MetaBeasts

  • Prize
    Winner in Sportswear Design / Footwear
  • University
    University of Oregon
  • Lead Designer
    Sara Valeri
  • Design Status
    Concept
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Description
MetaBeasts is a Kid's Transitional Cleat for ages 7-11. Seamlessly switch from futsal to outdoor soccer, maximizing comfort, performance, and safety. Offering an adaptable shoe with reliable traction, stability, and cushioning for fast movements and quick turns. MetaBeasts also provides an engaging experience in and out of the field, with a unique digital twin feature in the metaverse to continue enhancing the kid's soccer skills out of the field. For young athletes driven by passion, MetaBeasts is the ultimate companion on their soccer journey.

Innovation
MetaBeast is driven by the idea of bringing more accessibility through modularity. MetaBeasts helps kids seamlessly switch from futsal to outdoor soccer, maximizing comfort, performance, and safety. It offers an adaptable shoe with reliable traction, stability, and cushioning for fast movements and quick turns. MetaBeasts also provides an engaging experience in and out of the field, with a unique digital twin feature in the metaverse to continue enhancing the kid's soccer skills out of the field. For young athletes driven by passion, MetaBeasts is the ultimate companion on their soccer journey.

Product Detail
Inner sock-shoe:3D knitted sock with rubberized outsole
Outer shell: Adaptable soccer cleat with BOA system.

Specification
Kid shoes. Ages 7-11

Bio
Sara Valeri, born in Merida, Venezuela, immigrated to the US to pursue a BFA in Industrial Design at SCAD, igniting her passion for footwear design. After graduating in 2021, she joined a Pensole x New Balance masterclass, solidifying her interest in sports performance design. This resulted in her enrolling in a Master's in Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon; she interned at Under Armour, focusing on innovative modular cleats. As she nears graduation, Sara aims to revolutionize the sports industry, catering to diverse athlete needs and driving change through design.



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