Dino Stride Inkweto zigenewe abafite ibibazo byo kugenda na Eric Paskach

Umushinga Dino Stride Inkweto zigenewe abafite ibibazo byo kugenda wa Eric Paskach ni uwatsinze igihembo cyubahwa cyane 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cy'Ihiganwa cya Igishushanyo Gukorera Abaturage.

IcyumaIgishushanyo Gukorera Abaturage· 2025

Dino Stride Inkweto zigenewe abafite ibibazo byo kugenda

na Eric Paskach

Umukiriya: Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Uwatsinze Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cya Igishushanyo Gukorera Abaturage

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Ibyerekeye Dino Stride Inkweto zigenewe abafite ibibazo byo kugenda

Dino Stride ni inkweto igenewe abana bato bambara ibikoresho by'ubuvuzi bishyirwa ku kuguru no ku gukuha (ankle-foot orthoses). Igice cyo hejuru cyakozwe mu murizo w'urusobe rworoshye rwemera umwuka kunyura neza, bigabanya ubushyuhe bwiyongera hagati y'ikirenge n'igikoresho cy'ubuvuzi. Ishitiro rirambuye ritanga umwanya n'inkunga bihagije ku gikoresho cy'ubuvuzi, ariko hakomeza uburebure busanzwe bw'inkweto z'abana. Za zip ziri ku mpande zituma imbere y'inkweto ifunguka neza, bigatuma kwambara no kuyikuraho bikorwa vuba kandi mu buryo bworoshye. Ibishushanyo bya dinosaur hamwe n'igishushanyo cya kamuflaje (camouflage) byongeraho imiterere iheka umwana ubwoba n'urukundo rwo gukina. Iyi migendekere y'ishusho ishyigikira ubworoherane, kwiyumvamo neza, n'icyizere mu gihe cy'ubuvuzi bwo kongera imikorere y'umubiri.

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Ibyerekeye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Dino Stride Inkweto zigenewe abafite ibibazo byo kugenda ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Dino Stride Inkweto zigenewe abafite ibibazo byo kugenda biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Dino Stride Inkweto zigenewe abafite ibibazo byo kugenda yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

Inyuma y'Imigereranyo

Dosiye y'Itangazamakuru

Amazina y'abagize uruhare, abagize itsinda n'amakuru y'ubuhanga byatanzwe n'umuhanzi.

Ibintu Bidasanzwe: 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.
Ibipimo n'Ipaki: 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
Ibibazo Fatizo: adaptive, shoes, orthotics, AFO, children, dinosaur, footwear, cerebral palsy, kids, friendly
Ikoranabuhanga ryo Guteza Imbere: 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.
Ikibazo cy'Ishusho: 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.
Ubushakashatsi: 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.
Ibyatumye Habaho: 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.
Igihe cy'Umushinga: This project started in January 2024 and finished in May 2024. It was exhibited in Ames Iowa at Iowa State University in May 2024
Uburyo bw'Imikorere: 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.
Patente: Copyrights belong to Eric Paskach, 2025
Abafotoye: Image #5: Photographer Bjorn Iverson, 2024