Abstract
Functionality and sustainability are key elements of the current footwear industry. Recent data prove that about 300 million pairs of footwear are disposed of every year, which requires exploring innovative ways to produce, design. and promote durability. The majority of consumers demand comfort, versatility, functionality, sustainability, and performance in the variability of settings. These factors have been leading sustainable footwear brands to develop 3-Dimensional (3D) printing in footwear production, focused on sustainable functionality. Raising a number of 3D printing methods helps speed up and eco-consciousness in their innovative sustainable footwear manufacturing. In order to minimize the pollution of raw material waste to the environment, a customized 3D printing production of the midsole is needed. Without the mass production of midsoles, less disposable materials and reduce the cost of procuring raw materials in the foreseeable future. In this regard, the proposed project strives to develop an innovative design with elaborated technologies and functional footwear. This project investigates the sustainable aspects of footwear by applying 3D printing technology to produce a customized midsole design. It provides a way for fitting customization and design diversification in order to enhance innovation development and achieve the sustainability objective for footwear. Different extent of comfort and functional level can be obtained by creating precise fittings to the foot of human beings.
Presenters
Ling CheungLecturer, Faculty of Design and Environment, Technological and Higher Education Institution, Hong Kong
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Footwear Design, Functionality, Sustainability
