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Hey Dwayne welcome back, Jordan XXI huh? Geez stuff dreams are made of bru. Ive got a folio over at www.coroflot.com/tomfoolery, dwayne would be well interested to hear your thoughts, if you ve got time... Cheers TOMfoolery
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Thanks D, I was kindafeeling the same problem so as you may see in the sketches, I'm trying to use a "proportions format" to start the design. I start with a triangle and then modify it to become a shoe (I've seen cartoon designers making this to design human body parts such as feet, head and even normal objects)...I'm a beginner in this so it's difficult for me to keep the right proortions; for sure I will try your technique too to see what's best. It's important for me that you gave me a next step to work on, so thanks again...Ciaooo P
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Pietro- Thanks for stepping up to the challenge. Yeah see it looks good in Black and White and even better in color. P, you have a good design style. I think you need to practice on consistancy with your proportions. I noticed everytime you draw a shoe the shape of it is different. A perfect example of this is the 3 shoes you posted. They are all shaped differently. Your colored rendering has the best shape to it. Stick to that shape and everytime you do a new design overlay that sketch so you can get more consistant. Ade-I think you are at a stage that you should not be even thinking about if a shoe you designed can be manufactured. Don't get me wrong it is a good thing that you are but just have fun and think WAY outside of the box. You need to impress people with how far you can push it. To be honest with you Nike or Jordan are really not looking for people with average design skills. If you are preparing some stuff for us it has to blow us away. Convince us why we should hire you. Once you get a job you will have plenty of time to figure out how things are made but the same comment I had for P, also applies to you. Focus on your proportions and how the shoe is shaped. This is the 1 detail that everyone misses and once you get that right your shoes will automatically look better. Ask Tony, I have been drilling this into his head for about a year now and he has finally got it and guess what he also got a job. Ade, right now just create some crazy shit like you just left a Snoop Dog party. Tony- What up? Have you recovered from All Star? Hit me on my other email. D
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As Marty McFly of "Back to the future" movie I accept every challenge, so D'Wayne here I post my sketches of F305 shoe...they are made with ink pen, not pencil...Ciaooo
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Congrats to Edgar on your winning design. Thanks for coming back DE missed your input, & I totally agree, Poor design or shoe proportion will look the same no matter how nice the rendering. Good luck to all the fellas who submitted a KG III concept, I'm anticipating some hella nice kicks....For anyone who hasn't seen the Reebok pump site; please do. I haven't worn a pair of rbk's in yrs, but this is one of the most fun interactive kick sites I've seen! http://www.reebok.com/Static/useng/initiatives/Pump/ hav fun! Juice
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it is good to see you back D, this is what the opportunity that putting our work here is all about getting feedback from our peers (and hopefully some more professionals like yourself). if you could, and i know you touched on this before, briefly talk about your own design process in terms of feasibilty and manufacturability & how that affects how you approach designs. thanks (ps i am putting my portfolio toghether for an internship over there in beaverton any suggestions?)
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Hey guys I have'nt checked in for a while but it looks like more talent has graced this site since the last time I logged on. I am currently in Asia working on the AJXX1 and I thought I would see what's been going on. The majority of the stuff that I have seen looks really good but I would still ask you guys to focus less on your rendering/Photoshop skills (even thought that is important) but spend more time working through your design solutions. A good design in black and white will look much better than a bad design in color once they are both in color. I will try to check this site more often to lend my advice to those who are serious about becoming Footwear Designers because I truly believe some of you guys have talent and this industry needs fresh new talent. I just hope this contest is more about good design then who can make the best rendering. I tossed this challenge out the last time I posted on this site. If you think you are really that good post some Black and White designs without any rendering. Now you can add some shading to show depth but no color. D
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Hey thanks Z. I forgot to mention it here, but it was in my official submission, the reason why the logo and overall shoe gets more attention at the heel. well it's because that's all the other team should see. :)
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ayo: just cause KG didn't choose your design doesn't mean they didn't like it. Arthur: though it's simple and hyprflight-ish, i really like your shoe!... that "wing" on the side of the shoe really changes it up. i l ike it man. good job.
