การออกแบบพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์รองเท้าเพื่อสุขภาพตามหลักจักรวาลธาตุ

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1)study the properties of women’s health shoes according to the principles of the universe elements, 2) design women’s health shoes according to the principles of the universe elements, 3) produce women’s health shoes according to the principles of the universe elements, and 4) investigate satisfaction with women’s shoes according to the principles of the universe elements. The sample and experts in this research were 100 people, including academics, designers, medical staff, and those who were interested in shoes products. The research instruments consisted of interview and a questionnaire on satisfaction with women’s health shoes according to the principles of the universe elements. The research results revealed several aspects of the health shoes development according to the principles of the universe elements as the following: 1) The study of the properties of women’s shoes derived from the interview indicated that people wore shoes in daily life, including working shoes, sport shoes, and casual shoes; 2) The analysis of design of women’s shoes according to the three kinds of principles of the universe elements included earth, water, wind, and fire; 3) The analysis of women’s shoes production according to the principles of the universe elements included an experiment on rubber, placing massage spots as the shoes support; and 4) The questionnaire on satisfaction with the health shoes development according to the principles of the universe elements revealed the following three patterns. In Pattern 1, the prototype products of working shoes based on the principles of the universe elements were practical in everyday work. They have massage points that support feet regarding several groups of elements and fit properly with each element. Pattern 2 depicts sports shoes which have massage spots connected with the shoes. Those shoes can be used in exercising in daily life and they can clearly separate the elements. As for Pattern 3, casual shoes are illustrated with more added value than typical casual shoes in that rubber massage spots are placed on the shoe insoles. All the three patterns were the most popular among the experts and interested people in health shoes products, which fire. It is suggested that raw materials and colors are to be selected as closest to the models as possible. Additionally, a questionnaire should be used for the design group and the results of which can be used as the criteria for the selection of raw materials and research.