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2006 Artist Series Contest (January): Apple IPOD Nano
The year starts off with another off topic inspiration. Many of you have received cool Christmas gifts this Holiday Season. One of the most popular gadgets on the market is the Apple IPOD Nano. In terms of design, function and styling, the IPOD is as good as they come. The new Nano offers super thin and lightweight design. Using that as your inspiration, design an ultra lightweight performance basketball shoe.

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Ryan Holler
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7:01:00 PM Friday, January 06, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
D.E. -- You've got mail. -- RH
Brian Moughty
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11:13:00 PM Friday, January 06, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Zenith-Ya, your probably right man..I dont know what I was thinking, I mean its not like it hurts to try right?Not like Im loosing anything...Just wasn't exactly what I wanted;/...Plus Im working on a big project right now...
archie tolentino
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7:16:00 AM Saturday, January 07, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
hmmm.. nice concept... cant wait to see all your designs... hope i get to see mine too... happy new year!
arpith siromoney
(539Over 500 Rating)


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11:23:00 AM Saturday, January 07, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Aurelien: est ce que vous parlez l'Anglais aussi?
chaussures = shoes?
Arnaud Redon
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1:30:00 PM Sunday, January 08, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Happy new year !

New year, new user, new question :
What is the brand to use for this theme ?
None ? Apple ? Anyone ?
ARSEN ROCK
(196Over 100 Rating)


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6:47:00 PM Sunday, January 08, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
MMMHhh...maybe a New theme for the dynamic rocker_________ ARSROCK under the stairs
justin taylor
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11:27:00 PM Sunday, January 08, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Arnaud: The brand to use is at your discretion. You can pick any brand, and just make it an IPOD inspired shoe, or you can experiment with making it an Apple shoe.That may be interesting.
t mus
(10)

11:59:00 PM Sunday, January 08, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
A few ideas I had for the ipod theme critique welcome
t mus
(10)

12:04:00 AM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!

Mario Gonzalez
(3)

12:26:00 AM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
i wonder how you guys post your renderings here i am new and i would like to enter
Mario Gonzalez
(3)

12:32:00 AM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Plesae tell me how to get in to the renderings amn i want to compete this is my first year man i hope i can win.
zenith chance
(117Over 100 Rating)


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9:10:00 AM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Oh snap, the Hyperflights... someone get me a tissue...
Ian Gale
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1:20:00 PM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Make sure not to miss the point of this month's theme - an uncomplicated yet sophisticated, lightweight performance bball shoe..
Ian Gale
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1:21:00 PM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
I feel good about my chances of making this month's final..stay tuned!
Pepijn Martens
(102Over 100 Rating)

3:03:00 PM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Zen, you should make a CREATIVE ZEN NANO shoe instead.. We'd understand..
Evgeny Kosakovich
(4)

5:33:00 PM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Hello, I'm new here.
Tell me please where it is necessary to send renders for competition?
Brian Moughty
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6:21:00 PM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Ian-Why must the designers follow that? can't they all go there own path and draw their own inspiration from the ipod?..
cory joseph
(22)

7:13:00 PM Monday, January 09, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
start of the new year, a dope inspiration, this should be a good turnout. for the last year or so ive just been browsing other people designs, so i think im gunna start submitting some of my own. ill see what i can work up. good luck to everybody!
justin taylor
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12:20:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Hey all, I just got my custom made K1X Chiefgliders for winning the October theme today. They came out nice. I'll post a few pics later. The build quality on them is nice. The materials are also very nice.
pio salas
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1:13:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
those anyone know what progam to use, to make the Renderings..and were can i get it ....thanks
justin taylor
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2:31:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Here is a pic of the Chiefgliders they sent me. They sent me two pairs, which is awesome, and very generous. That way, I can wear one and save the other.

I picked the color scheme and materials for the shoe. The idea was to make the shoe's color scheme match that of the design I did to win the October theme. That would make the shoes relate to each other.

The quality is excellent and the shoe has nice little details. I haven't played ball in them, yet,and I won't get to until next week, but I'lllet you guys know how they do. They feel very light and are pretty narrow, but I have a narrow foot, so that works out. Also, they are a very lowcut mid.


zenith chance
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5:52:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
hahahaha... pep, thats a good idea... well see what i can cook up...

Justin. rock on dood, you totally earned that. congrats
Ian Gale
(382Over 200 Rating)


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9:06:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Brian - The new Nano offers super thin and lightweight design. Using that as your inspiration, design an ultra lightweight performance basketball shoe.

