University of Sydney

Luke Kelly, Brooke Welsh, Rachel King

MyHeel is a mycelium-based insole that can be grown at home. The insoles contain electronic microprocessors that allow wearers to monitor their foot health. The data collected connects with a website that recommends personalized foot exercises.

Finalist Team

Instructor - 2021

Dr. Phillip Gough is a lecturer in biological design at the Sydney Design Lab and the School of Life and Environmental Sciences and program director of the Biological Design Major at The University of Sydney. His teaching and research combines medical sciences and design to address gaps in health care that can be solved by addressing human needs. His research also includes creativity in data visualization and science communication to the general public.