UP-PART is a footwear concept addressing ecological concerns over the mass production of sneakers.
With the current sneaker trend, ever more low quality, cheap shoes are sold. Weak points in their designs lead to a lifespan that hardly exceeds a year when worn on a regular basis.
UP-PART shoes provide sole and upper separately. Either can be replaced when damaged, hence limiting waste.
Since every part are detachable by the user, they are also easier to recycle.
UP-PART is a footwear concept addressing ecological concerns over the mass production of sneakers.
With the current sneaker trend, ever more low quality, cheap shoes are sold. Weak points in their designs lead to a lifespan that hardly exceeds a year when worn on a regular basis.
UP-PART shoes provide sole and upper separately. Either can be replaced when damaged, hence limiting waste.
Since every part are detachable by the user, they are also easier to recycle.
UP-PART is a footwear concept addressing ecological concerns over the mass production of sneakers.
With the current sneaker trend, ever more low quality, cheap shoes are sold. Weak points in their designs lead to a lifespan that hardly exceeds a year when worn on a regular basis.
UP-PART shoes provide sole and upper separately. Either can be replaced when damaged, hence limiting waste.
Since every part are detachable by the user, they are also easier to recycle.
These acoustic panels reduce noise pollution while offering an additional function.
Research shows that long or repeated exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss. Public places such as restaurants, schools or open offices usually exceed this level.
Minimalist interiors (high ceilings, hard reflective surfaces, minimum furniture) often results in poor acoustic characteristics.
Sounds get reflected around the room without never getting absorbed by soft goods.
The aim of this project is to design acoustic panels fitting in these different contexts.
The acoustic foam is mounted on a frame and covered by fabric.
For each panel of the collection, a folded metal piece adds extra functionality to the panel. The fabric cover can be removed to be cleaned.
Here, the acoustic panel holds four plant pots.
In an office context the panel can be used as a pin on board.
In a school context, the panel doubles as a coat rack.
A small version adds a touch of colour on the wall while being used as a shelf.