Pietro Pellicelli
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| 4:56:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2006
So the shoe game seems quite interesting in the close future!!!
I'm also a very happy the prices are quite low these times (in the middle of 90's we had many 150$ shoes around, now the average of top shoe is around 125!)
Only exception are Air Jordan that at 175 seems to me quite off da hook...ok they are the ferraris of footwear, but basically it's not the same as a car with 600hp compared with one with just 300(2k5 at 130$ are 45$ below, it's an half shoe-pair!!!!)...I mean you should always be able to ball in them...not just put them under glass to show them to your friend!
Beside that I can say I like the look of the shoe especially in the white/black/uni-blue cw (check Niketalk topic). I think D'Wayne did a good job with those and the inter-changeable heel cartridge is cool and I think useful at the same time!
About the VC line I can say I had the IV, they were quite good to me. the only thing that made me crazy was the upper design that forced me to re-tighten my laces hundreds times since I like the upper glued to my feet and hate internal chafing and slidings.
Style-material wise they were a step (or two) below excellence, but I think the forefoot zoom/heel shox6 combination is a big part of the 110$ cost. So the upper need to be really basic.
Hope to be able to make some sketching for the Ipod shoe soon!!!
ciaoooooooooo
Oh, Ade, it's not nike, Jordan, adidas, Reebok or Puma...I've said Endorsed by Nobody...is it clear now? |
dallas stokes
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| 7:00:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2006
$175 PRICE,GOOD LOOK,INTERCHANGABLE HEEL CARTRIDGE, DWAYNE DESIGNING.PIETRO THATS A QUADROUPLE DOUBLE. WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT? |
Ian Gale
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| 10:43:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2006
Ade: that's good stuff bro...u should have an interesting final concept.
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Ian Gale
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| 11:27:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2006
here's just a part of my ipod-inspired presentation...i call it the "Alphapod". The call-outs should explain its features/details.
all constructive criticism is welcomed and appreciated..
- Aut0
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justin taylor
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| 11:34:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2006
Pietro: New Balance? |
Rich Benares
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| 12:26:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006
Ian: nice start. One thing I found a bit bothersome ( to me atleast ) is that it seems as if the front 3/4th view is drawn a bit off centered. Also the 23 seed-shaped perfs are a bit much, especially since this is an ipod theme not necessarily a Jordan one. Maybe getting rid of all the perfs except maybe the one on the toe box, might make the shoe appear cleaner. Just a few things I can think of for now. Cheers
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Pietro Pellicelli
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| 1:16:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006
DALLAS: I've learned from niketalk...no more than this...and I must add than I'm the farest (?..most far?) person to know about nike since I'm just a few miles of water away from the americas...
Then it seems like i've been put in some kind of black book since the majority of my contacts in the footwear world don't even reply to my mails, so all I know comes from the internet!!!
No problem though, today i've cut the hair to my brother, with all the shades, very well done, so I'm learning a new job! I the worst case i will be a barber!!!!
CIAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
PS: Justin you said that...
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Pietro Pellicelli
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| 1:17:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006
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Pietro Pellicelli
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| 1:27:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006
Hope this works...
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Thomas Le
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| 7:47:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006
Use Tinypic.com Pietro. That always works decent. |
dallas stokes
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| 11:44:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006
PIETRO: DONT SWEAT IT MAN. MOST PEOPLE THAT YOU MAY HAVE CONTACT WITH IN THE INDUSTRY MAY NOT BE CONTACTING YOU FOR MORE REASONS THAN YOU KNOW. ITS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT WHAT YOU MAY HAVE DOON WRONG.HERE ARE A FEW REASONS:
1. WERE VERY BUSY.YOU WOULDNT BELEIVE HOW MANY HOURS WE CAN END UP SPENDING IN A SEASON AT THE OFFICE.THEN HAVE TO GO HOME AND TRY TO GIVE OUR FAMILIES LOVE BEFORE WERE SHIPPED OFF TO CHINA.
2.WERE ALWAYS TRAVELING AND COME HOME TO A GAZILLION EMAILS.YOU WOULDNT BELEIVE HOW IF YOURE NOT AROUND FOR ONE DAY AND 2 SIMPLE QUESTIONS GO UNANSWERED IT CAN TURN INTO A BUNCH OF LITTLE PROBLEMS OVER ONE SHOE.
3.THEY ARE FAKE AND HAVE NO JUICE.SOME GUYS TALK ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE BUT ARE SO SCARED ABOUT BEING REPLACED BY SOME NEW TALENT THAT THEY JUST LIE AND PLAY GOD. OTHER TIMES IF YOU DONT GO THROUGH THE PROPER CHANELS LIKE LISA OLIVIA, HEAD OF RECRUITING AT NIKE OR JAMES CARNES HEAD OF DESIGN AT ADIDAS,OR LORI CUTLER HEAD OF H.R. AT SKECHERS, YOUR RUNNING IN CIRCLES. PEOPLE ARE IN PLACE TO HELP YOU JUST MAKE SOME CALLS TO EACH COMPANIES H.R. DEPT.AND FIND OUT WHO TO SPEAK TO.THEN IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE IN HIGH PLACES THAT CAN PUT A GOOD WORD IN FOR YOU YOU ARE DOIN WELL.
4.THE POINT IM TRYIN TO MAKE IS EVEN IF YOU MAKE IT EVERYMOVE MADE IN THIS BUISNESS IS NEVER OVERNITE OR TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS IT WILL CRUMBLE ALL DOWN AROUND YOU.KEEP SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE AND PROCEEDURES AND YOU WILL MAKE IT SOONER BUT PROBABLY LATER. |
dallas stokes
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| 11:49:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006
PIETRO:AS WE SAY IN THE HOOD OF MARINA DEL REY CALIFORNIA "ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY. BUT IT TOOK A WEEK TO BURN L.A. DOWN AFTER THE RODNEY KING VERDICT CAME IN." |
Ian Gale
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| 12:25:00 AM Sunday, January 22, 2006
Rich: I approached this project as if i was working for JB not Apple (and was assigned the same topic of inspiration).
as for the off-center bit, here's a quick sketch to better explain whats going on at the toe-box..
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arpith siromoney
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| 1:55:00 AM Sunday, January 22, 2006
Dallas, i'm clueless bout "P" who you do the shoes for. can you give some bg info bout your designs, what are they targetted at, and where your heading towards? also, how long have you been in the industry? |
Pietro Pellicelli
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| 4:54:00 AM Sunday, January 22, 2006
Dallas: thanks........
I fixed the pic name on the server now...my fault! Anyway I'm still developing this stuff, so you were not losing nothing cool...
