HOOV

09-12-2023

Title: HOOV

Relation: Senior Capstone Project

Year: 2023

Timeline: 12 Weeks

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Outline

Outline

HOOV is a shoe brand designed to meet the footwear needs of our aging population. The products are designed based on the reality that many people wear shoes with the incorrect tread for different surfaces. By providing a variety of distinct tread options (ex., A smooth tread for carpets to avoid snagging) and a clear guide for the users to find the correct tread for them, we can empower the elderly to feel more confident that they will not encounter unnecessary footwear-induced falls. The shoe also incorporates user-friendly functions such as the BOA lacing system to remove some of the roadblocks the target user might encounter. Moreover, the shoe is designed to visually look stable and sturdy while walking the fine line between classy and sporty. 

HOOV is a shoe brand designed to meet the footwear needs of our aging population. The products are designed based on the reality that many people wear shoes with the incorrect tread for different surfaces. By providing a variety of distinct tread options (ex., A smooth tread for carpets to avoid snagging) and a clear guide for the users to find the correct tread for them, we can empower the elderly to feel more confident that they will not encounter unnecessary footwear-induced falls. The shoe also incorporates user-friendly functions such as the BOA lacing system to remove some of the roadblocks the target user might encounter. Moreover, the shoe is designed to visually look stable and sturdy while walking the fine line between classy and sporty. 

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Design Research

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Tools/Materials

Prototype: TPU, Leather, Suede

3D Modeling: Gravity Sketch/Blender

Texturing: Substance Painter

Year

Process

Process

  • Refined Subdivision Topology

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