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DESIGN FOR TEXTILE AND FOOTWEAR
Transcript of DESIGN FOR TEXTILE AND FOOTWEAR - Danny Chambersdannychambers.net/content/chambers_101617.pdf · A...
DESIGN FOR TEXTILE AND FOOTWEAR
Experience
Tricycle Collective Portland Oregon Fall 2016-CurrentConsultant providing design services to footwear startups and the sound engineering industry
Pininfarina Miami Florida Spring 2016Design contract focused on product strategy for Cisco Systems in addition to leading textile and fashion consulting
Brooks Running Seattle Washington Summer 2015Leader of two collaborative projects focusing on identifying and serving new consumers as well as developing new biomechanical tracking methods to improve runner analysis
AND1 Basketball New York New York Fall 2014Designer I role included performance footwear design line strategy color direction material direction production specifications and factory collaboration
Wilson Associates New York New York Spring 2014Hospitality architecture and interior design services for clientele including Ritz-Carlton Fairmont Resorts and Hilton
New Balance Boston Mass Summer 2013Lifestyle footwear design internship Work included design specification and color of the flagship 574 shoe sold in 2014
Design in Mind Cincinnati Ohio Spring 2017Volunteer work in local art classrooms to aid the lack of funding for the arts and teach children about design
Medical Aid Trip El Salvador Spring 2012Collaboration with physical therapists to design and produce 90 custom cushions for patients in wheelchairs in rural northwest El Salvador
Danny Chambers
Email DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
Website DannyChambersnet
Phone +1 567 207 4990
About Danny Chambers is a creative from rural northwest Ohio He graduated from the University of Cincinnati DAAP in the spring of 2017 with a degree in Industrial Design Much of Dannyrsquos work focuses on creating harmony within broad areas of influence found at the intersection of diverse life experiences From backpacking the Philmont Scout Ranch to exploring local markets in Hong Kong he holds a curious and thoughtful approach to design and learning that starts outside of the studio Danny enjoys long runs backpacking photography and dancing
Education
University of Cincinnati DAAP Cincinnati Ohio 2012-2017Industrial Design Class of 2017 Cum Laude
Hong Kong Polytechnic Kowloon Hong Kong Fall 2015Visiting student Institute of Textiles amp Clothing
Heidelberg University Tiffin Ohio 2010-2012Post-Secondary Liberal Arts Education
Skillset
Analog Sketching Rendering Knitting Weaving Sewing Pattern Development Woodwork Model Making Screen Printing Trend Forecasting
Digital Adobe Creative Suite Rhino Vray Solidworks Microsoft Office Keynote
Textile Prototype Design Color Material Specification
Recognition
Selection DAAPcares social design showcaseNovelty Award Nike + MIT Materials Matter Competition Finalist 2014 Pensole World Sneaker Championship First Place Le Coq Sportif Footwear Competition First Place Boston Boot Company Identity CompetitionFirst Place Red Bull Rubber amp Sole CompetitionValedictorian Calvert High School Class of 2012
Danny Chambers 3
One tooling and three corresponding shoe designs
Adam Henry Untitled (SHplsHS) 2016
Danny Chambers 4
Coming of Age
Born at the turn of the millennium tomorrowrsquos athletes are shaping the future of sport and style Above all else they demand authenticity from the brands and products they interact with Having grown up knowing only a connected world todayrsquos young consumers shift in and out of digital and analog effortlessly to many there is little to no distinction between the two As a result brands must move towards an individual dialogue with each unique set of consumer identities at an increasingly rapid pace
Water PoloPhotography
russwess44nikelab
Travis ScottLil Uzi Vert
BasketballFIFA Soccer
kevindurantnikensw
Drake Post Malone
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Track amp FieldStudent Govrsquot
alisonfelixnikerunning
SiaSza
Danny Chambers 5
A Brief History of Memetics
Originating in the 1970rsquos memetics is a study of culture and ideas based on an analogy of genetics Like genetics memetics explains growth through evolution Memetics can help us to breakdown all the rapid changes of culture into discernible units to frame new designs Todayrsquos athletes and their equipment play a huge role in culture well beyond the court no better is this illustrated then by Russel Westbrook In an increasingly complicated and confusing world the collective conscious of the internet turns to humor to make sense of things With this rapid pace of change spaces like graphics and typography continue to evolve beyond their original forms
Danny Chambers 6
Not a Take Down
Price and merchandising hierarchy has been central to Nike since the foundation of the brand Over the years the perceived gap in value between products has narrowed Today take-down products are best thought of as alternatives to the flagship silhouettes Successful contingent shoes should address new needs of new consumers not only through price but also expression Considering the technological and cultural impact of the VaporMax tooling an opportunity for Nike to create a auxiliary tooling to expand the VaporMax family