Ciaoooooooooooooooo
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justin taylor
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| 3:36:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
DALLAS: You speak the truth my man. I have been through all that already. I have even been in contact with Lisa Olivia, and she really shoved the reality of the business in my face. She told me basically, but in different words, that I.D. is definately the way to go. She said that Nike recruits from the top I.D. schools in the USA and Europe, not to mention other companies. All this recruiting is for only 2 base designer openings a year. So, me without an I.D. degree, I have a graphic design degree,I was pretty much outta luck there. The advice she gave me is to break in with a smaller company to gain experience, which is pretty much the plan for everyone, I would think. I also like to think I know the right people, or have at least talked to them. I have heard many times the knowing the right people is very important.
I have no worries, though, as I am working on something very exciting that I can't wait to get going on. |
Ian Gale
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| 7:30:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
JT: I'm just the opposite to u bro...I have a BSc in Industrial Design, but I dont have the right contacts. I believe that I posses enough talent for an entry-level position, but i think being a black non-American played a role in my employment struggles. While I've maintained my dignity n integrity throughout these trying times, sometimes I wonder if going to college was worth it... |
justin taylor
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| 7:54:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
IAN: It has been my experience that going to college has definately been worth it. Even if I didn't obtain the right degree. it is still a good thing that I got some kind of design degree. Also, I have even been told that my designs reflect a kind of graphic style that may have come from my graphic schooling. The contacts will come with continued exposure of your work. Even just having your stuff on this sight has given you some indirect contacts. People with some power do check this board, and when the time is right, your chance will come. |
Wayne Russell
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| 8:54:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
don't even get me started( again) about this footwear industry...you don't realize how incredibly ridiculous it is (at times) until you experience it for yourself.
anyhow, just a little something I did for someone at and 1...a try-out if you will..nothing has become of it yet but perhaps when I graduate in May.
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Wayne Russell
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| 8:54:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
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Wayne Russell
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Wayne Russell
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| 8:56:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
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Wayne Russell
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| 8:56:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
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Wayne Russell
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| 8:57:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
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Wayne Russell
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| 8:57:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
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justin taylor
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| 9:16:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
Nice work Wayne. That stuff looks really good. |
dallas stokes
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| 9:33:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
IAN: TIME TO START HITTING THE WSA SHOW IF YOU CAN.IF NOT TRY CONTACTING H.R. OF THESE COMPANIES.
AS FAR AS NIKE GOES GUYS ITS THE IVY LEAGUE OF THE SHOE WORLD.BUT ITS NOT THE ONLY GAME IN TOWN.THERES AND1,ADIDAS,REEBOK,ETC.THESE PLACES ARE ALSO GREAT PLACES TO GO TO BUILD A CAREER, NIKE MAY NOT BE FOR EVERYONE.DONT SPEND YOUR LIFE LOOKING AT THE GRASS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE,CULTURE YOUR OWN YARD.
WAYNE:THAT STUFF LOOKS GOOD!!! HOWEVER IT ALL KINDA TELLS THE SAME STORY.TRY MIXING IT UP A LITTLE.SHOW SOME EXPOSED MIDSOLE STUFF AS WELL.HAVE SOME FUN!!! |
Wayne Russell
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| 9:54:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
Justin: Thanks
Dallas: Thanks as well. They all tell the same story because they were all done for the same brief and they were all inspired by the same object...a tessen (iron folding fan).
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Ian Gale
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| 11:12:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
Wayne: Tight work n good luck bredren! I'm really feeling the last 2 concepts alot...
JT: Thanks for the encouragement bro..n u're right...we never know who's paying attention. |
Ian Gale
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| 11:22:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006
Thanks Dallas, I will check out the WSA as soon as I can get back to the states..lol
As far as contacting HR's of smaller companies directly, I've been there, done that. I've even done the head-hunter thing...still no luck thus far. |
Ryan Holler
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| 12:13:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
Wayne, that stuff's hot, man.
Here's something I put together today. Part of this sketch feels kind of corny right now, but I think it has value as something that could grow in a variety of directions. The idea came from some things Dallas posted on the 18th. Even though he discouraged making the design brand-specific (other than Apple), I though it would be cool if shoe allowed customization via heel midsole tech from any shoe company. Since Apple computers have been a preferred design tool for years, this would allow all the brands to sort of give back to Apple by creating a "Mac-compatible" heel technology for this shoe. The buyer could customize their shoe with their brand choice of "sold separately" heel technology in much the same way that a Mac user can add peripherals and software applications to customize his/her computer.
Though the toe-to-heel Mac history lesson adds an interesting element to the shoe, I easily admit that the colors are ugly. But this is just prelim stuff.
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ade otabor
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| 12:14:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
wayne that is some heat kid! the 2nd sketch sticks out to me, need to see that one fully realized. my one critique is strictly aesthetic, the sticthing line weight seems too thick it sticks out to me, it also would add a lil detail to throw some texture on them stitches.
ian, where you from b?
i think generally within creative professions since it is quite competitive, it comes down to personality, contacts, and who you know. i have been told the hard part is getting your foot in the door. by and large the pro know this and that is likely why the take the time out of tere day to hit us with some feedback... |
ade otabor
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| 12:48:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
YOOOOOOO!!!! KOBE DROPS 81!!!! BANANAS!!! 28-47fg, 7-14 3pt, 18-20ft... CRAZY!!!
the man is a beast...i am inspired... |
Tony Hendrix
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| 2:30:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
Wayne, your stuff is coming on like a frenzy. nice work! the renderings have life. clean crisp lines would take your sketches to another level. |
Tony Hendrix
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| 2:47:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
Ryan, I'm liking where your going with this one. incorporating a useable heel tech. would be a challenge. Lots of potential though. There are so many solutions to this theme, really anticipating the results!
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Ventsislav Nikolov
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| 3:15:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
Man , Wayne ! Those shoes are crazy , love that work ! Love how you keep the connection with the inspiration issue , and the final version (if it's a final one ) is totally amazing !Keep it up , brother !
Kobe - for a president ! Remember those kind of posters ? Ole ! |
Ian Gale
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| 5:50:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
Ade: I'm from Barbados..island in the sun.
Ryan: I like where u're going with that bro..
Kobe is just UNREAL! An 81-point game from a perimeter player in 2006 is probably more significant than Wilt's 100-point game in 1962.
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Ian Gale
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| 6:45:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
here's an exploded view of my alphapod concept showing its lightweight, performance components..
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Jason Petrie
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| 8:50:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
Anyone want to hate on Kobe now?
