dino Stride, I conducted surveys and interviews of caregivers of children with lower-limb orthotics, empathic role-play of the child and orthotist, and studied research relating to gait, orthotics, and footwear for orthotics. The objective was to identify which issues were most prevalent for children with lower-limb orthotics. Style, fit, and width were the most prevalent issues. The surveys and interviews conducted provided the most critical insight for design decisions.
靈感: Children with disabilities are often disregarded in the world of design. Most equipment designed for these children is simply downscaled versions of technology made for adults. This practice neglects the fact that these users are children and that their wants and needs are far different from those of adults. Therefore, children with disabilities need products designed specifically for them.

I was inspired to make a change in the orthotics-friendly footwear market which suffers from this exact problem.
項目時長: This project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024. It was exhibited in Ames Iowa at Iowa State University in May 2024
操作流程: The upper is made of a breathable mesh knit to mitigate the heat generated from the foot against the orthotics. A deep sole provides space and support for the orthotics while maintaining the typical height of a kid's shoe. Side zippers allow the front of the shoe to fold open for fast and easy donning and doffing while wearing the orthotics. The dinosaur details and camo pattern add necessary character and fun to the shoe to help with acceptance of the orthotics and self-confidence.
專利: Copyrights belong to Eric Paskach, 2025
圖片來源: Image #5: Photographer Bjorn Iverson, 2024