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Weaver Chosi Terapetik pa Pear and Mulberry

Dizayn Weaver Chosi Terapetik pa Pear and Mulberry se yon gayan ki gen anpil estim nan konpetisyon trè prestijye 2025 A' Design Award Bwonz nan Kategori Konpetisyon Jeneratif.


BwonzJeneratif· 2025

Weaver Chosi Terapetik

pa Pear and Mulberry

Kliyan: Pear and Mulberry

Gayan A' Design Award Bwonz nan Kategori Jeneratif

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Konsepsyon an

Konsènan Weaver Chosi Terapetik

Weaver se yon chosi terapetik ki fèt pou timoun ki gen ant 8 ak 14 an. Chosi a devlope atravè eskanè 3D, kadraj presyon ak modèlaj paramétrik, kidonk chak pè matche ak fòm pye chak timoun. Tout chosi a enprime an 3D nan yon sèl polyurethane thermoplastik ki ka resikle, sa ki diminye konpleksite fabrikasyon an ansanm ak gaspiyaj. Pati anwo chosi a, ki enprime-trikote, swiv estrikti trikotaj tekstil epi li konbine fleksibilite directionèl ak estabilite, kidonk pa gen bezwen lasè. Semèl la ki divize an zòn distribye presyon epi ede soulaje doulè nan pye.

Rekonesans lan

Konsènan A' Design Award Bwonz

Weaver Chosi Terapetik se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Weaver Chosi Terapetik pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Weaver Chosi Terapetik satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

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Pwopriyete Inik
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.
Dimansyon & Anbalaj
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
Etikèt
therapeutic footwear, 3D printed shoes, parametric design, pediatric foot care, computational design, sustainable footwear, pressure mapping, AI-assisted design
Teknoloji Pwodiksyon
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.
Defi Dizayn
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.
Rechèch
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.
Enspirasyon
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.
Dire Pwojè
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.
Fliks Operasyon
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.
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PEAR & MULBERRY

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