Press Release
Hypex Creek Shoe by Yinghua Lu Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
Yinghua Lu acknowledged for footwear, shoes and boots design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Hypex Creek Shoe by Yinghua Lu has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design category. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Hypex Creek Shoe
Hypex redefines outdoor footwear by seamlessly merging functionality with contemporary style. Its innovative design incorporates safety belt-inspired elements, ensuring secure foot lockdown for maximum stability on challenging terrains. Crafted with speed-dry materials, Hypex offers a comfortable fit, superior grip, and a sleek aesthetic. This shoe stands as the pinnacle of performance and style in outdoor footwear, catering to enthusiasts seeking both functionality and fashion.
About Yinghua Lu
Fueled by a deep passion for design and ignited by my affection for sneakers, my creative process draws inspiration from the intricacies of life, crafting a world where vibrant harmoniously blend with both rigorous precision and unrestrained creativity.
Award Record
With this recognition, Yinghua Lu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Award
The A' Footwear Design Award is an international footwear design competition recognizing good footwears by leading footwear brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to footwear designers, shoe designers, boot designers and fashion designers from all countries. Entries typically include shoes, sneakers, sandals, boots, heels and loafers. Awarded footwear designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/footwear
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/158178
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/158178
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!158178
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/352926
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.yinghua-studio.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Hypex Creek Shoe
- Function
- Creek Shoe
- Category
- Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Sports
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Light Slate Gray, Silver and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yinghua Lu
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #158178
Credits
- Image Credits
- Main image is Image #1, Rendering Imagae, Designer, Yinghua Lu, Hypex Creek Shoe Rendering1, 2023. Optional Image #1 Rendering Image, Designer, Yinghua Lu, Hypex Creek Shoe Rendering2, 2023. Optional Image #2,Rendering Image, Designer, Yinghua Lu, Hypex Creek Shoe Rendering3, 2023. Optional Image #3,Rendering Image, Designer, Yinghua Lu, Hypex Creek Shoe Rendering4, 2023. Optional Image #4,Rendering Image, Designer, Yinghua Lu, Hypex Creek Shoe Rendering5, 2023.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Hypex is a creek shoe design that seamlessly blends outdoor functionality with hypebeast style. What sets Hypex apart is its innovative incorporation of safety belt-inspired elements for secure foot lockdown for both heel and midfoot, ensuring maximum stability even in challenging terrains. Crafted with speed-dry materials, a comfortable fitting, superior grip, and a sleek aesthetic, Hypex stands out as the epitome of performance and style in outdoor footwear.
- Inspiration
- The genesis of Hypex lies in my fascination with climbing ropes, safety harnesses, and the sleek aesthetics of techwear design. Motivated by a desire to marry functionality with style, I sought to create a creek shoe that have the shoe lock down system with elastic to have the freedom for all kinds for feet as well as to provide stability when crossing the slipery terrain.
- Research
- Type of Research: Observational research. Research Objectives: To understand user behavior, preferences, and needs related to creek shoes for both functional and fashion purposes. Methodology: Immersive observation in real-world environments where creek shoes might be used, focusing on terrain types, user activities, and social interactions. Data Collection and Research Tools Used: Direct observation, note-taking, and informal interviews with individuals engaging in outdoor activities such as river tracing and hiking. Participants or Experiments: Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and individuals engaging in river tracing activities.
- Challenge
- The creative challenge stemmed from the desire to merge functionality with fashion in creek shoes, diverging from conventional designs focused solely on utility. Incorporating elements of the gorpcore aesthetic while ensuring suitability for river tracing presented a unique obstacle. To address comfort and stability, I innovatively integrated adjustable elastic bands inspired by the Quest 2 headset strapping system. Overcoming this challenge involved meticulous research into materials, production technologies, and ergonomic principles. Internal factors, including historical and social perspectives, influenced the desire to break away from traditional designs.
- Realization and Technology
- The outsole utilizes rubber for durability and grip on various terrains, featuring a micro pattern and lugs for micro and mega traction. Production technology allowed for precise design execution. The EVA midsole was chosen for its cushioning properties, enhancing comfort during wear. The adjustable elastic straps accommodate diverse foot shapes, enhancing stability and comfort. Iterative design methodologies were employed to ensure optimal fit and performance.
- Operation and Interaction
- The shoe features adjustable elastic bands at the heel and instep, allowing for customizable fit. To loosen the shoe, users simply pull the metal pieces outward; to tighten, they push inward. This intuitive interaction simplifies the adjustment process, enhancing user experience. The design accommodates various foot types, ensuring optimal comfort and stability. This mechanism improves performance by offering a personalized fit, enhancing overall functionality and usability.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in March in 2023 in Pasadena, Los Angeles and finished in November in 2023.
- Specifications
- The 3D shoe is in US M8.5.
- Keywords
- 3D modeling shoe project
