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KaizenStinger

Project Objective

Breathable
Lightweight
Advanced Technology
Durable

Project Research/  Inspiration

  • ​Examining shoe/ shoe soles for a better understanding of their functionality 
  • Exploring different shoe sole ideas
  • Biomimicry inspiration
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 Ideation Sketches

  • ​Explored different shore sole forms
  • Explored different track shoe design â€‹

Final Track Shoe Sole Sketches

*Biocrimicry Sole Idea

Mimic an Alagators' mouth

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Sole Study Models

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Final Sole Model

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Final Sole Technology

  • Mimicking a Bees honeycomb-style nest â€‹â€‹
  • For maximum comfort
  • Extremely lightweight 

Final Track Shoe Process

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KaizenStinger

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Final Looks

Before Rendering 

Final Look After

Rendering 

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KaizenStinger Project Timeline
This project helped me learn how to develop my fabric manipulation skills as well as making a scale model of shoe out of foam core. Even though the pandemic ended up closing my school’s shop, I didn’t want that to hinder what I could do as a result of what I envisioned. Already having most of the materials that are necessary for this project (like a Dremel) gave me a slight advantage for my final deliverable.   

Project Reflection

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