Brief
In 2054, design shoes that help users navigate the harsh conditions of a climate-impacted world.
The Problem
Inexperienced hikers often push their bodies beyond their limits, mistaking fatigue for endurance. This is when accidents are most likely to happen, especially when trying to keep pace with a group.
The Opportunity
How can we visualize and monitor fatigue to inform others of the user's physiological state, helping prevent accidents caused by overexertion?
Core Inspiration - Posion Dart Frog
Inspired by the poison dart frog, the shoe’s neon colours signal danger when the wearer is at their limits, warning others of potential harm. Its gummy lugs, resembling the frog’s suckers, offer superior grip and stability, emphasizing survival in challenging environments.
Terra Toxic use case
Ideation
Initial ideation focused on drawing the midsole and upper separately then mixing and matching them for more ideations
Combing upper and lower sketches and using VIZCOM to generate concepts
VIZCOM Generated concepts from selected sketches
CMF reference
Comparing material thickness and shoe construction of Hoka trail runner. against scale 3d print of TERRA TOXIC to ensure CMF creation and material thickness are correct.
Final renders
Gummy like sucker tread to provide better wet surface adhesion
visual intensity directly correlates with physical exertion, offering a real-time, organic indicator of fatigue levels.
Bio-Luminescent Bacteria Canisters
the bacteria feeds on glycogen and electrolytes present in their sweat. The harder they work, the more nutrients are absorbed and the brighter they become.
The removable waterproof canopy protects against dew, while the shoe's non-waterproof design enhances drainage and drying speed. The thick silpoly canopy prevents quick wet-out
Soft gummy lugs squish into the ground, providing super grip on uneven and rough terrain.