O calçar consciente: projeto conceitual de calçado modular em material ecológico

Abstract

One of the foremost challenges in sustainable development lies within the fashion industry, where products undergo cultural and aesthetic obsolescence due to consumption patterns dictated by seasonal cycles. Upon closer examination, recycling and reusing components prove ineffective, as they fail to address the root cause of the issue. This study advocates for novel approaches to the systems underpinning fashion standards, advocating for an intensified utilization and fostering a renewed relationship between users and their products. In addressing this concern, the research explores innovative solutions for sustainable footwear, emphasizing modularity and ecological materials, aiming to conceptualize a modular shoe model in an ecologically friendly material. The study employs the project methodology proposed by Lõbach (2001). The outcome comprises modular footwear, featuring various alternative models, designed to encourage extended user engagement. The investigation includes an analysis of the most viable ecological material, accompanied by a representative simulation.