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Hypex Creek Shoe by Yinghua Lu |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
YL: The main inspiration behind my design is to merge outdoor functionality with hypebeast style, aiming to create innovative footwear that balances aesthetics with practicality.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
YL: My focus was on achieving a design that offers customizable fit options for different feet, integrates speed dry materials, and incorporates ergonomic principles for enhanced comfort and performance.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
YL: For this award-winning design, I plan to explore further customization options, potentially expanding into collaborations that can bring new elements to the concept.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
YL: It took approximately six months to develop and refine this concept, from initial ideation to prototyping.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
YL: This design stemmed from my personal inspiration rather than being commissioned, driven by a desire to push boundaries in footwear design.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
YL: Currently, I am exploring options to produce this design myself, open to partnerships or licensing agreements to bring it to market.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
YL: I designed this work to innovate within the footwear industry, addressing gaps in the market for stylish yet functional outdoor footwear.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
YL: While I drew from various sources, this design was primarily influenced by my background in product design and my observations of emerging trends in both fashion and outdoor gear.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
YL: The target customer includes urban explorers and trend-conscious individuals who value both style and functionality in their footwear choices.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
YL: What sets this design apart is its integration of safety belt-inspired elements for foot lockdown, along with its focus on ergonomic design principles tailored for active lifestyles.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
YL: The name "HYPEX" reflects its fusion of hypebeast aesthetics with extreme sports functionality, symbolizing its bold and innovative approach.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
YL: I utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Rhino for 3D modeling, and Blender for prototyping during this project.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
YL: The most unique aspect is its integration of customizable fit options and speed dry materials, enhancing user comfort and performance.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
YL: I would look into technical experts in material science and biomechanics to ensure the design's feasibility and functionality.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
YL: Technology played a crucial role in refining the design, particularly in quick prototyping.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
YL: I looked into ergonomic design features, fashion trends, ensuring the design met both aesthetic and functional criteria.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
YL: Challenges included balancing aesthetic appeal with technical feasibility, as well as refining ergonomic details to enhance user comfort and performance.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
YL: I submitted this design to showcase its innovative approach and potential impact on the footwear industry on an international platform.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
YL: Designing this work challenged me to refine my technical skills, deepen my understanding of market trends. It also spark me to consider different target users.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
YL: This design represents my commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional footwear design, merging fashion-forward aesthetics with cutting-edge functionality to create impactful products for modern consumers.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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