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In the range of specialized work equipment, pointe shoes occupy a special place. The design of these essential tools for dancers has remained essentially unchanged for 200 years. In an age of high-tech sneakers, pointe shoes are made of cardboard, newspaper, fabric, and glue and cause countless injuries and tremendous pain to ballerinas. In this project, we consider them in an ergonomic and usability context and explore design changes to improve their safety, comfort, usability, and durability.

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ballet ballerina ergonomics design toe shoe

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Development of an Innovative Pointe Shoe

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