2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

Prophecy_Mach

Entrant Company

ANTA (China) Co.,Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Outdoor & Exercise Equipment

Client's Name

Robert Benjamin Fuller, Zheng Fei, Lin Junxia, Shu Ziyi, Ye Fuquan

Country / Region

China

Inspired by the Manta Ray's incredible underwater propulsion efficiency (up to 89%), the Prophecy_Mach leverages its movement dynamics. Integrating advanced bionic research, fluid dynamics, and algorithms, this revolutionary design pushes running shoe performance boundaries. It offers runners a professional-grade experience with a futuristic feel and expanded adaptability.

The lattice materials are 3D printed onto the force-flow carbon fiber boards, balancing lightweight elasticity and rigid toughness, improving rebound by over 8%. Inspired by the micro-unit structure of the mantis shrimp claws, known for maintaining integrity under high-speed, high-temperature impacts, the design leverages its lattice architecture combined with AI-accelerated FEA and adversarial algorithms for optimization, to achieve a 20% improvement in shock absorption.

The upper features a hydrophobic, nano-scale layer (lotus effect) for waterproof and self-cleaning properties, paired with ultra-lightweight, high-strength AT-FIBER yarn for excellent lockdown and support. The carbon plate uses aerospace-grade multi-axial woven carbon fiber (similar to materials in Boeing 787/F-22) for multi-directional rigidity and toughness. A nano matte coating provides a "strength beneath softness" visual effect.

Inspired by the manta ray's elegant movement, the design blends biomimetic aesthetics with futuristic technology. Its streamlined, V-shaped silhouette and minimalist colors evoke a stealth fighter's dynamism and tension. Core technologies – the continuous-fiber 3D-printed carbon plate, the hollow LATTICE cushioning structure, and the liquid outsole – are all exposed and clearly visible from every angle, crafting the ultimate visual experience of "visualized technology". The design translates function into a visual language, defining the aesthetic paradigm for the next generation of high-performance running shoes.

From material selection to production, Prophecy_Mach pursues both high performance and low environmental impact, driving green evolution.

The upper utilizes mycelium fibers from green algae, enhancing both eco-friendliness and the product's ESG performance.

The LATTICE cushioning system is 3D printed using biodegradable FDM materials, achieving both structural innovation and material sustainability.

The Nitrogen PRO midsole's supercritical physical foaming technology boosts performance while also increasing production capacity and optimizing energy use. This demonstrates a commitment to environmental protection and sets a new industry benchmark.

Credits

ANTA (China) Co.,Ltd.
Robert Benjamin Fuller
ANTA (China) Co.,Ltd.
Zheng Fei
ANTA (China) Co.,Ltd.
Lin Junxia
ANTA (China) Co.,Ltd.
Shu Ziyi
ANTA (China) Co.,Ltd.
Ye Fuquan
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