I didnt make up the theme..but ofcourse anyone can draw inspiration from any aspect of it.
Ian Gale
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9:36:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
JT: those joints r crazy dude!..one pair to wear n the other pair to stare..enjoy 'em!

- By scoring at least 45 points for the fourth straight game, Bryant became the first player to accomplish the feat since the legendary Wilt Chamberlain in November 1964.

Kobe's just unstoppable!
dallas stokes
(293Over 200 Rating)

12:31:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
AND HES GOT GREAT SHOES!!! I GOT A PAIR AND WOW!!!

WHATS UP EVERYONE HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAVING A GOOD KICK OFF TO THE YEAR. THE IPOD THEME IS COOL AND IM SURE YOU GUYS ARE FAST AT WORK ON SOME COOL STUFF. LIGHTWEIGHT ZOOM OR DMX OR ADIPPRENE POD INSPIRED.WHATEVER IT IS BEST OF LUCK AND HAVE FUN

THE IMFAMOUS BLACK SHEEP
DALLAS
Nestor Hernandez
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12:46:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Why is KOBE still wearing the 2K5 though?? He was rockin' the ZOOM KOBE 1 during the Christmas game...
Ryan Holler
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12:51:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Justin -- You bringin' them down here tomorrow. I want to see them in person. Let's go the center and play too.

Dallas -- So the 2K5s are nice, huh?
justin taylor
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4:17:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Ryan: I can bring them, but I'll only be in Conway after about 9 or so tomorrow night, and I'm heading out of town earlier Thursday 'cause my flight leaves at 6:30 in the a.m. I won't be back until late Friday night. I will be back in Conway Monday after that, though. We might have to wait until then to get together.
ben collette
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7:19:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Happy new year everybody .. I think i'm in, nice subject .
Luvell Stepter
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7:21:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
watch out i'm bringing the heat this year.
tom rushbrook
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4:21:00 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
seems to be quiet on droppin some pre game heat this month, guess y'all playing your cards close to your chest huh?! Just wanted to again congrat the KG crew on creating this MONSTER! ALmost 2yrs already!
TOMfoolery
69 was a very good year..
ade otabor
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11:51:00 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
you can be the 1st to kick it off tom

dope kicks justin! so k1x came through...they give you any feedback/jewels of wisdom about your concept/skills?
ARSEN ROCK
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1:08:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Hey BOYZ and GIRLS and sneakerfans from the earth!!Fresh news on the ARSROCK FROM OUTTA SPACE website!!Check it!Check it!Hey Ryan I put a link to your website, is it ok for u?:D! http://www.arsrock.com ___________ARSROCK put a spell on the world
Mario Gonzalez
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1:58:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
I Already have som shoes done i hope i can win because it is my first rendering. I was hoping for an air Jordan XXI concepts.
Ryan Holler
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5:15:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
The honor is mine, Arsen. Thank you.
Pietro Pellicelli
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7:00:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Tom:

...interesting theme, too bad I still didn't have time to put anything on the paper...:(

Performance, lightweight, ultra-minimal design, basketball...damn!!! The most difficult theme ever???

Ciaooooooooo
michael Hesterberg
(11)


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7:44:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
I dedicate this to Tim Duncan, whose all white adidas are busted-we shall give him some minimalist style to kick off the new year
d2 Lo
(27)

10:44:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
brrr, feeling chilly in here, I hope someone brings some heat soon....

____________________________________________
http://michaeld2lo.spymac.com/
pio salas
(14)

11:20:00 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DOES anyone know what progam to use, to make the Renderings..and were can i get it ....thanks

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Gale
(382Over 200 Rating)


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6:53:00 AM Thursday, January 12, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Pio: Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Corel Draw, the list goes on. As for where to get them...burn baby burn! lol
tom rushbrook
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7:21:00 AM Thursday, January 12, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Back at ya Pietro:
Super difficult this month but possibly one of the most interesting to drop some conceptual heat, ive got a little somethin somethin brewing up, but feeling that it could eb as controversial as my Shaq 'skiboot'..
Ariel santos
(34)

10:06:00 AM Thursday, January 12, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
aight guys,,there's any prize for the ipod shoe design winner????
Pietro Pellicelli
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10:49:00 AM Thursday, January 12, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Niiiice Tom!!!

Controversial like shaq boots...i'm just mad curious now...

Difficult and interesting, yeah. I think it will be something like picking up a few little details and picking them right way...tough challenge!!!