Greatest single game scoring performance of all time. No disrespect to my man MJ. Forget Wilt. Shaq would eat wilt in his prime... Absolutely incredible... |
Ian Gale
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| 9:12:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
JP: i know guys that will hate KB8 no matter what he does..just like ppl hated on MJ back in his day. "Selfish" is the one word most used by these cats to describe them.
I would rather use three letters...MVP!
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Mark Miner
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| 9:18:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
kobe...its gotta be the shoes..
wayne really feel'n the 3rd sketch. I think the sketch/ upper pattern works better than the comp rendering, It is more simple and the lines have a smoother/ consistant flow. I think you can also push more with the outsoles. many of the uppers are exciting and have this fan like movement but then the outsole designs kind of lack this dynamic look. But really bro- since that day you came through- I am seeing huge improvements.
I have some and1 sketches will post if you guys want to see some of the line work there designers have/ what they do.
Ryan- colors- nice how you brought it back. I think the history shown here in your design is working. maybe details in the macs designs from that persiond could be used in the outsole design (keyboard pattern) tower details/ holes for fans-transfer an link it to perfs.. I am thinking..with these being worn..do you think the outside is going to be too busy(so many colors/textures? maybe just have the color in key pops in the lateral side and then have the main strips of colors on the medial? excited to see what cill come up with..
first day back at school-
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Ian Gale
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| 9:31:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
At 22-19, the Lakers are 3 games above .500 and 7th in the Western Conference..
"In 1986-87, Jordan scored a career-high 37.1 points per game and became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to top 3,000 points in a season.
Despite Jordan's all-world performance, the Bulls still couldn't break above the .500 mark. They slipped a notch in the Central Division, finishing 5th with a 40-42 record." - NBA.com |
Mark Miner
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| 9:32:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
NOT-my work- but the work is tight
this is some work done by some guys at And1- this is the type of line work and sketching they look for.
maybe this could help some guys- notice the views also shown- more than just the profile/ this really helps to do more than 1 view when you are sketching- and when others see your sketches it lets them know how you really understand the form of the shoe and how your design has been thought out in all angles.
Mm
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Mark Miner
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| 9:32:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
another sketch-
Mm
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Ventsislav Nikolov
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| 10:03:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
Cool posts , Mark ! But is it just me or ...I'm looking at those designs , and I've seen the shoes on real itself . Why it happems that the pics look so much better than the real ones . Is it just the materials they are made of ? Or there is some proprotion\cutting issue that makes the real shoe kind of different ? And probably it's a problem for all the design work - to make the final product as much closer as possiblle to the one it's on the paper ? How is that happens ? |
ade otabor
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| 10:24:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
you got anymore, mark??? very hot!
"maybe this could help some guys- notice the views also shown- more than just the profile/ this really helps to do more than 1 view when you are sketching- and when others see your sketches it lets them know how you really understand the form of the shoe and how your design has been thought out in all angles."
that is it right thurr! great advice...
vents, i think unless your at one of the big dogs there is always going something lost in translation from 2d drawings to 3d product. manufacturing, material costs, development costs it all affects the final product. most of the other players cannot afford or do not care to shell out the cash when it comes to research & development. when i interned at fila your jaw would drop at some of the hot ishh on the walls and on designers shelves, i would ask "what happen to this design" and see how the actual product was so far away from the sketch due to whatever reason, it is a definitely a difficult gig, but it would not be any fun if it were easy... |
Pietro Pellicelli
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| 11:51:00 AM Monday, January 23, 2006
...I don't think you could say poor execution...the real shoe looks almost identical to the rendering!!!
To be honest in the uprise mid (wht/blue one) rendering the ankle/heel zone seems a little elongated which gives a slightly different shape feel.
The renderings are also very good...I think they have been done quickly but very detailed and clean!
Ciaoooooooooooo
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michael Hesterberg
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| 4:12:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
I haven’t posted much and I just recently joined KG, but I have been following the site for quite a while and I genuinely believe KG is a great stepping-stone. Everyone posting here wants to design shoes so there’s no reason not to take it to the next level and go to school. I have a degree in ID and my contacts through school helped me get in to the biz. So I would recommend finding the schools that your design hero’s went to and applying there. That will get you recognized by the faculty and possibly recommended to alumni. It’s part of the schools responsibility to help its students find employment and that network is invaluable. In you portfolio show a genuine desire to be a designer, not just an interest in shoe design, and of course bring all your sketches not just the rendering heat, because a designer is a thinker before he is an illustrator. But the renderings can’t hurt either. I hope this helps those out there searching for an In. best of luck. |
justin taylor
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| 6:13:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
Mark: If you don't mind, I would like to talk to you about those sketches and how you got them. I know those guys over there, and I would like to talk to you a little about that. You can just drop me an email if you would like. jtmac33@yahoo.com |
Pietro Pellicelli
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| 6:49:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
...well Jason, as one of the oldest members in this KG famiglia (...), talking for all the guys here (...I think they would agree...), I tell you you are not allowed to post here if you don't post a sketch of a shoe too...:)
BTW Kobe is really hot...my team never reached 80 points this year (40 minutes games, fiba rules)...
Ciaooooooooooooo |
Ian Gale
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| 8:12:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
KG admin: are we allowed to submit more than one entry per competition? |
Mark Miner
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| 8:56:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
JT- emailed you- anyone else feel free to contact
email: markminer@mark-miner.com
Mm |
Ryan Holler
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| 9:23:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
Okay, Petrie. I knew we'd hear from you today. I just knew it. I still say that do not like what I know about Kobe's off-court persona (even aside from all Colorado events). But to an 81 point performance, shooting 60% from the field and leading his team to victory... I applaud. I've never seen anything like that.
Now, like Pietro said, show us some recent sketches, dude. And if you can't show us anything, give us a report. What sort of stuff are you working on right now? |
Wayne Russell
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| 9:48:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
Ryan: hmmm..a history lesson from heel to toe...I kinda like that. it never occured to me to do something like that...very interesting...I don't think changing the color of the panels is enough of a representation but I like the idea.
I have and 1 sketches to add to the two Mark posted but I'm not sure if I need permission from the designer. I'll find out.
Any idea on how to improve my sketching?...other than keep practicing? Should I be using french curves or something? I still can't do "nice" curved lines.
Thanks.
