We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer about their original and creative design work. is an award-winning creative designer, that makes our world a better place with their original works.
("") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work . Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
: As a designer I believe we have to be curious about new technology and see how we can apply it into our design to improve the user experience. Based on user needs and the potential that I find in 3D printing technology as a manufacturing method, I started to design a series of ergonomic and stylish 3D-printed footwear.
: Atossa started as an idea for redesigning industrial and social systems that deliver the products to us. I thought of getting the advantages of 3D print technology to develop customized products. My goals have been minimizing the waste of matter and energy and increasing people’s involvement in the design process.The strategy is to design based on every individual’s needs in order to provide them with the most appropriate product, which is unique to them. I believe participatory design is the future for design.
: I consider this award a platform to introduce the product around the globe. I'd also like to take this opportunity to promote my design through companies and designers.
: The design development process took approximately 1 year from the initial idea through to production.
: I believe 3D Printing is the future of manufacturing. It reduces the cost, energy and also it would be a good solution for the environmental problems. So I thought it would be a good idea to consider these benefits in my design. The idea of the design is originated from me but many others helped deliver the concept.
: I currently plan to sell the product to any interested company or lease the rights of it with a business plan.
: Lack of user customization in the shoe ergonomics would result in many dissatisfactions and sometimes diseases. Atossa embraces every foot’s unique form and shapes itself accordingly. I’m looking for new types of customization, something more than just changing the colors or some small details!
: People with passion and sensibility for fashion and technology and also those who are looking for new types of customization for footwear and specifically for high heels!
: I was looking for a feminine name from ancient cultures and I came up with Atossa. Atossa is the name of a well known queen in Ancient Persia, who is the daughter of Cyrus the great. Atossa means graceful, powerful and capable.
: Sketching in 2D, 3D modelling In Autodesk 3ds Max and 3D printing with Makerbot Replicator 2X and Fifth Generation
: Atossa has the ability to be unique and ergonomics with the minimum cost. If you want to get these features and customize your shoe design with common production, you’ll end up paying a lot of money! So by Atossa, you can have your own custom designed shoe with a low cost.
: We worked with 3D Printing technicians, Electrical Engineers, 3D Printing materials experts and human factor experts.
: Basically the most important point of this project was about the new technology and the ways I have applied it to my design! So this project was impossible without using new technology and specifically 3D printing Technology!
: At that point limitation of materials was my biggest challenge. Also 3D printing is a time consuming process and it was a challenge as well.
: It is a way to get more recognition and a larger exposure of our design and brand.
: Atossa is made by PLA. PLA is a bio-material and because it is obtained out of natural resources such as corn, potatoes or sugar beets, it is acknowledged as “earth friendly”. Also this material is 100% recyclable so we can recycle it for several times and 3D print new shoes with the same material!
