Dino Stride Tênis Adaptativos por Eric Paskach

O design Dino Stride Tênis Adaptativos por Eric Paskach é um vencedor altamente estimado do prestigioso 2025 A' Design Award de Ferro na Categoria de Competição Design Social.

FerroSocial· 2025

Dino Stride Tênis Adaptativos

por Eric Paskach

Cliente: Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro na Categoria Social

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O Design

Sobre Dino Stride Tênis Adaptativos

Dino Stride é um tênis adaptativo desenvolvido para crianças pequenas que utilizam órteses tornozelo-pé. O cabedal é feito de uma malha respirável (mesh) que reduz o calor acumulado entre o pé e a órtese. Uma sola profunda oferece espaço e sustentação para a órtese, mantendo a altura habitual de um calçado infantil. Os zíperes laterais permitem que a parte frontal do calçado se abra, tornando o processo de calçar e descalçar rápido e simples. Detalhes de dinossauro e um padrão camuflado acrescentam um caráter lúdico. O design favorece o conforto, o ajuste e a confiança durante a reabilitação.

O Reconhecimento

Sobre o A' Design Award de Ferro

Dino Stride Tênis Adaptativos conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Dino Stride Tênis Adaptativos seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Dino Stride Tênis Adaptativos merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

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Propriedades Únicas: 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.
Dimensões e Embalagem: 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
Etiquetas: adaptive, shoes, orthotics, AFO, children, dinosaur, footwear, cerebral palsy, kids, friendly
Tecnologia de Produção: 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.
Desafio de Design: 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.
Pesquisa: 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.
Inspiração: 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.
Duração do Projeto: This project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024. It was exhibited in Ames Iowa at Iowa State University in May 2024
Fluxo de Operação: 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.
Patentes: Copyrights belong to Eric Paskach, 2025
Créditos de Imagem: Image #5: Photographer Bjorn Iverson, 2024