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hey congrats man. keep representing all of us in michigan. good luck and i cant wait to see a pair of miners on the shelves.
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I'm so proud of you dude, you did it! You made it to the big leagues, and now the real work and learning begins! I'm glad you are out here in Portland, as hanging out the past few weeks has been great.... and I'm not going over my cell phone minutes as much either.
Later.
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Congrats Mark, its really nice to see people work hard and get their dreams realized. Its truly inspiring along with all the other success stories and hopefully I and others can learn from this and try to realize our goals too.
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congrats, mark...
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MM - dood, thats amazing dood!!! im so happy to see another one of "us" make it to the real world!!! thats great. i read your story, and its so inspiring! it shows despite all the obstacles no matter how large, all you need is a strong desire to succeed. as amazing as your story is, your work is equally tight man. good work, good luck. hope to hear more good stories!
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Congratulations again man!
I hope you guys got your game face on over there!
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Congratulations Mark!
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Congrats Mark !
And thanks for sharing your story, it's nice to learn more about people around us than by simple pics. Cause sometimes i was mistaken about some of us.
I'm glad to have discover kicksguide.com, and i'm glad to learn -owing to Tony Hardman, Jason Petrie, Ryan Holler, Zenith Chance, Mark Miner, Richard Kuchinsky, Pietro, Justin, Wayne, Tom(s), etc- everyday i come here and on Core77.
Thanks all !!!
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My first day
went in around 8:30. At around 9-10:30 had a meeting with HR. Here I did much of the paper work and got a crash course in the rules and also picked up my I.D. After this she gave me a quick tour of the adidas village. ( I have some shots I took while out here a lil..still uploading some. but can be seen on my blog http://inspireme-info.blogspot.com/ ) after this I went over to my department. So I met with some the designers and then was shown to my desk. Most if not all the designers now have Wacom Cintiq. I have used a wacom but not a contiq, it will take some getting used to, but most at work love it and you see some amazing work being done. That is a motivation and they were very kind in showing me some tips and getting me started. So then rest of day set up email and my desk and then got another tour by a cool guy Chang. He walked me around and showed me the cad dept, rapid prototyping facilities, development departments, marketing, apparel and more. I also was given an assignment and had lunch somewhere through it all, but it was amazing. I am still trying to take it all in. I met with my team and more on my second day. I will be keeping you guys updated and here to answer or help anyone .
email me at mm@mark-miner.com
be easy
Mm
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Justin- I got into portland on monday. I am staying at the louisa ( www.thelouisa.com/ ) its in the pearl dist. It is not too bad, still trying to adjust. We Def. have to get some ball in. Let me know when your down.
Rich- thanks for the congrats- let me know how that adidas book works out.
Tony Hardman- thanks bro. whats really good with your pump fake if you never touch tha ball? ha its all good...but I played yesterday for a couple hours with some of the guys up at work. It was some good runs. Great way to end the week. I will have to get used to those rims it was a lil rough, but we got a couple games.
Tony Hendrix- thanks man, desire and work ethic is where it is. I see much of that on this site and that is what it should be. Contest aside, I would like to see more process and development of an idea/ concept(s).
Jignesh- Your on the right path. Doing work and posting here and on Core is a great way to be seen and get feedback. Are you a senior in High School?
Paul- thanks bro, I went to school for the graphic design work. If you want to see more of my graphic design work check out ( http://www.mark-miner.com/mm-book-r.pdf ). I think you will learn and pick up terminology here and also on Core. A friend of mine Richard Kuchinsky has a great blog on footwear design and development. This blog could help out many whom want to see and know more about footwear design ( http://pullover.blogspot.com/ ). He has some great pics on there too!
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Mark, Your passion was there from the beginning. I'm not easily impressed, but I can say you have been inspirational in your desire and work ethic from the beginning.
Much success, you deserve it. I like your story bro, keep it going.
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Congrats Mark! You already know I am mad proud of the moves you have made and things you have accomplished in the face of adversity. Yo KG, there is not a harder working guy on this site than MM. He is truly somebody to model yourself after. I'll come up there and show you my pump fake soon! -TH
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Mark: In Portland already? We need to get together, maybe play some ball.
You already know I'm proud to have you movin' out to Portland.
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Mark - Congrats man!!, and keep up the good work. I might have to start collectiing more shoes of KG Alums really soon!
