Materiality Study
Goal:
Create a modular fabric that can be used for mutilple design solutions for the circular Ikego project.
Projects
Bounce
Brio
Bobbin
Budsy (sm)
Budsy (lg)
Expandable Fabric
Multiple Uses
Accessable
Expanda
Multiple Uses
Accessable
Expanda
Beads
easy to assemble
easy to replace
acessible
versatile
durable
Hexagons
difficult to assemble
difficult to replace
not acessible
versatile
durable
Choosing Beads
Silicone and wooden beads proved to be the most accessable and versatile. Unlike the hexagon beads that were complicated to string together, The process of connecting the beads and expanding the fabric is easy to learn, making it DIY friendly. This makes it a circular design; therefore, easy to upgrade, reuse, and repare.
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One simple pattern is used to create three different projects. We encourage users to come up with something new!
Make it Yourself!
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Parts Used
Durable String
Bungee Cord
Bead
Large Hole Bead
Silicone Bead
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Bounce
Massage Shoes
Intended for temporary wear.
Massage properties rooted in relfexology.
Disassemble when done and transform them into something new.
Why Bead Shoes?
At the beginning of humanity we did not wear shoes. Stimulating the bottom of our feet was something we used to do every day. It was, and still is a natural way to heal our senses.
Reflexology is a massage method used for centuries to trigger pressure points in the feet. The practice is believed to help relieve stress, cronic pain, and more.
Ikego massage shoes trigger these pressure points when the user stands and walks in them.