Ciaooooooooooo
Rich Benares
(644Over 500 Rating)

1:28:00 PM Thursday, January 12, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
We seriously need a FAQ section on this site lol.

Im gonna attempt to just go pencil on this one lol.. thats about how minimal it could be!
Ventsislav Nikolov
(178Over 100 Rating)


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7:56:00 PM Thursday, January 12, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Hey , my friends ! This here is a part of my unfinished tenis shoe concept .It's dedicated to the best , just 16 year-old , bulgarian tenis player , Sesil Karatancheva .I decide to preview this concept because just today she was banned for 2 years and will be out of the tenis world for a while .Anyway , I justwanted to support her somehow , and this is the best way I managed to do it .I hope you'll like this shoe , I'll show the whole final inspiration\performance presentation as soon as I can ... The IPOD is waiting ... Ole !
Pietro Pellicelli
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12:26:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Vents:
Actually these are pretty cool but:

1) they look like some evolution of your adidas convertible shoes, especially the TPU heel clip which is recurrent in your latest stuff; after you changed your skin once a day last year, it seem like you are quite blocked with this kind of shoe , that, maybe, you are trying to bring to life just like it is in your head.

2) if the design is intended as an artistic view, it's ok, but if you present this one as a rendering the shape seems too thin at forefoot and too big in the heel. It is kinda difficult to imagine a normal foot inside of this shoe. If you change the shape the straps flowing on the medial part will also need some fixing work to obtain correct geometry.

Maybe your development work clears these little issues, so hope to see it soon along with your usual amazing presentations!!!
Keep it up

Ciaooooooooooooooo
Steven Abbott
(1)

8:04:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Whats really good. Been watching the site for quite a minute. Definetly cant wait to see whats in store for 06
Ian Gale
(382Over 200 Rating)


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5:55:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
here's a preview of what's coming..
karabo anoh
(120Over 100 Rating)


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4:03:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
How do i send my design? people on this chat got good stuff seriously.tell me how cause i wana join this competition.
Ian Gale
(382Over 200 Rating)


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7:33:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Vents: i agree with Pietro..its a nice concept and i love the color scheme, but the shape is way off. U should tweak the vamp and heel areas so that it still looks sleek, but naturalat the same time.

- Aut0
Angelo Jay Tanguilig
(189Over 100 Rating)


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8:09:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
sohcahtoa
Ian Gale
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10:29:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Ariel: i was actually waiting for someone else to comment on what u said, but since no one has, i will..

for real shoeheads like myself, entering this competition is not about winning material prizes...we do it for the love of shoes and sport, but what's just as important to me is actually gaining the respect of my peers..

*(however, landing a footwear design job would be the ultimate prize for hard work and dedication)
ade otabor
(411Over 200 Rating)


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12:35:00 AM Sunday, January 15, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
sohcahtoa=

sine-opposite/hypotenus

cosine-adjacent/hypotenus

tangent-opposite/adjacent

i so dislike trig!!! now where is my cookie...

nice vents, i think you could do without some elements to make it more in line with the theme
jake eadie
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2:06:00 AM Sunday, January 15, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
well 2005 is over..... high school is now over and i will be starting my industrial design course in a about a month...... i was quiet last year but this year i am hopeing to start the year off with a finalist appearance.... it has been a very tough theme and i have had to rethink my ideas many many times but what i have come up with i am very happy with and fingers crossed it will show up as a finalist.... good luck to everyone and i am sure this will be there best year yet
Ian Gale
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1:12:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Jake: good luck with your studies. what school will u be going to? I'm an alumni of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale with a BSc in Industrial Design. Make sure to join your school's regional IDSA chapter. Networking with your peers and industry professionals is essential in this business...trust me!
jake eadie
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6:49:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
cheers thanks for your help..... i am going to monash uni.... but you prob wouldn;t have heard of it beacause it is in australia....... but it is the best ID course around here so im happy.....
joe im
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9:14:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
I know it's a little late, but Happy New Year everybody.
Funky Fresh Kicks in 2006.
Tony Hendrix
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12:43:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
:::Word:::
Ian Gale
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10:02:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Jake: nope never heard of it, but good luck nonetheless.
Ryan Holler
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3:08:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2006    Good Post! Bad Post!
Joe's in the house!!! ... It's always great to hear from you, Joe Im. I might be your biggest fan on this board, Dude. Your combination of rendering skills and uninhibited thought process make me envious.
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