Should we just go ahead and pencil in a Kobe shoe for next month? might as well. |
Thomas Le
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| 10:50:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
I feel you Wayne on the sketching. My sketching is crap and I cant make good curves so I keep trying and my sketches end up looking like scribbles. But Ive seen your sketches and they arent too bad to me. |
ade otabor
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| 11:42:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2006
"Now, like Pietro said, show us some recent sketches, dude. And if you can't show us anything, give us a report. What sort of stuff are you working on right now?"
word!
it really is that simple--keep practicing, in my experience for some time it feels like i am not making any progress then something just clicks and i sort of understand. but beyond that challenge yourself and hold yourself to some standard, whether it be line quality, speed, or some other thing you want to improve at.
yo, cheeves step your confidence up b, you are always putting yourself down homie, you are better than that! i still got those 2k5(both laser and san laser) you did a while back on my comp...
"Should we just go ahead and pencil in a Kobe shoe for next month? might as well."
you heard it here 1st |
justin taylor
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| 1:07:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ryan: Thanks for the hospitality, man. I always enjoy talkin' shoes with you. Hopefully we can play some ball soon. |
Jason Petrie
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| 3:00:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
What Ade said is right- drawings and real shoes are 2 different things. you can't begin to imagine the layers of marketing, development, costing, and design refinement that each shoe goes through regardless of the company. I saw a bunch of hot renderings at Fila too, but hot shoes are expensive to build, especially if you want to retain the heat.
Wayne- haven't heard from you in a while, but the sketches are looking good man...
Ryan- I'm glad Kobe is finally able to show some of his true genius on court. I only care about his game, but the dude is the most intelligent player in the league, I just hope he stops making dumb choices off court so he can be viewed without prejudice...
Pietro- man, I would LOVE to post some sketches, if I could take part in these contests I damn sure would! But since I can't, and usually don't have time anyway, the best I can do is just follow along and pipe in when I think it's necessary. When the time is right, and I get permission, I may put up a drawing or two of something once it hits the market... There is some stuff coming I would really enjoy hearing you guys' feedback on...
For now you can just pick up a pair of the Flight Banger or my new uptempo joint and help me earn my paycheck!
Keep it up fellas...
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bruno antonelli
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| 3:49:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
hello guys
I am new to this board.
i would like to go back to these And 1 renderings as a pretext to give an other aspect that seems to be forgotten by the majority of the brands in the market.
Answer to the question why renderings and real product, mostly in footwear, can look different, partly consist in what Jason explained above.
The other aspect is the last.
Regarding basketball, few companies are using sexy lasts, that melt their shoe range into an attractive, slim , active silhouettes. Volumes are generally big, and there is nothing u can do against it till u question the base of footwear design: the last.
In fact, u can spend your life designing the most beautiful lines, choosing the best materials, developping the best concept and stories, it wont work with a fat ugly volume with no dynamic to lift..... Most of us in the biz experrienced that.
Because u are all free to draw and compete, why dont u question also the global silouette of your proposals, get rid of the existing templates, explore etc... u can approach a product in different ways, the volume is with the color blocking, the first aspect we all perceive.
to sum up, If the product is sexy on the paper, make sure u have the right tested volume to keep your promises.
B-A |
Jason Petrie
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| 5:09:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
BRUNO!
Fellas- listen to this guy- he's one of the smartest designers I've ever had the pleasure of workin with, not to mention extremely talented...
But he's French, so...
hahaha, just playin B, good to see you up in here...
Le TIGRE!!! |
Wayne Russell
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| 9:17:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Jason: I don't know if you noticed but I'm no longer on that other site...I didn't even drop you a line before I canceled it...so that's what happened. |
Ryan Holler
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| 11:42:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Justin, you're welcome to stop by anytime you're in town. I'm seriously thinking about hooping tonight, if you want to. If you don't, no-prob. I have work I can do instead. Let me know.
Jason, I completely with with your last point on Kobe. I love to see redemption, and I'll pull for anyone who seeks it. And there have been some signs of a new Kobe since Colorado. But only time will tell if it's real. While I'm not a fan, I'm certainly not a Kobe hater. Had I been in Staples on Sunday, I'd have been cheering and wanting to see more. Justin and I sat in my living room last night and watched SportsCenter's replay of each point. It was a freakshow of talent and skill. And it was fun to watch. |
dallas stokes
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| 1:17:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
SAY WHAT YOU GUYS WANT BUT KOBE COULDNT HAVE DROPPED 81 WITHOUT THOSE SHOES!!! I WORE THEM YESTERDAY AND DROPPED 67!!! IN DETROIT!!! AGAINST BILLUPS!!! ON PLAYSTATION!!! |
Ventsislav Nikolov
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| 2:43:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ha-Ha,I can say you got skiills ,Dallas! |
Tony Hendrix
(161)
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| 2:43:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
81! nuff said! |
Ian Gale
(382)
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| 4:02:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Another interesting topic of discussion:
Nike's 2006 retro line - here's one of my favorite shoes of ALL time..the Air More Uptempo. If they decide to re-release Scottie's signature Olympic #8 edition, I'm getting those for sure!
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dallas stokes
(293)
| 4:13:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
TONY: YOU CALL THAT DANCING.AROUND THE OFFICE WE CALL IT COUNTING YOUR STEPS.I SEEN BETTER DANCING AT A RETIREMENT HOME.AT LEAST HIS SHOES LOOKED GOOD.
IAN: HOW CAN ANYONE NOT LOVE THOSE SHOES.THERE HASNT BEEN ANYTHING CLOSE TO THEM SINCE.PLEASE O PLEASE NIKE GODS, DO AN UPDATED VERSION!!! I PROMISE TO USE GOOD SYNTHETIC LEATHERS,AND THE PROPER OUTSOLE RUBBERS FROM NOW ON. PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!! |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 4:20:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
GUYS WHATS GOING ON THIS MONTH? NO DESIGNS.DONT TELL ME IF IT DOESNT HAVE A ATHLETIC COMPANY THEME YOU GUYS ARE AT A LOST.WHERE IS ALL MY ASPIRING DESIGNERS? |
Wayne Russell
(355)
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| 4:50:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
retro this, retro that...I wish everyone would stop with the retros already...i'm retroed out..thanks. What kind of message does that send to the consumer anyway? yeah we're gonna release this shoe with the super soles that allow you fly practically but we're also gonna re-release the shoes that presumably don't allow you to fly quite as high because they're kinda obsolete (or are they?) ...but wait, there's more... we're also gonna charge you the same price for both...so take your pick. and for some reason people are picking the old stuff. why is that? nostalgia? MAKE NEW MEMORIES.
