MAMMATUS GENERATIVA

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MAMMATUS GENERATIVA

Blending footwear with generative design tools. Embedding static objects with knowledge and direction.

FINAL DESIGN PHYSICAL SAMPLE

MAMMATUS GENERATIVE 3D-PRINTED PROTOTYPE

DESIGN APPROACH

Traditionally, we design objects by their familiar shapes and configurations.

Adjustments are often discrete and static.

Generatively, objects are given insight, re-perceived as constraints and objectives.

Objects now carry information, developing an evolution of informed mutations.

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (LEFT) AND TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION (RIGHT)

COLOR-CODED MIDSOLE MORPHOLOGIES

GENERATIVE SIMULATION

Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), this model simulates the force vectors of a foot strike and
the material properties of PebaX® Rnew®, a bio-based thermoplastic elastomer made of castor beans.

Layered with Topology Optimization (TopOp), the midsole then morphs and reforms,
fine-tuning structural integrity in balance with targeted material usage.

ANIMATED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (TOP) AND TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION (BOTTOM)

TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZED MORPHOLOGIES ADJUSTED TO VOLUME FRACTION

COMPUTATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Material
Pebax Rnew 30R51 SA 01

Boundary Conditions
Force Vector
Displacement Restraint

Optimization Objective
Structural Compliance Response

Optimization Constraint
Volume Fraction
Passive Region

FOOTAGE OF PRINTING PROCESS

3D-PRINTED TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZED COMPONENTS

PROTOTYPES OF FULL AND SEPARATED ASSEMBLIES

MAMMATUS GENERATIVA PHOTOSHOOT

PRELIMINARY SAMPLE PRINTED IN GLOSSY PLA

GALLERY OF ORTHOGRAPHIC WIREFRAME DISPLAYS

MODEL SLICE EVOLUTION

3D-MODEL RENDERINGS

RENDER GALLERY

CREDITS

HARDWARE

Original Prusa i3 MK3S+

SOFTWARE

Rhino
Grasshopper
nTopology
Houdini
Redshift
Adobe Suite

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