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well then I'll post mine as well.. for the archives. It was inspired by the feeling of the F430, the cleanliness of the lines. That 'woooosh' feeling... C&C welcome
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here is my work.Obviously the KG doesn't like it.how do you guys think?
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The address you must send your design is: submissions@kicksguide.com ...Check the rules and themes page in the "Artist Series" main page. Ciaoooo
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i have a kg 3 design but not sure on how to post it? can i just email it to someone?
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pietro: hahaha... dang, i know eh!?!... sometimes it makes you wonder... The least they could do is send me a complimentary pair of shoes... ahh well. i guess this is the price of these competitions... the possiblity of your stuff gettn' jacked... :S Tony: CONGRATS MAN!... dang... we knew this time was coming. and i'm glad it's now. I'll give you a holla and we can talk!
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Hey Zen, seems like Reebok finally implemented external Pump chambers in their new ATR shoe...I might have seen this before...almost a year ago...
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Thanks guys! I am really excited about finally getting a foot in the door!!! I am not sure what I can disclose at this point. Give me some time and I will elaborate on whatever I can. I will say that there are other ways of getting in besides a degree if you are really passionate about footwear design. Just be focused and keep knocking on people's doors!
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ooooooohhhh snaaappp son! that is what i talking about it is about time they let you in. just do not forget about us little people on your rise to the top.
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Congratulations! Tony. Can you let us know which shoe company you are working for? If you can share the story how you get the job, that will be great! Wish you have a wonder career as a kick designer!
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Pietro: That black colorway is Dope!!! Zenith: Hit me up at spacedigital23@yahoo.com! I finally got a job designing kicks!!!!!
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Pietro: np man. respect is given where it's due. I mean i want to understand where some of these people base their votes on. Luvell: i havent' finished my design for this month's entry yet, but i hope to finish it by next sat. and be part of the competition. We'll see what the judges have to say ... ;D I guess its' been a while since i drew shoes and it's takn' time for me to get back into the grove of things. You can post imgs by putting your image URL in the " image URL" box right underneath the " comments" box in the " voice your opinion" box... host it in imageshack.com or something.
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P.S how do you post in the chat area?
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I agree with you Zen, pietro does have a good looking concept shoe. Zen did you enter this month?
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Thanks Zen for the support, it means a lot to me...I was playing with PS, so here it is a black version of the 305 which is quite cool...Ciaoooo
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obviously it's my own opinion, but i can't imagine how Pietro's shoe is rating so low. I think it's one of the best lookn' shoes there. What makes the biggest impact on the votes that you guys give. Personally, the shoe has to look good. it doesn't matter if shoes are done in 3D, 2D, or straight up line art. if it dun look good, then it doesn't look good. Presentation is important too. and you always get extra point from me of your shoe doesn't have a big swoosh tossed on it. Infact, if it doesnt' look like a hyperflight or a foam, i'd give you a few points... what do y'all think?!
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hmm... wow... tony's original concept reminds me of 'the kobe' the audi tt inspired one which i have... lol... im psyched about the KG III... i might go with a hand made one with markers and what not... since its taking me longer to learn 3D max and illustrator... on a side not... of january's contest... im picking the saturn's... and jo im's design... the crazy and the simple... lol...
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To Admin: how does this year contest work? I've seen the rules, but rating each rendering is different from voting just one...is voting coming after rating or the winner will be selected just from ratings? In this last case, it seems like you can rate different times each design, and not just once as it should be correct...pease, can you explain this point? Thanks in advance. #### About KGIII, I'm almost done witn the concept phase, I need to fix just a few details...My KG will be totally different from the KG2...otherwise the "2" are totally different from the "1" and more tech oriented; I'm trying to run in this direction enhancing even more the performance aspect...the keywords are "ribs" and "column" ...Ciaoooo
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Martin, thanks for the feedback. I like the look of a white kicks w team colourways. I have added more evolution from the II, so I'm changing the concept. Ventsislav, Thanks I never considered the J XVIII; I thought it was more Kobe II. I came up with another, so I'm gonna go throw down & create some variations. Glad you enjoyed it............I'm really excited us shoe heads have a place to feed our passion. Thanks KG!!
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Vent -- First I've heard about that. Who's replaced Layne Staley? How do you replace a voice like that?