Nike x

Airbender

"Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the fire nation attacked."

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. How many ways can we represent these forces of nature? Focused on the rivalry between Avatar Aang and Fire Lord Ozai.

7 Week Project

Form Development

Wearables

 

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NIKE X AIRBENDER 

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MATERIALS INNOVATION

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PUSHING BOUNDARIES

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BOLD IMAGERY

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FLOWING FORMS

CONCEPT IDEATION

How might we represent a gas as a solid ? Incorporate elements of the natural form? Can we truly have a shoe as light as air?

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The Firebender shoe has a more aggressive form, representing the values of the Fire Nation. The Airbender shoe follows a similar theme, with a softer midsole form as the Air Nomads are pacifists.

FEATURES

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MULTILAYERED MIDSOLE

Consists of multiple rubber layers on the heel to provide support to the sock upper.

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MOLECULAR DESIGN 

Breaking down natural forms to the atom - literally. Based off the smallest fundamental unit of a compound.

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SEAMLESS SOCK

Skin tight, yet stretchy and breathable. Perfect for fighting or training.

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DYNAMIC SIZING

Playing with the concept of "painting with density", where dimension is shown through larger molecules.

BRANDING

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FINAL RENDERS

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contact me 

Phone: 626.400.3435
Email: ingahuangdesign@gmail.com            Instagram: @ingaxdesign

© Inga Huang 2021
Industrial Designer

Challenge the boundaries of today, and design for the betterment of tomorrow.