Case Study

Ascent

A modular shoe for alpine climbing that leverages biomimicry

Ascent is a modular alpine climbing shoe designed around interchangeable sole systems inspired by biomimicry. The idea was to reduce the need to carry multiple pairs of terrain-specific shoes while still adapting to changing conditions.

The project combined product design, usability, and storytelling. I especially contributed to the tactile packaging system so climbers could identify interchangeable parts quickly in low-visibility environments.