Protective Speed Boot Player DNA The modern game of football has changed on its head. Nowadays, defending simply isn’t enough. What else can wing players offer to the team? Seen as the workhorses of the team, players like Héctor Bellerín, César Azpilicueta, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all serve a specific purpose for their respective clubs. Many …
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1.5 Cushioning
Type C Renders
Project 1.3 Prototype
When developing the concept of this outsole, it was important to stress breathability. With that in mind, I decided to make the perforation gradual and increase in the number of channels leading up into the insole of the shoe. When force is applied, air is funneled into the shoe from the bottom, keeping this inner …
4.06.2020 Type B Sketches
1.2 Project Cushion Research
Futsal Shoe Cushioning System Introduction Futsal is a small-sided (5 v 5) game of soccer that takes place on a hard, indoor pitch and involves many more touches than a normal game of soccer. Played at a faster pace, this style of soccer requires quick thinking, and quick movements that are performed on a smooth, …
Project 1.1 Egg Drop
The Egg Drop Challenge was the first module of Footwear Design Studio, tasking us with exploring new cushioning systems that would protect an egg from breaking when dropped from shoulder height. Inspiration My inspiration came from my culinary expertise and wanted a porous, yet dense structure that could collapse on itself when experiencing impact. Furthermore, …
3.30.2020 Thumbnail Sketches
MOODBOARD The inspiration behind my moodboard came from the concept of speed and swiftness. This is demonstrated in sports that demand agility like basketball, running, and in motorsports – Formula 1. Tying in the organic with the geometric, some shoes inspired me along the way, as an example of various forms that harmonize together, like …