STIIX Fashion & Sneaker Project: Step Into the Designer’s Role
In the STIIX Fashion & Sneaker Project, students become sneaker designers and structural engineers all in one—tasked with creating wearable prototypes that blend form, function, and flair. Through this unit, learners explore how sneaker shape, support structure, materials, and aesthetic design all influence comfort, stability, and performance.
Across guided build phases, students sketch original sneaker concepts, test their structural ideas using STIIX’s building materials, prototype designs, and iterate based on feedback and physical trials. Using elastic materials, connectors, and custom shapes, they learn about load-bearing in fashion, patterns, biomechanics, and how to balance creativity with practicality.
STIIX supports the entire creative process through its project page: students access five instructional videos (covering the academic foundation, how-to steps, testing strategies, and a real-world sneaker designer spotlight), while teachers get slide decks, build guides, and evaluation tools. This structure helps facilitators guide students through a meaningful design cycle without sacrificing speed or creativity.
The project encourages collaboration—students work in small teams, share build strategies, test versions, and present their final designs. Along the way, they learn not only about structural engineering, but also about design thinking, creative problem-solving, and product iteration.
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What’s Included in the Box:
- STIIX structural building sticks and connectors
- Elastic bands and flexible materials for sneaker prototypes
- Fabric or mesh pieces for upper design
- Design sketch templates and patterning sheets
- Build-log worksheets for recording iteration cycles
- Instructional videos (Intro, Academic Concepts, How-To, Testing, Designer Spotlight)
- Teacher slide deck & facilitator guide
- Testing rig instructions or platform details
- Reflection prompts & team presentation templates
- Storage bin / organizer for kit materials
