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About
During a lecture tour about industrial design at Cornell University, Harber was approached by Nike and offered a position as a senior designer on their Apparel Innovation team.
Nicknamed by friends, "the architect of speed," Harber's Swift Suit for Nike was revolutionary. The impact the Swift Suit had (and continues to have) on professional athletic performance was significant.
"The Swift Suit was a game changer", he says. "It was the first time Nike apparel became equipment and had a measurable effect on performance, especially in speed skating."
For over 18 years, Harber continued working for Nike to create garments that alter what is possible for professional athletes. -
Education
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BA Fashion DesignUniversity of East London
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MA Industrial DesignDeMontfort University
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Experience
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Design ConsultantPortland, United StatesOct 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)Consulting with The North Face working closely with their professional Alpinists to create high-performance industry changing clothing systems designed to perform in the harshest environments and most extreme conditions. This project culminated in the ISPO 2020 product of the year award.
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Design DirectorNike Inc.Jan 1998 - Oct 2015 (17 years 9 months)Crafting apparel innovations for the world's top athletes at 5 Olympic games. Creating innovations that have changed the face of sports apparel. Innovations that include Nike Swift Suit, Swift Spin cycling suit, Swift Skin Speedskating suit, the Nike Precool Vest and the Nike Hypertight.
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Industrial DesignerDefense Clothing and Textiles AgencyColchester, United KingdomSep 1995 - Sep 1998 (3 years)Ministry of Defense, Designing clothing and wearable computer systems for the British Infantry. Project Crusader XX1 focused specifically on the integration of clothing systems, load carriage, ballistic protection and wearable computers. Also conducting special projects for the USA D.O.D, Natick (US Army)
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Design ConsultantDainese SPANov 1994 - Jan 1994 (9 months)Consulting project in Vincensa, Italy designing race suits and touring apparel for Dainese SPA.
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Awards
ISPO 2020 product of the Year Award - The North Face L3 50-50
Red Dot Award for Product Design: Nike PreCool Vest
I.D. Magazine's Annual Design Review: Design Distinction for Nike Swift Suit
D.O.D. Award for Exceptional Industrial Design: Force XX1 Land Warrior
Nike Maxim Award: "It's in Our Nature to Innovate"
Ministry of Defense: Graduate Science Trainee, Fast Track Program
Work exhibited in multiple showings, including The Met in New York City and The Design Museum in London -
Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@EdwardHarber, member since 2020
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