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Sam van Dalen

Sam van Dalen

I am Sam van Dalen, based in Amsterdam. In my work I explore footwear, wearables and fashion while keeping a technical approach using modern digital workflows like 3D printing. These digital aspects of my process get combined together with physical steps creating a balance between a digital and analogue product, carrying a unique futuristic aesthetic.

SPN-TEC

‘SPN-TEC’ is a collection of 100% recyclable shoes that challenges the visual stereotypes of sustainable design, building on my previous project, ‘PIN-TEC’. Traditional shoes consist of 62 individual panels glued, sewn, or nailed together, making them difficult to recycle. In…