Tiny Prints
Sandals that turn waste into dreams
Tiny Prints are comfortable, durable, biodegradable sandals made from local biomaterials like cassava starch and cork. Designed for low-income children, the modular footwear transforms waste into light, safe mobility. It promotes a circular economy, reduces plastic use, and supports local artisanal production and environmental education, aligning with several UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Company/Institution
University of Bellas Artes
Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar (UNIBAC), in Cartagena
(Colombia), trains creative, critical, and socially responsible professionals. It integrates art,
design, communication, and science as tools for cultural transformation and the
sustainable development of the Colombian Caribbean. Through programs in music, arts,
design, and communication, it promotes innovation, research, and dialogue between
tradition and contemporaneity.
Country
Colombia
Designer(s)
Jennyfernanda Suarez Urbina
Jennyfer Suárez, 19 años, is an Industrial Design student interested in the development of sustainable products and user-centered experiences. Her work is characterized by research, creativity, and the pursuit of solutions that integrate social, environmental, and aesthetic value. She stands out for her discipline, critical thinking, and ability to transform concepts into functional and coherent proposals.