Dallas: there's no real incentive to post anything for the theme at this point...it ruins the surprise almost. |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 5:08:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
DIDO TO EVERYTHING WAYNE SAID. |
Pietro Pellicelli
(495)
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| 5:38:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Jason: the Flight Banger you designed are almost sold out (11,5 size, my size...) on eastbay.com!!! Which are the uptempos??? Those with carbon fiber forefoot fingers, worn by Ben Gordon and Manu Ginobili? I like 'em, especially the blk/wht cw that remember me those classic playoffs cw Pippen II!!!!
Hope nike gives you that permission soon!
DALLAS: no way I will post my design here soon...it's growing like a bonsai!!! I bring water to it as much as I can and expose it to sun when I'm away...but it doesn't grow...damn...I just had a slight progression an hour ago so I'd better be back to my pencil soon...
That full grain leather upper on those More Uptempo is UGLY!!! They looks like ref's shoes!!!
Wayne: I'm with you 100%...My only retros ever were the Jordan III cement first reissue (those that were identical to the original, in 1994) and Jordan XI spacejams, that I still have...
Ciaooooooooooooo |
justin taylor
(363)
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| 6:23:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
What have they done to my beloved More Uptempos? I have the OG suede version and this leather version looks terrible. It looks like someone colred over the suede with a sharpie or shoe polish.
My only retro shoe so far is the Jordan XIV, it is nice. I think that may change with the DMP, though. |
michael Hesterberg
(11)
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| 7:02:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Ok, I hear ya. And here’s some stuff that I can show do to the fact it is not even remotely possible. For starters this concept was equipped for maximum traxion, the outsole wraps up so only a portion of the teeth actually make contact with the green. As it turns out, golfers don’t want to damage the green even for the advantage of more grip, so the aesthetics to not signify a benefit. But I thought the idea was cool.
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Rich Benares
(644)
| 7:07:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
In regards to retros heres my take. Im 31 yrs old. At the time some of these shoes originally came out. I was either in school or jobless / starving artist / freelancer ( you get the point)....meaning I couldnt afford them. Now with a stable job and some sort of an understanding about what a budget is. I can now buy most of the shoes I coveted during those times, when not even ramen was available in my cupboard! So its not really about tech for me. Its about finally being able to get what I want when I my wife lets me lol
Cheers
Rich
DALLAS: As Wayne said.. it would only ruin the surprise for me to post my design now ;) plus its an Apple "product" meaning, the release date is yet unknown :)
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Wayne Russell
(355)
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| 9:37:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
KG Admin.- ...just letting you know..I sent an e-mail to submissions@kicksguide.com but it's not my entry for the contest...I just wanted to make sure everything was straight because I want submit my work later this week.
Thanks. |
Wayne Russell
(355)
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| 9:41:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
sorry..I forgot..what does DMP stand for?
Michael: The proportions are a little off. ey, what does the bottom look like? |
Thomas Le
(149)
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| 9:44:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
^DMP stands for Defining Moments Package, I think. |
Rich Benares
(644)
| 10:00:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Yes DMP does stand for the Defining Moments Package. I was all set to get that till I saw the XXI lows.. wow!! im gonna save my cash to get the lows. The XIIIs used to be my favorite J, but man those XXI lows in white and carolina have just replaced them. Good Job D!
Cheers
Rich |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 11:06:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
OH MY GOSH!!! THE WHITE CAROLINA LOWS ARE OF THE CHAIN!!! AND THE WHITE MIDS ARE CRAZY!!! GOOD JOB D!!!! |
thomas hartings
(51 )
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| 11:35:00 PM Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Jason and Bruno, thanks for stopping by and checking everything out...the fact that professionals like you are checking is great motivation. i hope everyones concepts are going well...i just finished mine, and i'd like to post it right now, but i guess ill just wait to see if i make it to the finals...good luck everyone, cant wait to see everything, and just because i havent posted anything in a while heres something i worked on a couple weeks back when i was waiting to find out the next theme..any comments are welcome
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ARSEN ROCK
(196)
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| 2:08:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Hey Dallas!!ARSROCK 's still in da place to be..Just hope my concept will be selected this month...Stay connected some datas could be shared in a few time_______________ ARSROCK takes his breakfast at 8 o'clock in the morning |
Cubby Golden
(42)
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| 3:22:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
What it do do yall it yo boy Cubby back in the game. Be away from a quick min doin some other design stuff for a company but i plan on bringing some nasty heat to 06. JT and Holler im commin fo yall...lol. Keep up the good work yall and cant wait 2 see the heat. |
Cubby Golden
(42)
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| 3:34:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
o yeah i forgot to show yall, i did an intership with a company called Joe Rocket. They do AIr Jordan motrocycle jackets and stuff. Heres a preview of one of the concepts i did. Guess what it might look like
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Pietro Pellicelli
(495)
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| 7:44:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Is someone going to Bread and Butter in Berlin this weekend???
Do you know if it's open to the public or you need to be invited???
Ciaoooooooooooooo |
zenith chance
(117)
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| 7:54:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
dang man, i can actually feel some buildup for the final designs this month!! cant wait to see them myself. my designs are coming slowly... maybe too slow, well see.
those and1 drawings are pretty tight. but i guess a hand drawing, you can feel more energy than a stale product sitting on the shelf.
Kobes' a monster man. i mean it is truely amazing that he can pull off something so amazing, but who honestly wants to play for a team where every play is " Pass to Will". Remeber that Fresh Prince episode?? ... and how pissed Carleton got??
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zenith chance
(117)
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| 9:39:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Pietro, im going to be there!!!!
DOOD, LETS MEET UP!!!!! |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 10:58:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
ARSEN ROCK IS HIP HOP AT 8AM ON TOP OF A BURNING BUILDING, DOIN A HANDSTAND, EATING BREAKFAST. WITH PLANES FLYING AROUND HIM, WHILE LISTENING TO AFRICA BAMBADA!!! |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 11:00:00 AM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
AND ZENITH CHANCE IS BACK!!!!! |
Steven Wojtowicz
(68)
| 2:52:00 PM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
If Air Max is the original iPod, is Air Max 360 the Nano (updated product, lighter)?? |
justin taylor
(363)
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| 2:53:00 PM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
ADMIN: I received an email this morning saying you had received my submission, which would normally be good, but I didn't submit anything. If you have something from me, I did not send it and I don't know who did. What's up? |
Steven Wojtowicz
(68)
| 4:21:00 PM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
I know it is a little gimmicky but it would be done part as a performance show, part as a tribute. It is a combination of the 1, 10, & 20 with 360 Air Max. Any thoughts. It is just a rough sketch.
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 8:56:00 PM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Hi KG guys.
I'm a Coventry Uni student studying Transport Design/Styling. After a collaborative project with a top sports footwear company I have become increasingly interested in the footwear design industry.
