Zixiong Wei – Creating Algorithm Generated Footwear Design

StyleGAN is an open source image generating algorithm that can blend different images to create hybrid alternative options.

Ever since the introduction of Grasshopper 3D modelling algorithm and the “Internet of Things”, I have wondered how long before a “slidebar” design approach would also become an key part of the footwear design process.

As far as I know Designer Zixiong Wei has been the first to try it on footwear. His video provides a first glimpse of what I believe will be the future footwear design process and interface.

If this is the first time that such a thing has been done, I think could be one of the most significant moments in the history of Design.

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