New Balance X Pensole X Modo class submission. My submission for the class was to design a trail shoe that encompasses qualities to that of a running shoe as well. Inspired by a bike helmet with aggressive lines and aerodynamics, this allowed me to play with different lines and textures and find myself a new design language.
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Inspiration mood board: Looking for objects that depict aggressive lines and shapes. Looking for curves that serve a purpose both functionally and aesthetically.
Sketch 1: Pulling out lines and quick sketches. Playing with how material and upper pattern flow together.
Sketch 2:
