DNA 3D printed shoe concept by pensar

DNA 3D printed shoe conceptall images courtesy pensar

the DNA concept by seattle-based pensar studio leverages 3d printing to create a shoe adapting not only to a users foot contour, but also to help improve foot dexterity. by pairing data acquisition, user behavior, and rapid prototyping, the system manifests a new method of mass-tailored products. the footwear concept responds to a future where trainers outfitted with pressure sensors and accelerometers. users can bring them back to the store, upload the data and a series of algorithms develops a shoe that fits the way your body moves. after a computer crunches the data – one can modify the aesthetics – and the 3d printer instantaneously begins to build the customized shoe.

form, color, texture, and opacity can be modified

as processing dives form, shoe aesthetics become more abstract

the future will be printed

shoes should be built for the way you move

finding the right pair is a pain

there is an alternative

capturing data is the first step

algorithms and processing do the heavy lifting

the shoes are built in front of the customer

the customer is delivered a shoe custom built for their body and movement

business benefits as well

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