Project 04
Material Research
Research into natural rubber soles and glueless construction, which led to a stitched sneaker prototype.
01
Research
References, moodboard and desk research.
02
Sketches
First sketches and intended forms.
03
Development
Prototyping and trials in the workshop.
04
Materials
Samples, materials and tools.
05
Final outcome
The final piece.
From this project
For sale
Sneaker prototype SS26 can be bought directly from Rayan Mansouri.
€260
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Rayan Mansouri
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Project 01
Modular Footwear
2026 · Shoes
A shoe designed as a system: upper, sole and heel come apart to be repaired, swapped or recycled separately. Final-year project.
Project 02
Textile Experiments
2025 · Textiles
A series of textile trials using second-hand clothes: layering, topstitching and laser cutting.