I'm new to this site. Is there anywhere for general chat? I have some unrelated footwear renderings I'd be interested in hearing feedback on.
I'm looking forward to having a stab at next month's brief - in between the piles of uni work I've got!
Good luck to all. Cheers |
Mark Miner
(195)
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| 9:58:00 PM Wednesday, January 25, 2006
post her (people always posting and giving feedback- everyone loves the sketches) or Core77 footwear section
link:
http://boards.core77.com/viewforum.php?f=24
welcome bro
Mm |
Ian Gale
(382)
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| 2:04:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
this is my final ipod-nano-inspired concept in its early stages. notice how its flowing lines mimic the curves and shapes in the apple logo..
p.s. i decided to show it in its raw form first before tricking it out for the final rendering.
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Ian Gale
(382)
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| 3:06:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
That design was also inspired by Mos Def's "May-December" instrumental.
its still one of my favorite tracks of all time..its seriously addictive! |
ARSEN ROCK
(196)
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| 7:14:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Cool track Ian..:).You should try to listen to Black eyed peas feat QTip and Talib kweli :"like that".....________ARSROCK like a bird in the sky.Hey do u know the words "Talib kweli" are from swahili language??
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Ian Gale
(382)
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| 9:03:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Arsen: Thanks bro. I will try to peep that track too..
A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Black Star, The Roots, Pharcyde, Raphael Saadiq...now that's music! |
Thomas Le
(149)
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| 9:19:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Not bad Ian. I cant wait to see the final version. I kind of got the same thing going too with the circle at the ankle, but yours is very much different. |
Ian Gale
(382)
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| 9:43:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
thanks T, i cant wait either ;) |
Phil Woodman
(25)
| 11:17:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Just one thing. How do I upload pix? Do they need to be posted elsewhere on the net 1st?
Thnx guys |
Ivan Rosheuvel
(12)
| 11:18:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
gooday all,I need some help with my design,I 've
submitted two designs in the past but my problem is keeping the design under 200kb,If there is anyone who can help me I would truely appreciate this. |
Ian Gale
(382)
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| 11:44:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Phil: host your image at www.tinypic.com then come back here and upload the "link" domain.
Ivan: depending on what program ur using...go to 'image size' or 'save for web' options to reduce the resolution.
Hope that helps guys.. |
Ivan Rosheuvel
(12)
| 12:28:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Thanks alot Ian,will try that |
jignesh tailor
(34)
| 12:52:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Hi Phil, is that Coventry in the UK? If so aren't a million miles away, I live in Rugby, which is about 20-30 mins away from Coventry. |
Phil Woodman
(25)
| 1:53:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Cheers Ian, great help! I'll get onto it!
Jignesh. Good to see some of us representing the GB influence... haha! What u up 2 over in Rugby?
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 2:07:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Here they are. This is a small additional project I did alongside the main, which will follow. It's a Lightweight Sprint Spike.
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 2:08:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 2:28:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
This is a piece of footwear for the sport le Parkour (free running).
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Thanks for looking!
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 2:33:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
previous board - http://tinypic.com/mllgch.jpg
this exploded view - http://tinypic.com/mlm2d2.jpg
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 2:38:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
try that again...
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 2:39:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
feature and technology - http://tinypic.com/mlm3qg.jpg
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 2:40:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
2010 concept - http://tinypic.com/mllgfo.jpg
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Ian Gale
(382)
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| 4:07:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Phil: the sprint spike seems like an interesting concept. is it injection-molded TPU?
the sport le Parkour presentation is also very impressive. looks like they're doing big things over there at RBK running. They're bball division could use some help tho.. |
jignesh tailor
(34)
| 4:09:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Phil I'm just a young 'un, I am doing my A Levels at the moment, should be going to uni to study industrial design or architecure in a couple of years. Your work looks real nice, I love those contruction views. Never seen any footwear designed for free running before! |
justin taylor
(363)
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| 4:11:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
PHIL: That is quite extensive work. I think you covered everything. Your thought process and passion really show through in the second one.
The only things I have to say are:
1. What do you do, you obviously have great computer skills.
2. A brand called SPIRA, I do't know if you are familiar with them, actually uses a spring exactly like the one your design calls for. I believe they call it a Wavespring.
3. it seems that the pump works almost opposite of the way the pump works on Reeboks current shoes. You let the air out to stiffen it? Also, if that is the case, would it be easier to use the pump to pump air in and the valve to let it out. I am not sure how the valve would let air in.
This is great work, however. It is some of the most thought out I have ever seen. |
justin taylor
(363)
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| 4:13:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
PHIL: Sorry I just read up above what you are doing, disregard that question. |
Pietro Pellicelli
(495)
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| 5:02:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
...nice Phil!!!
It seems like this year we will have many new talented guy added with the comeback of a few old all-stars (Zen!!! and more)...I'm looking forward on seeing the concepts presentation!!!
Ciaoooooooo |
Phil Woodman
(25)
| 5:18:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Thanks for all the comments guys.
Justin:
Qu. 1. done
2. is spira the brand of shoe or the supplier of the spring? I designed it as a lightweight system and to give he illusion of it not being there - 'keep on your toes'.
3. The valve couldn't be used to let out the air because the air in the chamber is equal in pressure to the surrounding air. So when the valve is pressed, no air would transfer.
The idea is: the 'foam beeds' in the 'pump chamber' move freely when the pressure in the chamber is equal to that of the surrounding air. When the air in the chamber is pumped out the pressure in the chamber is less than that of the surrounding air so the surrounding air exerts a force on the outside wall of the chamber squashing the beeds inside. Subsequently the beeds are squashed together, the air in the tiny bubbles of the beeds is removed, causing them to stiffen up the chamber.
As the valve is pressed, the air in the chamber tries to equalise itself with the pressure of that of the surrounding air so draws in air as the beeds expand and the air re-enters the tiny bubbles in each beed.
Does that explain it? Sorry if it's confusing. That's why i'm not studying english... lol
Ian:
For this minor side project it wasn't really a concern for me to concentrate on exactly what material was used. Only thinking about the properties i would require from the material. I have mentioned using Zytel.
Hope this helps. |
Phil Woodman
(25)
| 5:29:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Apologies for so many posts, but...
What do you guys all do?
