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Adamas Scarpe by Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi
Adamas Scarpe by Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi
Adamas Scarpe by Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi
Adamas Scarpe by Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi
Adamas Scarpe by Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi

Ferro Calzature · 2022

Adamas Scarpe

by Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi

  • A' Design Award di Ferro 2022 in Calzature
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 37,145
  • Verification code 8989715F7F · Verify this award
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About Adamas Scarpe

Adamas è una scarpa senza lacci progettata per l'uso quotidiano in città. La suola presenta faccettature nette e angolari ispirate ai diamanti grezzi, mentre la tomaia morbida ed elastica avvolge il piede in modo aderente. I materiali principali sono la gomma sintetica e il tessuto elastico. L'analisi computerizzata è stata impiegata per definire la struttura e la massa necessaria di ogni parte della suola. La suola è realizzata in un unico pezzo, il che favorisce una produzione rapida, plantari stabili e un minore spreco di materiale. Una struttura di supporto si estende dalla suola alla caviglia e mantiene la tomaia in posizione.

About the A' Design Award di Ferro

Adamas Scarpe ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Ferro, un riconoscimento prestigioso conferito a buoni design che soddisfano i requisiti professionali e industriali attesi da creazioni ben progettate. I vincitori di Ferro dimostrano la grande abilità, l'elevata specializzazione, la comprensione esperta e la capacità creativa dei loro creatori. Ci si aspetta che Adamas Scarpe sia una creazione molto apprezzata, ammirata e amata, pratica e innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Ferro integra le migliori pratiche del settore e ha caratteristiche tecniche competenti legate a know-how e talento. Adamas Scarpe è rispettato per la sua accuratezza ed è progettato per offrire miglioramenti della qualità della vita che aiutano a rendere il mondo un posto migliore.

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Unique Properties
The accelerating urbanization has put people's lives in a constant state of tension. Adamas' style reflects the state of existence of urbanites in a rapidly developing technological city. The Adamas' diamond-like angular sole represents a seemingly impenetrable system, but the soft upper gives the foot a sense of complete wrapping and security. It encourages people to challenge authority bravely and seek breakthroughs freely.
Dimensions & Packaging
Length 320mm x Width 115mm x Height 150mm
Tags
Lifestyle, Computational, Techwear, Laceless Design, Footwear Design
Production Technology
The primary materials used in the production of this footwear design are synthetic rubber and elastic fabric. In this case, the synthetic rubber was optimized by computerized virtual physical algorithms and tests to derive the structure of each part and its required mass. In addition, connections for one-piece molding exists between all aspects of the sole to help achieve rapid processing and footbed stability. At the same time, the support structure extending from the sole to the ankle also provides sufficient bonding space for the upper to ensure proper curvature and wrapping.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge of this design was the need to support the upper using a structure that extends from the sole of the shoe. The streamlined material requires more detail in the side wrap structure.
Research
This design aims at innovative research and practice on outsole shape and soft/hard material fit. In the process, we explored the possibility of using computer analysis in shoe design to control the force of materials and improve the wrapping of the upper. At the same time, we also tried to create wrapping strong one-piece outsoles to reduce the waste of manufacturing materials. This design further explores the prospect of high contrast technology style in the future urban lifestyle shoe field in terms of style.
Inspiration
The inspiration of Adamas comes from unpolished diamonds. The design of the shoes reflects the designer's view on the future status of urbanization. With an elastic upper and sturdy sole, Adamas is the synthesis of organic soul and ruthless technology. It is like a high-capacity creature from the world of cyberpunk, hiding a peaceful mind in the hardened shell, wandering on the edge of high urbanization. The sharp contrast of forms brings sensory stimulation.
Project Duration
The project started in March 2019 in Champaign, IL and finished in June 2019 in Champaign, IL, and was exhibited in Beijing in September 2020 and Los Angeles in April 2021.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi, 2021
Image Credits
Image #1: Creator Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi, Adamas, 2020.
Image #2: Creator Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi, Adamas, 2020.
Image #3: Creator Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi, Adamas, 2020.
Image #4: Creator Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi, Adamas, 2020.
Image #5: Creator Hengbo Zhang and Wenxi Qi, Adamas, 2020.

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