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RESEARCH/IDEATERESEARCH/EDITRESEARCH/CONSTRUCT

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First half of the day...

On foot throughout the day

First half of the day...

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Exploring upper forms and sole shapes

Transition toSecnd half of the day...

Formal heels for work attire create various problems with human posture and foot pain

Achilles tendonitisarea of pain

Achilles tendinitis is generally triggeredwhen a affected limb isoverused. It is more common among athletes training under conditions where the foot is not encsed properly.(Has been occuring to women who constantly wear high heelsor flip -flops). Achilies Tendion

Plantar faicia

Calcaneofibularligament

Achilles tendon

Inflammation of the plantarfascia can cause heel painPlantar fascia

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ProcessThe idea of the ‘peel’ functioning as a protectivedevice for the orange.

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Current external solutions for Achilles tendinitis include:

- Wearing elastic bandages throughout the day - applying compressionsaround ankles and lower calf areaCompression accelerates healing by improving circulation

Supports plantar fascia

Closure cconnects the heel support area to further secure entire foot during motion

Pattern exposes heel, yet supports ankle and achillies tendion from the rear

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The idea of the ‘peel’ functioning as a protectivedevice for the orange.

-This concept couldbe translated intoa concept forcreating the next sandal..

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Process

Existing Market:

Tendinitis supportproducts

Plantar Fasciitis Arch Support

Dual support for heel to ankle

Streaches to create tension

Plantar Fasciitis Splint

Strengthens plantar faicia

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ComparingExisting Market forAchilles TendinitisHealing & Reflexoligy

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The Achilles Tendon Strap works by maintaining consistent focused compres-sion (this reduces movement and enables faster recovery) on the tendon while also providing support for the heel of the foot, thereby reducing the stress that could result in further injury or otherwise hamper the regeneration of the tendon.

Cut out the painby cutting the propper pattern...

Formula of shape:

Designed to effectively alleviate the stress and associated pain caused by Achilles Tendonitis,

RCreating a shoe that will function as a support and aid in the healing of Achillies Tendinitis

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Creating a shoe that will function as a support and aid in the healing of Achillies Tendinitis

Development StageSophisticated Primitive I

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Objective:

SandalAnatomy

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Incorporate these concepts into your recovery and post recovery habits to speed your recov-ery and prevent a reoccurrence of the injury.

It is almost always beneficial to immediately replace the sport shoes you were wearing when you be-came injured. The same may be true for some of your other sports shoes and shoes as well.

strengthening the anterior tibialis, the small muscle group on the front of the lower leg, stretches the calf muscles

Avoid anti-inflammatory and pain killing drugs. The anti-inflammatory drugs will not help because Achil-les tendinosis is a degenerative injury rather than an inflammation (see injuries). The pain killing drugs will mask the problem, which is likely to cause the de-generation to get worse. In addition to being ineffec-tive, anti-inflammatory and pain killing drugs are also expensive.

Physical therapy consisting of stretching and specific strengthening exercises that are probably the most help-ful treatments for those with Achilles tendon problems. Ensuring adequate flexibility of the muscles of the calf is one priority. Strengthening of these muscles, specifically eccentric strengthening exercises, have been shown to help with chronic tendon problems.

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Why What How

Second strip is applied with no stretch directionality across the most painful area, located at rear center ankle

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Research: Analyzing existingforms of arc support related to foot therepy and tendinitis suppport

Solution: Creating a everyday wearable sandal withsimilar characteristics & pattern as Tendinitis Arc Supportive

therepy splints

Problem: Tendinitis

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Comparing/ContrastingAnatomy

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SolutionCreating a pattern that supports &heals

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Constructing the solution using raw materials and ideations

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Experimenting with silluhette of shoe.

Pattern is cut and Designed to strengthen the area where the tendon needs most support.

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Footwear Packaging for

Determing Sole Shape

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Process ofConstructingShoe Using Raw Materials

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Cutting, Sanding,Polishing Sole & Heel

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Hand cutting& Sanding Soles

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Leather CompositeGluing the entire upper &midsole to composite sole

Handcuttng& Sanding Soles

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step-by-step approach to understanding the relationship between encasing human anatomy

The Spanish painter,sculptor, and graphic artist Pablo Picasso(1881-1973) was one of the most prodigious andrevolutionarys artistsin the historyof Western painting.As the central figurein developing cubism,he established the basis for abstract art.

Picasso Insipired

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Color palatte directly drawn from Picasso Painting

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Pattern is cut and Designed to strengthen the area where the tendon. needs most support.

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Final

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Tendinitis Project

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Intertwined closure system secures & supports foot, heel, & ankle

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Final ConstructedShoe

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