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Weaver+, | International Design Awards Winners

Weaver+

UniversityHarvard University/ Graduate School of Design

Lead DesignersZongheng Sun | Yumeng Li

Design TeamYumeng Li, Zongheng Sun

Prize(s)Gold in Other Fashion Designs / Recycle / Sustainable fashion, Gold in Footwear / Special Purpose Shoes, Gold in Accessory / Footwear

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Entry Description

The Weaver+ parametric shoes can be fully 3D printed with recyclable light-weight water-proof TPU, are specially for children.
Studies indicated that younger children require shoes that are flexible enough to allow for movement freedom, but still sturdy enough to offer the required support for stability and balance, therefore not prohibiting proper foot growth.
By using knitting in textiles as structure inspiration, the upper of the shoe will wrap tightly around the foot in the horizontal direction. While vertically the structure is flexible enough for feet to fit in the shoe.

Awards and Prize

Gold in Sustainable fashion, Gold in Special Purpose Shoes, Gold in Footwear, IDA Design Award 2021
Gold in Accessory, IDA Design Award 2021
Gold in Web Application Design, Gold in Interactive Media, IDA Design Award 2021
Top Design Winner in Children Products, Top Design Winner in Physical therapy and therapy products, European Product Design Award (EPDA), 2022
Top Design Winner in Designs for Social Impact, European Product Design Award (EPDA), 2022
iF Design Award 2022, Product
iF Design Award 2022, Professional Concept