An essay looking at the hidden mechanics regarding human performance behind the introduction of carbon plated shoes in athletics. The text was written in 2021, more than a year after tense debates happened on the topic, to finally have the World Athletic federation stating a rule "limiting" the proportions of running shoes. ![[IMG_2566.jpg]] ![[Carbone_derives_puissance copie.pdf]] [[<graphic design>]] [[<philosophy>]] [[<art theory>]] [[<design theory>]][[<sport theory>]] [[<editorial>]] [[<research>]][[<indesign>]] [[<art direction>]] [[<fashion design>]] [[<illustrator>]]