ldquoCreate a vapor tooling that limits cost and retains valuerdquo
Danny Chambers 7
Looking Back to Head Forward
Tasked with creating a sole that limits cost (and complexity) but retains value Inspiration came from the Air Max 180 (1991) The 180 was the first Air Max shoe to feature a ground contact air bubble that would appear 25 years later in the VaporMax Due to production restraints at the time the air unit in the 180 was restricted to the heel of the shoe and complemented with a foam forefoot It is this dynamic DNA of the original Air Max 180 and its original marketing campaign that lays the groundwork for the design of the new Vapor 180 tooling
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Experience
Tricycle Collective Portland Oregon Fall 2016-CurrentConsultant providing design services to footwear startups and the sound engineering industry
Pininfarina Miami Florida Spring 2016Design contract focused on product strategy for Cisco Systems in addition to leading textile and fashion consulting
Brooks Running Seattle Washington Summer 2015Leader of two collaborative projects focusing on identifying and serving new consumers as well as developing new biomechanical tracking methods to improve runner analysis
AND1 Basketball New York New York Fall 2014Designer I role included performance footwear design line strategy color direction material direction production specifications and factory collaboration
Wilson Associates New York New York Spring 2014Hospitality architecture and interior design services for clientele including Ritz-Carlton Fairmont Resorts and Hilton
New Balance Boston Mass Summer 2013Lifestyle footwear design internship Work included design specification and color of the flagship 574 shoe sold in 2014
Design in Mind Cincinnati Ohio Spring 2017Volunteer work in local art classrooms to aid the lack of funding for the arts and teach children about design
Medical Aid Trip El Salvador Spring 2012Collaboration with physical therapists to design and produce 90 custom cushions for patients in wheelchairs in rural northwest El Salvador
Danny Chambers
Email DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
Website DannyChambersnet
Phone +1 567 207 4990
About Danny Chambers is a creative from rural northwest Ohio He graduated from the University of Cincinnati DAAP in the spring of 2017 with a degree in Industrial Design Much of Dannyrsquos work focuses on creating harmony within broad areas of influence found at the intersection of diverse life experiences From backpacking the Philmont Scout Ranch to exploring local markets in Hong Kong he holds a curious and thoughtful approach to design and learning that starts outside of the studio Danny enjoys long runs backpacking photography and dancing
Education
University of Cincinnati DAAP Cincinnati Ohio 2012-2017Industrial Design Class of 2017 Cum Laude
Hong Kong Polytechnic Kowloon Hong Kong Fall 2015Visiting student Institute of Textiles amp Clothing
Heidelberg University Tiffin Ohio 2010-2012Post-Secondary Liberal Arts Education
Skillset
Analog Sketching Rendering Knitting Weaving Sewing Pattern Development Woodwork Model Making Screen Printing Trend Forecasting
Digital Adobe Creative Suite Rhino Vray Solidworks Microsoft Office Keynote
Textile Prototype Design Color Material Specification
Recognition
Selection DAAPcares social design showcaseNovelty Award Nike + MIT Materials Matter Competition Finalist 2014 Pensole World Sneaker Championship First Place Le Coq Sportif Footwear Competition First Place Boston Boot Company Identity CompetitionFirst Place Red Bull Rubber amp Sole CompetitionValedictorian Calvert High School Class of 2012
Danny Chambers 3
One tooling and three corresponding shoe designs
Adam Henry Untitled (SHplsHS) 2016
Danny Chambers 4
Coming of Age
Born at the turn of the millennium tomorrowrsquos athletes are shaping the future of sport and style Above all else they demand authenticity from the brands and products they interact with Having grown up knowing only a connected world todayrsquos young consumers shift in and out of digital and analog effortlessly to many there is little to no distinction between the two As a result brands must move towards an individual dialogue with each unique set of consumer identities at an increasingly rapid pace
Water PoloPhotography
russwess44nikelab
Travis ScottLil Uzi Vert
BasketballFIFA Soccer
kevindurantnikensw
Drake Post Malone
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Track amp FieldStudent Govrsquot
alisonfelixnikerunning
SiaSza
Danny Chambers 5
A Brief History of Memetics
Originating in the 1970rsquos memetics is a study of culture and ideas based on an analogy of genetics Like genetics memetics explains growth through evolution Memetics can help us to breakdown all the rapid changes of culture into discernible units to frame new designs Todayrsquos athletes and their equipment play a huge role in culture well beyond the court no better is this illustrated then by Russel Westbrook In an increasingly complicated and confusing world the collective conscious of the internet turns to humor to make sense of things With this rapid pace of change spaces like graphics and typography continue to evolve beyond their original forms
