Utility

• University
  Waikato Institute Of Technology
• Lead Designer
  Rex Emmanuel (rico) Alfaras
• Prize
  Winner in OTHER SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
• Expertise
  Independent

Utility is an athleisure footwear concept design with the intention of using sustainable sources and avoiding the use of adhesives. Each component can be acquired from different places and can be assembled or disassembled with minimum manpower. It is inspired by nature in the way it uses sustainable materials packaged altogether in an organic yet urban aesthetic.

The 3D knitted upper reduces material waste instead of laser cutting excess parts. The midsole is an ETPU foam with pellets infused with recycled nitrogen that is derived from cattle farms to help minimise nitrogen output.

Other prizes
(2023) FIT Sport Design Awards Winner (2021) Overall Winner of Footlocker House of Hoops Design Competition (2018) Anta KT4 Design Competition Winner