Ica & Kostika recently launched a new 3D printing studio and its Mycelium Shoe is the first release to showcase the brand's new unique take on computational design. The new studio was founded on the principle of using new manufacturing tactics to produce footwear and this first expression showcases this idea beautifully. The use of 3D printing allows the shoe to be entirely custom-fit, combining striking design elements that are unique to this 3D printing process.
To create the shoe and offer a customizable fit, the Mycelium Shoe requires future wearers to download an app and upload a series of photos of their feet. From there, an algorithm creates a 3D sketch that allows for sizing improvements before full 3D printing and finishing the shoe with automotive-grade technologies. The Mycelium Shoe will be limited to only five pairs and will be part of a future collection entitled Exobiology.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 3D Printed Footwear
- Ica & Kostika showcases the potential for custom-fitted and unique design footwear using 3D printing technology.
- Computational Design
- The Mycelium Shoe demonstrates the creative potential of computational design in the fashion industry.
- Mobile App Customization
- The Mycelium Shoe's use of a mobile app to create a personalized fit presents an opportunity for other industries to consider similar customization strategies.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can utilize 3D printing and computational design to create unique and customizable footwear options.
- Technology
- Advancements in 3D printing and mobile app customization present opportunities for technology industries to expand their offerings in personalized products.
- Automotive Manufacturing
- The automotive-grade technologies used in finishing the Mycelium Shoe highlights an opportunity for collaboration between automotive manufacturing and the fashion industry.
