DZU
re - skate
type:
Mixed material - CAD - CNC
dat:
2022
definition of sustanability
The concept of sustainability should not be implemented through simple copy-and-paste methods. We need to consider the geographic, cultural, and financial possibilities, as well as the behavior of consumers. A production line in the EU using local materials cannot simply be replicated in other markets without evaluating its sustainable impact. There may be more efficient solutions that align with local industries, materials, and production methods. When we talk about sustainability, it is not only about protecting the planet but also about respecting people and their rights. In this context, I like to refer to production in relation to the cosmos, as the term cosmos represents a universal perspective. Of course, there are additional factors, such as scaling, that influence these calculations and help achieve truly sustainable solutions
4 paths
- monomaterial
- regenerative
- patching
- it is what it is
understanding the object
monomaterial concept
We use the short lifespan as a positive philosophy, instead of working against it.
+ frequent material loop
The short lifespan ensures a permanent material flow for re-manufacturing
+ healthy feet
We can as well question the shock absorption from jumps by using replaceable parts. Feet stay healthy through parts and frequent product replacement.
+ easy patching
If we use the same material to patch, which is used in the production, we create a much more synergetic material fusion. In which case the patching would be much less toxic, and much faster.
+ economic interest
The short lifespan ensures regular income to develop further concepts.
+ ownership relation
Maybe it is about time to change the ownership system. Instead of buying things, we just rent the essentials we need for their very predicted purpose.
In this design, the shoe is visually brought down to its basics. Some protection or construction can be found on the outside to give the shoe a more technical look. In this context, it is significant, that we talk about a skate-shoe and not a fashion object. It is made, designed and constructed to be skated and to lower the impact of skate-shoes in relation to environmental issues.
This prototype has no glue, all parts are brought together through heat and pressure. I'm aware that the industries have many complex processes like direct injection or fused gas injection molding. Nevertheless, in this stage of the project it was important to me, to really work with the material instead of making renderings. More processes and visual aspects trough drawings can be found in the documentation.
This project is exploring the environmental impact of skate-shoes and how they could be rethought to implement more sustainability. During the process it got clear, that the knowledge about the shoe industry is crucial to re-think such an object, but at the same time a topic that can't be fully understood in such a short time. Nevertheless, I gained a solid knowledge about the Industry and what it takes to try making sport shoes from scratch.
Exploration for concept and the feeling of material by "rapid concept typing"
