It might be intriguing to promote Anna Korshun's innovative footwear designs as using no glue and stitching to stay together, but what really makes them stand out is the minimal use of toxins, energy and, of course, materials. An eco-friendly shoe if there ever was one, Anna Korshun's creation is outside of many comfort zones, but only in good ways.
Mainly, Anna Korshun was originally trained in product design. But for her final project at the Dutch Design Academy, she decided to branch out and try something new. Inspired by the the Elastic Wood chair by Israeli designer Gil Sheffi, Anna Korshun's shoe designs use a clicking technique to hold together. She does point out one of the major drawbacks, "It’s not very easy to make a completely closed shoe."
Atypically Constructed Footwear
Designer Anna Korshun Doesn't Use Glue or Stitching for Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Glueless Footwear - Opportunity for creating footwear that doesn't require glue or stitching, focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
2. Minimalist Shoe Design - Disruptive innovation potential in creating shoes with minimal use of toxins, energy, and materials.
3. Clicking Technique in Shoe Construction - Exploring the potential of using clicking technique to hold shoes together, offering a unique and unconventional approach to footwear design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Innovation opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create sustainable and eco-friendly footwear.
2. Product Design - Potential for integrating minimalism and eco-consciousness in shoe design as a distinctive selling point.
3. Manufacturing - Disruption prospects in adopting the clicking technique for shoe construction, optimizing production processes and reducing waste.