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sup all- off to work now.
will post pics and comments tonight. as well, I see all your guys emails, will email you guys soon.,
be easy
Mm
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Congrats on the nwe job and good luck!
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Sup Mark, congrats on the new job. Judging from your work on here and Core77 I think that you deserve all the praise, recognition and definately respect you get. You work ethic is definately inspiring to a young designer such as myself (I'm 17 now).
Once again well done on the job at adidas, hope you have a fun time there and move onto bigger and better things.
Peace
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Mark - Man, what a great accomplishment! I really like your style. I have seen your work before on Core77 with the Nike Max Hover Designs. I was blown away by them. I am new to KG, I made the March Madness finals, so I didn't realize that you were on here as well. I really liked your Lebron design. I think that your designs are very well thought out. You ideate like a mad man. That is some work ethic. It is cool to see the huge number of variations you come up with when working with one design theme. I think that half of the shoes you sketched for the final Nike Max Hover I would buy right now!!! I also like how you do everything from industrial design to graphic design, ie. the box and the logo (Nike Max Hover). I have a graphic design degree and am learning more about the industrial side of it, as in construction of footwear and the functionality of its parts. I don't really know footwear terminology, but am learning. I think that because you have both of these things, it makes you very diverse in your skill set and I think you are going to be a great asset to Adidas. I can't wait to see what your first production shoe looks like. Congratulations and good luck. If you don't mind and have the time, let us know what your first day at Adidas is like, I think it would be interesting to know. Kind of like your first day in kindergarten, haha!!
Paul
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Mark...How you do to become a shoes designer because I wanna be like you!..write me at this e-mail address: doopyaka@hotmail.fr
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I'm really happy for you Mark!!!
The effort you put into all the things you do will finally pay off...you really deserve what you got!
Then, since today it's your first day at adidas...good luck and have a nice day ;)
Ciao Pietro
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congratulations, another dream come true. this will inspire and motivate us.
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KG _ showing me love, much respect. I sent in a couple other works- I will have it up on my blog in a couple days..along with some pics of my journeys | http://inspireme-info.blogspot.com/
Wayne- whats really good fam...I wanted to not say much about the adidas situation, just because I thought it was out of place an wanted to keep it kinda low key. I didn't want to come off like brag'n or something like that. thanks for the kind words though, I try an remain focused. But when you love what you do its not work. But how are thangs, email me and let me know.
Ian- sup bro, forget about who..I got ya'll back an gonna try best to give back. I ain't going anywhere, like what you have put into this months theme. best work seen from you I think. will have more comments posted in thread soon.
Ruben- thanks bro- welcome to the boards.
Ade- sup bro...let me know how thangs coming. toss me that link to your portfolio again and good luck with that graduation job hunt hussle. give me email if you need anything. good to see you on this months theme, giving us two shoes..
Sarah- times a billion, cant beat that : ) thanks for the love. I will def be keeping you guys in the loop with the progress. Speaking of progress, how is that rehabilitation shoe coming along?
Tim- The "KG Fam" is growing daily... we are a big family, could you imagine what the size of our sear's family picture would be..but yea, it is a good feeling to have people happy for you. Over the years you kinda build friendships with many of the members on here. I think the more we give an help out each other the stronger we all become be exciting to see where and what any of us do on here, and its special because for many of whom are on here we can see there growth. That is a unique quality about this site and its members.
miss posting sketches..thats the truth. but be back on the boards soon..
be easy
Mm
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congratulations mark,this is awesome. the next great artist from the "kg family." it really is cool how everyone is happy for one another after wins and big breaks like this one. it is truly an honor just to be a part of it all.
mark, just do your thing and make us all proud!
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Mark, congratulations times a billion! I think Wayne said it all. Cant wait to see mark miner originals on the shelves
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yep, yep. do us proud homeboy!!!
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congrats Mark, have fun with your career
take care
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Congrats Mark...I hope u dont forget us bro!
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Mark: I'm really glad that you decided to share your story with all of us. I was wondering why you hadn't already but I figured you had you reasons.
Anyway, i'm really happy and excited for you. You truly deserve this opportunity. I have yet to cross paths with a more focused person than you...I think that is a trait that you should be proud of. I might be older but I have a lot to learn from you.
be safe.
easy.
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Yet another fellow KG Artist has made the leap to work in the industry. Mark Miner signs with adidas performance and will be working on their running/basketball shoe designs.