Zellerfeld FLO concept
Flo concept started trying to design a fluid and dynamic shoe for Prospect100 x Zellerfeld design contest, taking advantage of incredible Zellerfeld's 3D printing tech. Flo name (contraction of flow) comes from the effortless and elegant way big fishes, like mantas, are able to move underwater.
Trying to create a clean and fluid surface to be 3D printed, initial inspiration of my Flo concept was taken from timeless Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and 250 GTO bodyworks but also Concorde dynamic shapes. To respect Zellerfeld last, sketching and development of the concept has been made in Gravity Sketch, and along the way shapes evolved in a way shoe resembled more underwater creatures rather then human designed vehicles. At that point I've fully embraced this new inspiration to further evolve surfaces and details...Air intakes also became gills and outsole elements were designed like corals.
A little insight of the design development of my Zellerfeld Flo concept. All phases were done in virtual reality with Gravity Sketch app, from 3D sketching to the final refinements. You can see how the shape evolved in a more organic, fluid and graceful way along the process.
And finally the presentation of my Zellerfeld Flo 3D printed shoe concept in a few different views. As you can see, I've tried to keep the surfaces as close as possible to the last, also sculpting the top portion of the sole to save material and weight. Sculpted portions are also designed to allow proper flexibility. Gills shape and displacement were studied to offer best breathability where needed. Gentle, organic and hydrodynamic surfaces are directly inspired by underwater world such as air out takes (gills) and outsole design.
A short video with a few colourways of Flo concept