How many of you are students, footwear design professionals, other design professionals, doing it for the craic etc.? |
a D
(1)
| 5:49:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Hey sorry to post here, i dont think its the right place but i dont know any better since i signed up like 2 minutes ago. I just wanted say i ran to this sight by accedent and i just though it was just a show shopping website(ex:finishline) and i went through everything and i was like WOW, i was seriously amazed by everthing that i saw.EVERYTHING. I personally DRAW lots and lots of shoes all the time when im bored and i personally think im pretty good but not as expert as you guys and im not like a computer wise like you guys ether, seeing as how you have all these designs on your computer, i could never do this on pc, im more of a sketching on a paper guy. i just wanted to say hi and say YOU GUYS are amazing b/c i love basketball shoes and you design them they way they should be un like this. lol, which has no creativity what so ever and thats why no one is going to buy it, lol. anyways i just wanted to say I THINK YOU GUYS WORKS ARE AMAZING(most of them)
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justin taylor
(363)
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| 5:55:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
PHIL: Yeah, that clears it up. The system makes sense the way you explained now. Very cool. I'm not sure what everyone does who frequents this site, but I know it is a group of students and professionals alike. |
Cubby Golden
(42)
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| 6:04:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
hey guys heres a preview fo the final...hope to bering some heat..
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Rich Benares
(644)
| 6:05:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Im neither a student nor am I a professional. I do this simply because I love it. Dont get me wrong. I would love to design shoes for a living, but as of right now Im mearly just a credit specialist. :) |
justin taylor
(363)
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| 6:13:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
RICH: Credit specialist, huh? You are quite the artist for a credit specialist. I'm thinking that may be the wrong field. |
Rich Benares
(644)
| 6:32:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
Justin: I know huh? But I can only blame myself for where I am now. growing up I took art / design for granted thinking I was good enough never needing to improve and we all know how untrue that can be. And also letting my social life dictate my habits (read between the lines on that one haha ) So now it has to start all over again. And its never too late to start..atleast I hope so lol
Rich |
Phil Woodman
(25)
| 7:20:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
a D
Can't see your pic but sketching is the benchmark to designing. Just look at the mini. It's one of the most iconic cars ever and it started off as a crappy little sketch.
You're the ideas generator with other experts to turn it into reality.
Photoshop doesn't really make your design any better, it just presents it well - although it is important to communicate your ideas.
Some people don't like photoshop. Personal preference. |
stephen christian
(402)
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| 9:36:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
just saw the parkour renderings...awesome. rbk is just the cats to do it. nike attempted it a few years back, but they didn't get too far past the trail runners. |
stephen christian
(402)
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| 9:38:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2006
one more thing...does anyone know what's up with the huarache 2k5 snakeskins? looked like air max in the back. check ebay, might be fakes. |
Ryan Holler
(1145)
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| 1:13:00 AM Friday, January 27, 2006
More ideas on the "Mac compatible" heel cartridge.
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Ventsislav Nikolov
(178)
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| 3:17:00 AM Friday, January 27, 2006
Stephen , I quess you meen something like these 2k4's ? I saw these pictures on kickz101 forum , it's just plain madness ! The max heel looks so good on them ... Actually I never saw 2k5's in something like that . Ole !
Ryan , I like the way you're going with these sketches , visible zoom like an usb connectors - yeah !! Ole !
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Phil Woodman
(25)
| 6:15:00 AM Friday, January 27, 2006
Just to clarify. The shoes I have posted pics of are in no way developed by Rbk. It was a solo project for a university project/competition. Rbk are not developing these shoes. |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 11:27:00 AM Friday, January 27, 2006
WE KNOW THAT PHIL, THEY LOOK TOO GOOD!!! VERY NICE WORK PHIL. |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 11:33:00 AM Friday, January 27, 2006
RYAN YOU ARE DOIN IT MY MAN!!! I LOVE THE LAST CONCEPT ON THE RIGHT. YOU WERE ABLE TO TAKE A FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT OF APPLE AND MAKE IT FOOTWEAR COMPATIBLE.I ALSO LIKE THE UPPERS ON THE FIRST THREE SKECHES ON THE LEFT. |
ben collette
(32)
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| 3:12:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2006
just to be a little bit picky , the subjet is ipod nano or is the whole apple brand? looks like a big part of you guys just get inspiration from the whole apple world , which is not bad..i personnaly get inspired by the quality and the characteristic of the nano much more than by the whole apple brand...
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Shiem Wade
(7)
| 4:57:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2006
Just a little something.
Thanks Ryan
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Pietro Pellicelli
(495)
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| 6:17:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2006
RYAN: it semms like to develope your concept you have chosen a direction similar to mine...too bad at this time I'm desperately searching another main ingredient to finish my dshoe...and the clock is ticking...tic tac tic tac...
Hope to find it soon!!!
Ciaooooooo |
Luvell Stepter
(163)
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| 7:28:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2006
good work Ryan like the last one to the right and the second to the left. along with Peitro I have the ingredients and just need to add that missing piece or maybe not to keep it lite. :) |
Steven Wojtowicz
(68)
| 12:12:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
http://i1.tinypic.com/mragbm.jpg
Here is a brief description for my entry. I look at Air Max as the original iPod, therefore the Nano would be the new better technology much like Air Max 360. There are also elements in it that meet the criteria of a lightweight performance shoe.
Upper:
Black portion is nubuck
White portion is full grain leather
“Window” cut out in back (reduces weight)
Breathable Dynamic Dri-Fit tongue
“Belt” strap at top (replaceable - available in Apple colors or through NIKEid)
Play logo on bottom lace lock
Mid-Sole:
Pebax cage surrounds largest Air Max 360 unit
Sole:
Non-marking black rubber
Herringbone traction in high use areas
Diamond traction in less used area (reduces weight)
Flex grooves
“Earbud” cutout (reduces weight, helps flex)
Comments welcome
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arpith siromoney
(539)
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| 10:19:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
shiem: do some more work on the toe box. its a nice concept but i dont particularly see the nano concept.
steven: its refining very well .. keep up the good work. maybe some shading wil take the flat look out. |
arpith siromoney
(539)
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| 10:23:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
does anyone have a silicon cover for their nano? whats it like? |
arpith siromoney
(539)
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| 10:31:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
steven: that earbud cutout. how deep is it. will the air max be sort of visible through it? and those lines cutting across the sole, are they also cutouts? |
arpith siromoney
(539)
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| 10:34:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
cubby: 2006 wont be like 2006??? difficult to understand, i hope all will be revealed some day. |
Steven Wojtowicz
(68)
| 11:11:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
Arpith - Yeah, the lines do cut across all the way. The earbud cutout does go all the way to "bubble". I will try the shading, that is where I always have problems. As for the silicone cover, I have one and it fits really snug on the iPod. It has openings for all of the plug in's and the one I have also has the screen portion cut out. Some of them out there also have a portion that covers the screen. Hope that helps. |
arpith siromoney
(539)
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| 11:22:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
hmmm is it squishy? |
arpith siromoney
(539)
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| 11:25:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2006
i dunno bout your shading, but i must say your line work has improved a lot. your design also looks refined now. your skills are getting there man.. you did the spider concept right? |
Shiem Wade
(7)
| 12:11:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006
Arpith- Thanks I will work on the toe box. |
ade otabor
(411)
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| 12:15:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006
i hope to knock this thing out by the deadline...not quite where i want to be
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dallas stokes
(293)
| 1:52:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006
VERY NICE ADE!!! IT LOOKS LIKE YOU EVEN ARE ATTEMPTING YOUR OWN TECH STORY!!!
