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Generating a New Balance 3D-printed midsole from pressure data from Nervous System on Vimeo.
This collaboration between footwear brand New Balance and 3D printing company Nervous System uses code to generate a 3D printed lattice for a sneaker midsole. I think the algorithm that they used relies on taking various weight inputs and understanding how different thicknesses of strands and densities of the lattice can be combined to allow for structural support as well as enough flex and bounce needed in a shoe midsole. The creator’s artistic sensibilities are shown in the final form through the type of lattice used, the overall form of the midsole, and the color and properties of the material used. Due to the fact that most of the structure and density are automatically generated, there isn’t as much room for creative expression.
New Balance and Nervous System for the Zante Generate
https://vimeo.com/146938134