proposal

=Group Proposal=

Wei Wang - Research, group proposal write-up and 3D modeling
Yasmin - Research, group proposal write-up and powerpoint

**__Hypothesis and background research__**
High heels are an important factor amongst the female population; they are known to give the illusion of more slender or toned legs and to increase stature. There are many different types of high heels available to the female public; they range from the simple block heel to the stiletto heel. High heels play an important role in completing the overall look of women;"high heels is a womens best friend", and as a result, many women tend to invest lots of money on different types of shoes that may only differ in height. Taking the issue of cost and inconvenience of owning numerous shoes into consideration, our proposed idea is to create a shoe with an adjustable heel which can be removed or changed depending on the occasion or for comfort.

Every woman wants a unique shoe to fit all the outfits and occasion so that when they are on the trip, they don’t need to bring a lot of shoes. Our group deciced to design an adjustable high-heel shoe. We designed two different heights of heels for the shoe. The heels can be easily taken off and installed to the shoe palette. The shorter heel can be used in daily walking, and it is a platform heel which is used for casual outings and is comfortable for long daily walks, while higher heel is practical for any parties, dinners, special formal occasions. And of course you can remove the heel and it becomes a flat shoe, just like a ballerina. The sole is made from special carbon fiber, which is soft, stretchy and strong enough to support the weight. When the heels are taken off, the palette can be flat and it becomes a casual shoe.
 * __The product__**

**__Theoretical Concepts__**
> Stage1: Parallel processing to extract love-level properties of visual scene > Stage2:Pattern Perception > Using computer graphic or hand-drawing give the basic idea of our products. This is the first step of invention. > Stage3: Sequential Goal=directed processing > Examine the data of products bases on 3D modeling.
 * **Computer visualization** - ”……the human visual information, a flexible pattern finder, coupled with an adaptive decision-making mechanism.” (Ware, p2) As Ware points out, computer visualization is the best method to make the product visual to clients and also helpful for communicating and making decision. The other benefit of data visualization, such as 3D modeling, is a good way to find shortcoming or wrong data when designers invent a new product.
 * **Economics and applicability** – This is inspiration of creating an adjustable high-heeled shoe. This invention can save money and save space, and satisfy the need of most women.
 * **A model of perceptual processing**
 * **The texture** – Texture is very important in modeling our final product, especially for the shoe sole. We need to give idea how the carbon fibers work and easily make the shoe transform.
 * **Contrast-related effects** – We are planning to use different gray scales to the model the groove on the shoe palette, which allows to attach the heels.

__**Deliverables**__ Our final project will consist of:
 * a 3D image created in Photoshop
 * The animation would demonstrate how the height of the heel can be adjusted ( shown in all angles)
 * Write up of our background research and findings.
 * Power point presentation providing more in-depth insight of the product.

**__Reference__**
Paslawsky, Meredith. "The History of High Heels." //Italian Fashion//. Nov. 2008. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. < http://www.lifeinitaly.com/ fashion/high-heels.asp > Gamman, Larraine. "History of Heels- Dangerous Elegance." //Random History//. 2007. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. < http://www.randomhistory.com/ 1-50/036heels.html > Norton-Smith, Dulicinea. "A Look in the development of fashion." //Heels//. 27 Feb. 2008. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. < http://womensfashion. suite101.com/article.cfm/the_ history_of_the_heel > Newman, Cathy. "Platform Shoe." //National Geographic//. Sept. 2006. Web. 19 Feb. 2010. < http://ngm. nationalgeographic.com/ngm/ 0609/feature2/online_extra05. html >