Damp Tennis - ...a tennis shoe inspired by Modern Architecture, through style and technology. (Lloyd's Bank, St. Mary's Axe, Burj al Araba in Dubai, & the Jewish Museum in Berlin). Designed by Mark Porter & Brent James
Solestice Wrap - Streetshoe - This was a project done for a drawing class. The inspirations were drawn from streetwear culture and two classic streetwear favorite by Tinker Hatfield, the AJ III and the Air Trainer.
Air Jordan XXIII - This was a project done for a kicksguide.com competition. I returned to an inspiration used by Tinker Hatfield referring to Jordan's nickname, the "Black Cat"
Beckham Arrival - This was another shoe done for a kicksguide competition. Beckham's recent arrival to the states and Hollywood were the inspiration for this soccer boot.
iPhone Shoe Developement - Some of the process...
iPhone Action - The was another shoe done for a kicksguide competition. The inspiration was the much anticipated iPhone. The shoe tries to incorporate the advance technology of the phone, while also being approachable.
Nike Air Mundus - This project was done for a drawing class. The goal was to produce a project of "inside-out design", meaning that the working parts of the product are exposed. This running shoe was developed to filter polluted air as you run.
Nissan-Adidas Mod - This was a running/sprinting shoe inspired by the new Nissan GT-R. The feature that inspired me the most was the "race mode" the car features. The shoe features a race mode and a training mode using a removable/replaceable outsole. One sole provides necessary cushion and support, while the other is rigid and lightweight, built for speed.
Lebron Zoom Soldier - This shoe was designed for the Lebron Soldier Line in response to a monthly Kicksguide Comp. The cues come from various Nike Families(Lebron Signature, Lebron Soldier, Zoom Air, Team Jordan) The goal was to harness and enhance the play of the newly appointed point forward position. Achieving that goal will allow the shoe to be versatile enough for players of all physical builds and skill levels.
Quick Sketching Assignments - Shoe done in the canson technique
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Brent James
Product Line Manager, Salomon Road Running Baltimore, MD