Symbiotic Shoes, inspired by traditional shoemaking, circular and 3D printed shoes with Filaflex
Symbiotic Shoes: A Circular Approach to Footwear Design
Meet Sara Álvarez, a creative technologist revolutionizing sustainable footwear through 3D printing. Her project 'Symbiotic Shoes' creates an ecosystem where designers, artisans, makers, and consumers collaborate to develop recyclable footwear using Filaflex.
Based in Amsterdam and a graduate of Fabricademy, Sara combines her telecommunications engineering background with her passion for fashion to create innovative, sustainable solutions for the footwear industry.
The Symbiotic Concept
Symbiotic Shoes: Where tradition meets innovation
"The project creates an ecosystem where designers, artisans, makers and consumers collaborate to create and improve these shoes. Everyone has an important role, from creation to recycling. That's why we use the concept of symbiosis - bringing value to all agents that contribute to the product's life."
Sara Álvarez, Creator of Symbiotic Shoes
Circular Business Model
Project motivation and sustainability goals
Circular economy approach in shoe production
Design & Innovation
Classic aesthetic meets modern technology
Customizable design features
3D printed components assembly
Technical Specifications
- 98% 3D printed using Filaflex 82A TPE material
- Parametric design for custom sizing
- Easily detachable components for recycling
- Collaboration with Recreus for material recycling
Material composition and recycling breakdown
Next Steps
Project development focuses on:
- Improving durability and comfort through extensive testing
- Developing a web platform for manufacturing and distribution
- Enabling community participation in the design process
Learn more about this project: Detailed Project Documentation
Symbiotic Shoes: Project Overview and Vision
