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FORM - FINDING MIDSOLE
The moonshot goal is creating a
3D-printed midsole that can outperform traditional running shoes.
With newfound structural control comes expanded behavior.
PERFORMANCE
ARCHITECTURE
Generating a 3D-printed performance midsole that’s
all at once lightweight, durable, and responsive.
Reducing the disparity between intended
design function and resulting performance data
through improved structural control.
Warping individual cells and transitioning patterns.
Region-specific density and smoothened connections.
Individual manipulation of over 20,000 beams.
Going beyond simple infills to
real control over the entire structure.
An ongoing evolution of form
and maturity from data.
MIDSOLE
EVOLUTION
Stage 1
Hexagon-based cells with Z-stack transitions from heel-to-toe based on specified unit cell height.
Stage 2
Form adjusted to 3D-scanned models. Optimized for flexion and
lightweight design.
Stage 3
Custom lattice unit cell with reinforced quad-cage and strengthened node connection.
Stage 4
Conformality in all directions with improved cross-cage design and zone-specific density targets.
CREDITS
HARDWARE
Xtreme 8K DLP 3D-Printer - ETEC
SOFTWARE
Rhino & Grasshopper
nTopology
Formware
Keyshot
Adobe Suite
MATERIAL
Elastic Tough Rubber 90 - Adaptive3D
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