Scalability Roadmap

For this scalability roadmap i decided to do something that shows the best things that can happen for my project. So of course I don't know if all of these are realistic in the future. And to put a bit of context, I'm still in the first phase of the development of my project.

Phase 1: Local Prototyping and Research

Goal: To develop the initial model rooted in place, tradition, and local materials.

Key Actors:

• Local artisans (espadrille makers in Catalonia/South of France)

• Anthropologists, historians of craft

• Podiatrists

• You as a hybrid designer-craftsperson-researcher

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ethnographic research

• Traditional shoe-making techniques

• Foot morphology

Actions:

• Document traditional espadrille-making with artisans

• Scan diverse foot shapes for pattern development

• Co-create first modular prototypes

• Conduct walking and climate tests

Funding Sources: Local craft preservation grants, cultural institutions, university research funding

Phase 2: Building a Community of Practice

Goal: Make a transition from me as a solo designer to a collaborative community.

Key Actors:

• Design students and educators

• Local makerspaces, fablabs

• Community members

Skills & Knowledge:

• Community engagement

• Digital fabrication tools

Actions:

• Host a community workshops

• Publish open-source toolkit online

• Begin collecting user feedback

Funding Sources: Municipal funding (Barcelona), cultural foundations

Phase 3: Hybrid Profile Development & Network Building

Goal: Expand my professional identity and create a translocal network.

Key Actors:

• Other designers around the world

• Cultural and design networks

Skills & Knowledge:

• Network building and collaboration

• Cross cultural communication

Actions:

• Partner with similar initiatives

• Launch a decentralized footwear exchange (repository of designs)

• Develop an online platform for sharing local adaptations with footwear

Funding Sources: European Union, fashion sustainability NGOs, EU innovation grants

Phase 4: Institutional Alliances & Policy Influence

Goal: Solidify long-term sustainability and institutional support.

Key Actors:

• Universities and research institutions

• Policy makers in sustainable manufacturing

Skills & Knowledge:

• Policy advocacy and systems thinking

• Long-term planning and evaluation

Actions:

• Develop a research lab or initiative within an institution

• Co-write papers or manifestos on de-standardised design

• Scale the platform through institutional hubs

Funding Sources: National/Regional grants (Catalonia), institutional partnerships