This project was initiated based on research indicating that traditional shoes with narrow toe boxes deform the natural shape of the foot. Expanding the toe box can result in several benefits such as improving balance, promoting agility, and alleviating common toe issues like bunions, increasing circulation, and reducing the risk of injury. The design of the last is inspired by the natural separation of toes when they are spread. Two different types of toe separations are incorporated into the last design.
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Yea Lim hails from a background in interior architecture design and currently based in the Netherlands. She is an observant designer with a multidisciplinary attitude, seamlessly transitioning between product and fashion design. She possesses a profound passion for working with the construction of objects, human relations, and behaviour. Her primary focus involves delving into issues that arise within the interactions among humans, objects, and various situations. By approaching problems from different perspectives, she has cultivated a diverse range of design approaches and found inspiration. Yea Lim identifies as a storyteller, aiming to use design as a medium to communicate with people by reflecting her experiences in the design process.
