New Balance Slip-Ons
Objective: Design two styles of slip-on for men and women. Include a 3D printed component and alternative closure systems. New Balance intern project, winter 2015/16.
inspiration
Form inspiration from slip-ons, studio footwear, alternative closures, hardware used on soft goods, 3D printed structures.
CMF inspiration from trending patterns, textures, colors & materials.
ideation
sketches
designs
orthographics
materials
left: laces on the leisure slip-on are pulled through a cordlock-inspired piece to tighten.
right: webbing on the sport slip-on is pulled through a fastener inspired by backpack hardware.