Danny Chambers 6
Not a Take Down
Price and merchandising hierarchy has been central to Nike since the foundation of the brand Over the years the perceived gap in value between products has narrowed Today take-down products are best thought of as alternatives to the flagship silhouettes Successful contingent shoes should address new needs of new consumers not only through price but also expression Considering the technological and cultural impact of the VaporMax tooling an opportunity for Nike to create a auxiliary tooling to expand the VaporMax family
ldquoCreate a vapor tooling that limits cost and retains valuerdquo
Danny Chambers 7
Looking Back to Head Forward
Tasked with creating a sole that limits cost (and complexity) but retains value Inspiration came from the Air Max 180 (1991) The 180 was the first Air Max shoe to feature a ground contact air bubble that would appear 25 years later in the VaporMax Due to production restraints at the time the air unit in the 180 was restricted to the heel of the shoe and complemented with a foam forefoot It is this dynamic DNA of the original Air Max 180 and its original marketing campaign that lays the groundwork for the design of the new Vapor 180 tooling
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 3
One tooling and three corresponding shoe designs
Adam Henry Untitled (SHplsHS) 2016
Danny Chambers 4
Coming of Age
Born at the turn of the millennium tomorrowrsquos athletes are shaping the future of sport and style Above all else they demand authenticity from the brands and products they interact with Having grown up knowing only a connected world todayrsquos young consumers shift in and out of digital and analog effortlessly to many there is little to no distinction between the two As a result brands must move towards an individual dialogue with each unique set of consumer identities at an increasingly rapid pace
Water PoloPhotography
russwess44nikelab
Travis ScottLil Uzi Vert
BasketballFIFA Soccer
kevindurantnikensw
Drake Post Malone
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Track amp FieldStudent Govrsquot
alisonfelixnikerunning
SiaSza
Danny Chambers 5
A Brief History of Memetics
Originating in the 1970rsquos memetics is a study of culture and ideas based on an analogy of genetics Like genetics memetics explains growth through evolution Memetics can help us to breakdown all the rapid changes of culture into discernible units to frame new designs Todayrsquos athletes and their equipment play a huge role in culture well beyond the court no better is this illustrated then by Russel Westbrook In an increasingly complicated and confusing world the collective conscious of the internet turns to humor to make sense of things With this rapid pace of change spaces like graphics and typography continue to evolve beyond their original forms
Danny Chambers 6
Not a Take Down
Price and merchandising hierarchy has been central to Nike since the foundation of the brand Over the years the perceived gap in value between products has narrowed Today take-down products are best thought of as alternatives to the flagship silhouettes Successful contingent shoes should address new needs of new consumers not only through price but also expression Considering the technological and cultural impact of the VaporMax tooling an opportunity for Nike to create a auxiliary tooling to expand the VaporMax family
ldquoCreate a vapor tooling that limits cost and retains valuerdquo
Danny Chambers 7
Looking Back to Head Forward
Tasked with creating a sole that limits cost (and complexity) but retains value Inspiration came from the Air Max 180 (1991) The 180 was the first Air Max shoe to feature a ground contact air bubble that would appear 25 years later in the VaporMax Due to production restraints at the time the air unit in the 180 was restricted to the heel of the shoe and complemented with a foam forefoot It is this dynamic DNA of the original Air Max 180 and its original marketing campaign that lays the groundwork for the design of the new Vapor 180 tooling
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 4
Coming of Age
Born at the turn of the millennium tomorrowrsquos athletes are shaping the future of sport and style Above all else they demand authenticity from the brands and products they interact with Having grown up knowing only a connected world todayrsquos young consumers shift in and out of digital and analog effortlessly to many there is little to no distinction between the two As a result brands must move towards an individual dialogue with each unique set of consumer identities at an increasingly rapid pace
Water PoloPhotography
russwess44nikelab
Travis ScottLil Uzi Vert
BasketballFIFA Soccer
kevindurantnikensw
Drake Post Malone
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Interests
Following
Listening
Track amp FieldStudent Govrsquot
alisonfelixnikerunning
SiaSza
Danny Chambers 5
A Brief History of Memetics
