
sliced open and rebuilt, discarded tennis balls become wearable shoes
3D-printed cutting guides open discarded tennis balls into curved components that wrap the foot while preserving their familiar felt surface.
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sports on designboom explores how architecture, design, art, and technology are reshaping the way we play, train, compete, and gather. From stadiums, courts, and community facilities to innovative equipment, wearables, and unexpected creative interventions, it's time to examine sport as both a physical activity and a constantly evolving cultural space

3D-printed cutting guides open discarded tennis balls into curved components that wrap the foot while preserving their familiar felt surface.


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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026
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