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2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
The Importance of Ergonomics in the Development of Sustainable Materials Applied to Footwear Design
Author : Ana Margarida Fernandes
Published in: Advances in Ergonomics in Design
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
The central objective of this research is the development of a footwear line, combining ergonomics and design, and subsequently resulting in its application to new proposals for recyclable and sustainable materials in the footwear sector. An objective analysis applying a mixed methodology focused on two areas, the non-interventionist when we study and analyse the starting point and what exists in the market, and the interventionist methodology exploring and developing materials with ergonomic studies. Thus, the intention is to stimulate and innovate with ergonomic and functional shapes, later being tested by a focus group. With the application of the design methodology the following hypothesis was formulated: Will it be possible to apply and test recyclable and existing raw materials in the footwear sector, creating an innovative and ergonomic product? In order to test the hypothesis, we resorted to an action-research methodology that allows us to answer the initial question.