1. Padded Retractable Heels
Sofia Cisneros
Yolanda Contreras
UETM
May 26, 2016

2. Problem Statement
Statement: High heels can be tiring and uncomfortable and present distress to the user.
Target Market: People who wear high heels regularly or for special occasions.
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3. Design Goals Design Objective: Specifications: Comfortable and stylish
Cost less than $40
Longer lasting than regular heels in normal conditions
Safe and easy for consumer to use
Specifications:
Manufacturing cost: $21.90
Conform to safety regulation and decrease risk of injury
Long lasting
Appeal to target market
Efficient functioning/easy to use

4. Features and Constraints
Product Features:
Appearance of a regular platform heel
Gel and foam padding in key pain areas
4 ½” heel height
Various colors/patterns
Criteria/Constraints
Time management
Complications in retract ability

5. Deliverables Deliverables include: Sketches of ideas
Technical drawings
AutoCAD/Inventor designs
PowerPoint presentation
Final report
Prototype/Model

6. Questions to consider What are some existing solutions?
How can the product be user-friendly?
What are some aspects of the problem that should be addressed?
How can the product be safe for the consumer?
How can the product aesthetically appeal to consumers?
How can the product be reliable and effective?
How will the product be manufactured?
What are some possible components and how will they function?

7. Background Research and Investigation
Existing Solutions
Getting the best fitting heels
Placing cushion inside the shoe
Being cautious about the slope of the heel
Wearing open-toe shoes

8. Background Research and Investigation (continued)
Making the product user-friendly
User friendliness refers to how simple, straightforward and well organized a product is.
Items that can relieve discomfort
Toe protectors
Moleskin
Friction block stick
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9. Background Research and Investigation (continued)
Aspects of the problem to be addressed
Pain caused from wearing high heels include:
Bunions
Corns and Calluses
Shrinkage of the Achilles tendon
Blisters

10. Background Research and Investigation (continued)
Safety of the consumer
Safety concerns about high heels include:
Sole and heel security
Slip resistance between floor and shoe
Heel attachment
Seam deficiencies
Zipper for fastening
Hook and loop fasteners

11. Background Research and Investigation (continued)
Aesthetics
Types of heels include
Form, scale, color, etc. are all factors of aesthetics.
Kitten
Pumps
Stilettos
Consumers are more likely to buy a product that is more appealing.
Ankle Strap
Wedges
Platform
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12. Background Research and Investigation (continued)
Reliability and Effectiveness
Types of reliability include:
Test-retest reliability
Parallel forms reliability
Inter-rater reliability
Internal consistency reliability
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13. Background Research and Investigation (continued)
Manufacturing
Process of transforming raw/recycled materials into finished goods.
Fashion designers create designs.
Designs are sent to shoe makers/manufacturers.
Quality control

14. Lessons Learned The best type of heel for design
Different materials used for comfort
Standards for aesthetics/safety
Means of manufacturing

15. Possible Solutions Solution 1: Padded Heels
Gel and foam cushion in specific areas
Areas where pain is most experienced: arch, ball, heel, and back of foot
Product would eliminate the need for additional expenses made for foot insoles, blister guards, band aids, etc.

16. Solution 1 Illustration

17. Possible Solutions (continued)
Solution 2: Retractable Heels
Heel contains components that retract to change the height of the heel
Eliminates the problem of carrying another pair of flats
Provides immediate relief

18. Solution 2 Illustrations

19. Possible Solutions (continued)
Solution 3: Toe Separators/Cooling System
Contains silicone to either cap the top of foot/ separate the big toe or separate all toes/does not cap the top
Cooling system allows for airflow inside the shoe with each step through air openings
More extended relief in comparison to other solutions

20. Solution 3 Illustrations

21. Choosing a Solution Best possible solution
Weight was assigned to each criteria.
Each solution was scored on the criteria.
Weighted and unweighted scores

22. Decision Matrix

23. Project Timeline
Time management
Equal division of tasks
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24. Gantt Chart
20 tasks
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25. Design Proposal Obstacles Time management Division of tasks
Outlining all sections

26. Design Proposal (continued)
Major design decisions
Appearance of a regular high heel
Gel and foam cushion on insole, toe box, sides and back of shoe
Flexible material on sole

27. Design Proposal (continued)
Design details
Padding in key areas
4 retracting/extending components (1” each)
Materials:
Plastic/adhesives for body
Retracting/extending mechanism
Follows classic platform heel design

28. Final Design Illustrations
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29. Evaluation
Laboratory tests
Field tests
Problems with design

30. Recommendations and Future Work
Design more styles
More time for development phase

31. References
Goodman, M. (2015, May 16). The 7 Steps of Effective Product Development. Retrieved March 22, 2016, from Stolman, E. (2012, November 16). 5 Tricks to Make Your Highest of Heels More User-Friendly. Retrieved March 22, 2016, from High Heel. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2016, from Scientists calculate how high heels can go. (2004, March 19). Retrieved March 22, 2016, from Tips for choosing safety footwear. (2012, May 1). Retrieved March 22, 2016, from Phelen, C. (n.d.). Exploring Reliability in Academic Assessment. Retrieved March 22, 2016, from Bouchez, C. (2007). Tips to Avoid Foot Pain From High Heels. Retrieved March 18, 2016, from Ronca, D. (2009). How can you avoid getting blisters when you're wearing high heels? Retrieved March 19, 2016, from 25 Types of Heels: The Ultimate Guide – Clickless® High Heel Protectors. (2014, May 27). Retrieved March 21, 2016, from The definition of manufacture. (n.d.). Retrieved March 22, 2016, from Karsnitz, J. R., O'Brien, S., & Hutchinson, J. P. (2009). Engineering design: An Introduction. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

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