Design For Change

  • Prize
    Winner in Sportswear Design / Footwear
  • University
    Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Lead Designer
    Jenny Phung
  • Professor Credit
    Long-Nam TO, Benoit Meleard, Michael (Mike) Mack
  • Design Status
    Concept

Description
Design For Change explores modular footwear systems that adapt to diverse environments through interchangeable components, transforming a single pair of shoes into a versatile solution for any challenge - just like how our feet naturally adapt to different terrains.

Innovation
Interchangeable sole caps: Users simply plug each cap into the base with a quick press-and-twist motion - the flexible material stretches to allow insertion, then contracts to lock securely in place. This design ensures caps remain firmly attached during use while allowing easy removal when changing environments, from city streets to mountain trails, without requiring tools or complex procedures. These caps are specially made for concrete, rocky, muddy, or snow environments, allowing one pair of shoes to adapt to any surface you encounter.

Product Detail
-Advanced-knit upper -Waterproof (Nylon fabric) -Leather (Full-grain, Calf Skin) -Nylon paracord -3D-Print (TPU Filament) -TPU soles

Specification
-Size available: Women EUR 39/ US 8 -Unisex -Colors: Black, orange, silver, green -Weight: 5-8 ounces



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