#mesmeric

Thank you Sam Claflin for introducing me to the word “mesmeric”

Adidas Grit

3D printed shoes are coming for sure. There’s no denying how insanely effective the technology will be to create footwear that isn’t just unique or difficult to counterfeit, it also means designers and scientists have zero constraints. Designing for pure function and aesthetics, shoe production will not be hindered by molding/manufacturing capabilities, and the Adidas Grit seems like a prime example.

Designed with a sole that is a shock-absorber in itself, the Grit has a design so mesmeric and unique, you can’t really tell where the midsole or the outsole begins on the shoe. Designed with a sole that wraps itself around the upper half of the shoe like crazy cobwebs, the Grit was made to make you look like a million bucks and feel like you’re running on air. 

femme des Ouled Naïl

"Traditional homes in Ghadames, Libya.

The interconnected houses are designed for oasis/community living. As shown in the pictures, drawings adorn the interiors of the home, which is common practice for other maghrebi groups. These drawings are usually painted by women upon integrating their marital household, the central room is reserved for the first night of marriage and historically, the roofs were reserved for women only."