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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Kicking Up An Ink! Designer Taylor Tabb Creates Trainer That Doubles As A Printer
Caption: Designer and engineer Taylor Tabb's Footprints is a remarkable creation - a pair of trainers that also acts as a printer. These intriguing kicks blend the timeless silhouette of a Converse Mid-Top with the functionalities of a handheld inkjet printer. At first glance, the shoes sport the classic look of an iconic Converse design - reimagined as a collaboration with HP. However, a closer inspection reveals a delightful twist - concealed within the sole of each shoe lies a genuine HP ink cartridge and inkjet hardware. Explaining how they work, the creative technologist says. “The primary hardware is a modified hand-held inkjet printer - the enclosure is removed to allow more space for a foot, and it’s been fixtured into the heel of the shoe”. With many no longer having a bulky printer at home, Tabb’s creation offers a new option - wearing an item you can print documents on anywhere. This daring project represents the designer’s ongoing exploration of merging computing with creative expression through fabrication. Tabb's portfolio showcases a range of unconventional endeavors, from a robot concealed within a watermelon's shell to a wearable chemical energy storage system.
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