Biomechanics Behind Smart Insoles

for PROVA Innovations

Project: A visual communication project developed to explain the biomechanical mechanism behind a smart insole designed to reduce knee loading in individuals with osteoarthritis. The project translates complex gait mechanics into clear, accessible visuals for clinical, investor, and patient audiences.

Communication need:

The technology is based on a biomechanical concept: altering foot angle during walking changes force distribution within the knee joint. This mechanism is difficult to communicate, particularly to non-expert audiences, and the clinical benefit is not immediately intuitive without clear visual explanation.

Audience:

The primary audience included investors, clinicians, and patients. The visuals needed to support high-level understanding of the technology’s value while also accurately representing the underlying biomechanics and therapeutic approach.

Visual Solution:

I developed a series of illustrations comparing toe-in, toe-out, and unchanged gait patterns to show how force distribution shifts within the knee. The design combines anatomical visualization, motion sequencing, and simplified force diagrams to clearly communicate the relationship between gait modification and reduced knee loading.

Outcome:

The final visuals enable audiences to quickly understand the mechanism of action and therapeutic value of the technology. They support investor communication, clinical explanation, and patient education by making complex biomechanics accessible and visually intuitive.