MR. WADE LETS WORK ON THOSE PROPORTIONS. I THINK YOUR STORY MAY COME OUT BETTER IF YOU DO. |
Steven Wojtowicz
(68)
| 4:17:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006
Arpith - I wouldn't say it is squishy, it provides enough support to stand on it's own when there is no iPod in it. It is flexible however, it isn't a hard plastic, maybe a step below that. Yeah, the spider was mine (http://tinypic.com/dp907r.jpg). I have been working on making my drawings more life like, I just am not there yet. Thanks for the support!! |
Phil Woodman
(25)
| 7:28:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006
Ade - nice mate. Look forward to seeing it photoshopped up.
Steven - nice graphic on the sole. Be good to see some stuff like that on the more retro shoes like shell toes and pumps. |
Nestor Hernandez
(72)
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| 11:06:00 AM Sunday, January 29, 2006
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dallas stokes
(293)
| 3:56:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
NICE NIKE NESTOR!!! ARE YOU DOING AN IPOD NANO ENTRY? |
stephen christian
(402)
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| 7:26:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
anyone know who designed the zoom kobe 1? |
meka dizzo
(55)
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| 8:48:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
test
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meka dizzo
(55)
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| 8:50:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
test
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meka dizzo
(55)
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| 8:51:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
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meka dizzo
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| 8:51:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
sorry adm |
meka dizzo
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| 8:51:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
check me out larry |
meka dizzo
(55)
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| 9:17:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006
yo check it
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Angelo Jay Tanguilig
(189)
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| 2:15:00 AM Monday, January 30, 2006
Nike Air ZooMax 1080 |
Nestor Hernandez
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| 2:48:00 AM Monday, January 30, 2006
Dallas-This is gonna be my entry for this months theme. Hope it makes it.
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Luvell Stepter
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| 1:21:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
hope to make it to the finals
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Luvell Stepter
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| 1:23:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
just a preview
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Mau Shiba
(8)
| 2:33:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
wooowww... congratulations Luvell; I really like your preview; I think that has the "spirit" of Ipod; something innovative and that is really clean and interesting . . . . |
Luvell Stepter
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| 5:37:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
Thanks Mau. I just hope I can make it to the finals. |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 6:55:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
LUVELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!! ANOTHER IPOD NANO SHOE!!!!!!! YES!!!! BRAVO MY MAN!!!!!! |
dallas stokes
(293)
| 6:58:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
LUVELL HOPEFULLY YOUR FINALS SUBMISSION WILL SHOW SOME TYPE OF STORY. FROM HANDDRAWINGS TO MAYBEY SOME EXAMPLES OF HOW APPLE PRODUCTS INFLUENCED YOUR GREAT DESIGN.
REMEMBER GUYS THIS IS AN APPLE INSPIRED SHOE .NOT A REEBOK OR NIKE JOB PROPOSAL WITH AN APPLE LOGO. |
Ivan Rosheuvel
(12)
| 7:23:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
I've just submitted my design was wondering if I can get some feed back on if it was received
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Ivan Rosheuvel
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| 7:24:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
Good evening that was if anyone from kicksguide could please give me a feed back |
Tony Hendrix
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| 8:49:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
Nice Luvell!!
Hmmm... I Think I look good in black.
who else is brewing such excitment?? ? ? ? ? ? |
Luvell Stepter
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| 8:51:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2006
Thanks Dallas I do have a storyline on how it came to be. All I can say sorta like a (melting pot) of the world greatest technologies into one single design. |
cory joseph
(22)
| 1:38:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
okay I just submitted my rendering..does anyone know if your supposed to get a confirmation email or anything? |
ARSEN ROCK
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| 2:32:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
MMMMmmmmhh I like it Mr Stepter....Im Just going to rent an infrared lamp to have a best view of your Apple predator________You know what ARSROCK is going to do |
zenith chance
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| 3:51:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
wussup yall, seems like this board is super alive. rock on.
say, did any of you go to Germany this weekend?? i THINK i have pics of the new Allan Iversons... ill post them up soon. man; i have such a headache... i hope i can finish my shoe... |
zenith chance
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| 3:52:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
ade: thats one serious rendering man, snap.!! |
jake eadie
(74)
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| 4:05:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
my entry was all done and submitted a while ago.... but i dont really wanna post it up til i know that i havent made the finals..... cant wait to see what everyone has brought to the table this month.... and dallas my shoe is non branded, so hopefully you like what i have come up with |
Matt Penn
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| 11:20:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Here, I'll post mine since Im not entered
I wanted to have straight clean lines like the ipod and have rounded accent lines. Also, the 1st thing that came to mind was pods..I went w/ individual phylite midsole pieces (the heel is fabric-wrapped) with brs stripes and a pebax foot plate which is vizi on the lateral foot bridge. The upper is clean enough and the lines complement each other (I think). The center quarter panel is synthetic leather and the black is a mesh. The laces are covered partially by a zip the comes 3/4's up. That was taken from the ipods earbuds. The eyelets are customized, each has two options. They can be moved laterally and that cue was taken from the ipods hold button; which is how the eyelets work. Uh, the shoe doesnt have a traditional heel counter. Instead to keep it simple and clean (i.e. ipod) the heel counter is actually two pieces..lateral and medial. The lateral is under the leather which is located by the heel, where it "undents." There is a translucent toe cover and that was "inspired" by the protective casing that covers the ipod when you 1st purchase it. Thats pretty much it.
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Steven Wojtowicz
(68)
| 12:14:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Matt - That is a really great design, well thought out! Why don't you enter it? |
Rich Benares
(644)
| 1:03:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Heres a preview of mine. :) Hopefully ill get it done by tonight. If not, ill submit it late :)
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Rich Benares
(644)
| 2:16:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2006
heres another one.
I have a bit of a clean up job ahead of me.
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