Zima
Casual Footwear for Saman Sabbaghi
This product is a handcrafted casual footwear which has been designed based on traditional shoe making in Persia that's called Giveh. This product Is a sustainable one with cork composite shoelace, Nano fabric for weaving upper part or socks, It also collaborates with Artificial Intelligence to indicate new form based on the old Giveh and main ergonomic features. In addition, the final package could be used as shoe rack and all products would be minted as NFT (Non fungible token) sneakers in Metaverse.
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Unique Properties
Zima, Is a handcrafted casual footwear which has been designed based on traditional shoe making in Persia that's called Giveh, Zima means Walk on the earth. This product Is a sustainable one with cork composite shoelace, Nano fabric for weaving upper part or socks, It also collaborates with Artificial Intelligence to indicate new form based on the old Giveh and main ergonomic features. In addition, the final package could be used as shoe rack and all products would be minted as NFT (Non fungible token) sneakers in Metaverse.
Tags
Handcrafted footwear, Woven footwear, Sustainable footwear, Cork sole, Bio-sneaker, Eco-footwear, Sustainability
Production Technology
Zima casual shoe consists of two main production method, First one refers to make Cork composite shoelace, In order to reach that, the Industry uses "Direct Injection Plastic Mold" but in this project the combination is 96% Cork granule and 6% PU (Polyurethane) to strengthen the sole part. The second one is about socks part or woven upper part, It called Giveh-Baafi that means weaving traditional Giveh which has been done by rural women for decades.
Design Challenge
Working with Artificial Intelligence beta (Midjourney), along with research process of Culture, Market, Sociology, in order to comprehend the taste of customers, were the most complicated elements.
Project Duration
The project started in December 2021 and finished in April 2022 in Tehran, Iran.
Operation Flow
Zima offers various patterns, colors, tips which could be charming for so many customers. On the other hand, mixing the past and futuristic tools, such as Ai and new form of ergonomic shoelace that has been made by advanced softwares like Solidworks (Surface) and Keyshot, makes this product more enchanting.
Research
The most important tool in the field of study was verbal-visual (researcher-made questionnaire) and has benefited from the analysis of relevant experts (Delphi group). Also this project is looking forward to the interaction design, user-centered approach and Using analytical hierarchy process (AHP), library research, developing questionnaires, diagrams and studying selected designs from the perspective of performance, ergonomics, aesthetics and presenting the final design under the name of Zima. These footwears, could be considered as one of the most Eco-friendly sneakers, not only in Iran, but also worldwide.
Inspiration
Making Giveh as a traditional handcrafted footwear, constitutes a significant share of the income for different ethnicities in Persia. But the form and function does not match the tastes of users in modern societies, cause It can be beneficial through the perspective of business and exportation. So I decided to seek the culture, changes, technologies, and also young startups in high-tech materials, in order to redesign one of the most revenue-generating handcrafted products in whole history of Middle East.
Image Credits
Main Image Is Image #1 Image #1 : Pattern design vector, Freepik website Image #2 : Pattern design vector, Freepik website Image #2 : Artistic human hand, Turbosquid website (By Aizekg) Image #3 : Pattern design vector, Freepik website Image #4 : Pattern design vector, Freepik website Image #5 : Pattern design vector, Freepik website
Project Overview
Zima Casual Footwear has been a Silver winner in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Saman Sabbaghi was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Zima Casual Footwear.
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Zima: Redefining Traditional Footwear with Sustainable and High-Tech Design
Renowned designer Saman Sabbaghi introduces Zima, a handcrafted casual footwear inspired by traditional Persian shoe making, combining sustainability and high-tech materials, and recognized with a prestigious A' Design Award.
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