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Marieka Ratsma: Biomimicry Shoe

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Marieka Ratsma defines herself a fashion designer however I think she is short selling herself. If you peruse her resume,you will realize that her talents reach further and wider than this limiting label. This artist plays among various mediums, last month we collaborated with her on a graphic design project; animated GIF’s for Celine Fall 12 Lookbook here :

 

It is obvious that her interests live in the innovation of the future, and nest in Nature, the result being projects very future forward rooted in the beautiful intelligence of Mother Nature, the Ultimate creator, the Ultimate birther of life. In her project, Biomimicry Shoe, she collaborates with American architect  Kostika Spaho: the pair were inspired by a combination of nature and modern technology translating it into a wearable, smart product;  the front of the shoe is the shape of a bird’s cranium and the spike of the heel a tapered beak. Using progressive 3D technology, they  managed to produce a product which requires less support material, resulting in optimal efficiency, comfort, strength and elegance.

Marieka Ratsma Designer Biomimicry Shoe

This gorgeous marriage shows us the potential of fashion and accessories production through interesting, progressive and out of the box thinking in use of materials and very smart construction. The shoes aren’t for sale yet, but they are working on a second version which will be available for custom made orders scheduled for January 2013.

Marieka Ratsma Designer Biomimicry Shoe

Marieka Ratsma Designer Biomimicry Shoe

Marieka Ratsma Designer Biomimicry Shoe

Marieka Ratsma Designer Biomimicry Shoe

Marieka Ratsma Designer

 
These first production shoes will be on display in the “Shoe Obsession” exhibition at the Museum at FIT in NY next year. ( 8 Feb.-13 April)
 
More information at www.mariekaratsma.nl & https://mariekaratsma.blogspot.com




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