# Parametric Design Footwear The Conceptual 'Laceless Poseidon' Shoe by Kedar Benjamin is Alien-Like By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laceless-poseidon-shoe References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/05/23/otherworldly-laceless-shoe-concept-looks-like-it-was-designed-to-be-worn-on-mars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=otherworldly-laceless-shoe-concept-looks-like-it-was-designed-to-be-worn-on-mars) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/benjometry/) The conceptual 'Laceless Poseidon' shoe has been designed by Kedar Benjamin as a sneaker style with a [parametric form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spunge-osmosis) that appears ready for life on another planet. The shoe features a sculptured design that encapsulates the whole foot and ankle with one seamless piece of material and is finished on the exterior with a series of ridges. These ridges give the footwear an organic pattern that could be compared to those on a fingerprint, but in a macro viewpoint. The conceptual 'Laceless Poseidon' shoe was designed as part of the #lacelesschallenge from Laceless Design and accommodates being [easily slipped onto the foot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool) when heading out. The use of [artificial intelligence (AI) technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-inverse) in the design process allowed for biomimicry principles to be applied to the exterior of the shoe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Parametric Design Footwear:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional shoe design by incorporating AI technology and applying biomimicry principles to create a unique form that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. - **Laceless Footwear:** Opportunity to create more convenient and efficient footwear designs that incorporate a seamless, laceless structure and can be easily slipped onto the foot. - **Organic Pattern Footwear:** Opportunity to design footwear with an organic pattern that is inspired from nature and adds a unique visual element to the product. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunity to incorporate AI technology and parametric design techniques to create innovative and functional footwear designs. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create unique and visually striking footwear designs by incorporating biomimicry principles and organic patterns. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Opportunity to utilize AI technology in the design process for creating innovative shoe designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Bold Sneaker Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Electric Truck Shoe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-project.md) - [Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-architects-and-fendi.md) - [AI-Generated Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-inverse.md) - [Second-Skin Luxury Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe.md) - [Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contranatural.md) - [Futuristic Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool.md)