*based on Osamu Tezuka's manga Astro Boy
Stories have shaped my life.
from the first book (which happened to be a comic) i could pick up…
*SKETCHES
these forms of media elevated their respective genres and its for this reason (along with so many others) that my work seeks to emulate the
uncanny familiarity of these ICONIC stories.
CHAPTER I
Nike carries so much stories in its TRADEMARK swoosh, here are potential storytelling options
ACG LOGO REIMAGINED
SHOOTING STAR LOGO
OREGON DUCKS LOGO
CELESTIAL LOGO
ATOM LOGO
SHARPER THAN STEEL LOGO
FLAMING LOGO
ACG GLOBE LOGO
CHAPTER II
‘SOLE STORIES’
Exploring the artistry in footwear design with a collection showcasing various Nike sneaker designs, blending functionality and creativity
MATERIAL OPTIONS:
‘RUSTY NAIL’
ENGINEERING SHOES FOR ENGINEERS. BASED ON COMPONENTS FOUND
IN A WORKSHOP WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AESTHETIC FUNCTIONALITY.
‘HEAT STREAK’
SHOE BASED ON PHOENIX SUNS CITY EDITION JERSEY COLOR
SCHEME WITH FLAMES INTEGRATED IN STRUCTURE OF KD 6.
‘STRIKING VIPER’
IN THIS DESIGN THE SWOOSH IS IMPOSED AS THE EYES OF THE SNAKE AND THE HEEL OF THE SHOE IS
EMBLEMATIC OF THE OPEN JAWS OF THE VIPER WITH THE TOEBOX CONTAINING THE COILED TAIL OF THE SNAKE.
‘SEEING RED’
INSPIRED BY PIXAR’S ‘INSIDE OUT’ CHARACTER THAT DEPICTS ANGER AS A SENTIENT EMOTION. THIS NIKE SB
EVOKES ALL THE SYMBOLS AND ICONOGRAPHY ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLEY EMOTION THAT IS ANGER.
‘HONORABLE DEATH’
BASED ON THE ANCIENT JAPANAESE PRACTICE OF ‘HARA-KIRI’
WHERE SAMURAIS WHO DISHONORED THEMSELVES OR THEIR FEUDAL LORD BY FELL ON THEIR OWN SWORD.
THIS WAS CONSIDERED AN HONORABLE DEATH, HENCE THE NAME.
WITH THE RED ON THE PATENT LEATHER BEING THE SUBSEQUENT BLOOD.
‘DOOMHAMMER’
BASED ON ORCS AND THEIR ARMOR FROM THE WORLD OF WARCRAFT GAMES
AND OTHER FANTASY STORIES. CAME ABOUT WHEN PRESENRED WITH
THE TASK OF REDEFINING THE JORDAN 14 FOR A DIFFERENT DEMOGRAPHIC
THAT ALSO PARTICPATES IN COLLECTIBLE CULTURE.
‘DEEP SEA DREAD’
INSPIRED BY THE STORIES OF CTHULHU,
A FICTIONAL COSMIC ENTITY CREATED BY WRITER H.P. LOVECRAFT.
DESCRIBED AS A COLOSSAL, ANCIENT, AND MALEVOLENT BEING,
CTHULHU IS PART OF LOVECRAFT'S MYTHOS AND OFTEN SYMBOLIZES COSMIC HORROR
AND THE INSIGNIFICANCE OF HUMANITY IN THE VASTNESS OF THE UNIVERSE.
THE SHOE TAKES NOTE FROM THE ‘KAWS’ JORDAN 4 COLLAB
BUT OFFERS ITS PWN UNIQUE TAKE ON TEH SHOE MODEL.
IRIDESCENT LEATHER: To replicate the shimmering and reflective qualities often found in sea creature scales.
NEOPRENE: A flexible and water-resistant material that can imitate the sleek and smooth texture of certain aquatic creatures.
CHAPTER III
KOBE LOGO REIMAGINED
STYLIZED LOGO FOR CLOTHING + PROMO
*AIR MAX 90
*MY FAV PLAYER SIGNATURE SHOE FROM CHILDHOOD. I REMEMBER NOT BEING ABLE TO AFFORD THE NEW PAIR OF “PB&J’S”
KILLER EYE LOGO
ARGUABLY THE BEST KOBE SHOE MODEL, THE KOBE 8 ‘BLACK MAMBA’ COLORWAY REIMAGINED.
CUPID SWOOSH
SB LOGO
Celebrating iconic athletes who have left a lasting impact on the world of sports and influenced personal work ethic and creativity.
to the endless amount of minutes allotted to consuming cartoons and colorful characters.
these stories made me feel seen.
they made me feel safe.
but most importantly
they made me believe in the
impossible.
MJ’s story was one that inspired me the most as his impossible feats weren’t unlike like the great myths of LEGEND.”
Art is a transformative storytelling device that create new ways of presentation,; for example using the 7 deadly sins as basis of a collection to reflect on the complexity of humanity
The stories of these individuals have shaped my world and worldview and their quotes are refrains in the story of my life
Art and storytelling share a fundamental connection as expressive forms of communication:
art visually narrates stories through various mediums,
while storytelling weaves narratives that resonate emotionally & culturally.
below are pieces that encapsulate the harmony of story and design.
