| CLIENT: | Fischer |
|---|---|
| ProduCt: | high performance boot RC4 MV |
| SERVICES: | Research, market analysis, PRODUcT DESIGN, CAD Modelling |
| Uniqueness: | perfect fit for every foot |
The RC4 MV boots are the perfect boots for medium sized feet. The RC4 130 MV, the RC4 120 MV and the RC4 105 MV come with the brand new BOA® H+i1 system, which guarantees a secure fit and accomodate a wide range of individual foot shapes. GripWalk® adds security and convience across all ski day conditions.
The RC4 PRO MV includes the additional ZipFit® liner which guarantees heel lock and ample circulation to toes. CARBONFUSED cuff offers even more direct power transfer. To ensure an optimal fit for most skiers, the RC4 MV boots have a FISCHER Scan-Fit® last, developed with data from over a hundred thousand foot scans.
The focus of the design development was on a coherent integration of the BOA® H+i1 closure system into the new, sporty and defined design line that we developed together with Fischer for the previous shoe models. Cleanly defined edges create an athletic and modern overall impression that integrates into the image of other Fischer products, yet retains its own individual character.
Initial ideas and preliminary designs are visualized as quick sketches. After a first selection with our clients, these can be implemented as three-dimensional drawings in VR. That way, size, proportions, ergonomics and perspective effects can be reviewed at an early stage of development.
Once some directions for the design have been established, these designs can be further developed. More detailed design drawings are created to make the new design more tangible and to have a reference for further development in CAD. At this stage, a realistic vision of the product can be communicated, yet adjustments and improvements can still be incorporated very easily here.
Depending on the individual requirements and relevance for product development, different levels of detail can be developed in CAD. From conceptual data to very sophisticated and clean surfaces, the shape can be defined. This data then forms the basis for a final decision on the design and the following technical development.
In order to reduce weight, maintain rigidity and optimize material costs and different manufacturing methods, the shape of the product gets more detailed and construction is closer to series production.
Renderings based on the beforehand created CAD data convey a realistic impression of the product and its design. These visualizations can be used not only internally, but also for external communication. The style of representation can be individually adapted, up to photo-realistic representations that can hardly be distinguished from actual photos of the product.
„Design requires content. Design without content is decoration.“
Jeffrey Zeldman