Originating in the 1970rsquos memetics is a study of culture and ideas based on an analogy of genetics Like genetics memetics explains growth through evolution Memetics can help us to breakdown all the rapid changes of culture into discernible units to frame new designs Todayrsquos athletes and their equipment play a huge role in culture well beyond the court no better is this illustrated then by Russel Westbrook In an increasingly complicated and confusing world the collective conscious of the internet turns to humor to make sense of things With this rapid pace of change spaces like graphics and typography continue to evolve beyond their original forms
Danny Chambers 6
Not a Take Down
Price and merchandising hierarchy has been central to Nike since the foundation of the brand Over the years the perceived gap in value between products has narrowed Today take-down products are best thought of as alternatives to the flagship silhouettes Successful contingent shoes should address new needs of new consumers not only through price but also expression Considering the technological and cultural impact of the VaporMax tooling an opportunity for Nike to create a auxiliary tooling to expand the VaporMax family
ldquoCreate a vapor tooling that limits cost and retains valuerdquo
Danny Chambers 7
Looking Back to Head Forward
Tasked with creating a sole that limits cost (and complexity) but retains value Inspiration came from the Air Max 180 (1991) The 180 was the first Air Max shoe to feature a ground contact air bubble that would appear 25 years later in the VaporMax Due to production restraints at the time the air unit in the 180 was restricted to the heel of the shoe and complemented with a foam forefoot It is this dynamic DNA of the original Air Max 180 and its original marketing campaign that lays the groundwork for the design of the new Vapor 180 tooling
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 5
A Brief History of Memetics
Originating in the 1970rsquos memetics is a study of culture and ideas based on an analogy of genetics Like genetics memetics explains growth through evolution Memetics can help us to breakdown all the rapid changes of culture into discernible units to frame new designs Todayrsquos athletes and their equipment play a huge role in culture well beyond the court no better is this illustrated then by Russel Westbrook In an increasingly complicated and confusing world the collective conscious of the internet turns to humor to make sense of things With this rapid pace of change spaces like graphics and typography continue to evolve beyond their original forms
Danny Chambers 6
Not a Take Down
Price and merchandising hierarchy has been central to Nike since the foundation of the brand Over the years the perceived gap in value between products has narrowed Today take-down products are best thought of as alternatives to the flagship silhouettes Successful contingent shoes should address new needs of new consumers not only through price but also expression Considering the technological and cultural impact of the VaporMax tooling an opportunity for Nike to create a auxiliary tooling to expand the VaporMax family
ldquoCreate a vapor tooling that limits cost and retains valuerdquo
Danny Chambers 7
Looking Back to Head Forward
Tasked with creating a sole that limits cost (and complexity) but retains value Inspiration came from the Air Max 180 (1991) The 180 was the first Air Max shoe to feature a ground contact air bubble that would appear 25 years later in the VaporMax Due to production restraints at the time the air unit in the 180 was restricted to the heel of the shoe and complemented with a foam forefoot It is this dynamic DNA of the original Air Max 180 and its original marketing campaign that lays the groundwork for the design of the new Vapor 180 tooling
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 6
Not a Take Down
Price and merchandising hierarchy has been central to Nike since the foundation of the brand Over the years the perceived gap in value between products has narrowed Today take-down products are best thought of as alternatives to the flagship silhouettes Successful contingent shoes should address new needs of new consumers not only through price but also expression Considering the technological and cultural impact of the VaporMax tooling an opportunity for Nike to create a auxiliary tooling to expand the VaporMax family
ldquoCreate a vapor tooling that limits cost and retains valuerdquo
Danny Chambers 7
Looking Back to Head Forward
Tasked with creating a sole that limits cost (and complexity) but retains value Inspiration came from the Air Max 180 (1991) The 180 was the first Air Max shoe to feature a ground contact air bubble that would appear 25 years later in the VaporMax Due to production restraints at the time the air unit in the 180 was restricted to the heel of the shoe and complemented with a foam forefoot It is this dynamic DNA of the original Air Max 180 and its original marketing campaign that lays the groundwork for the design of the new Vapor 180 tooling
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 7
Looking Back to Head Forward
Tasked with creating a sole that limits cost (and complexity) but retains value Inspiration came from the Air Max 180 (1991) The 180 was the first Air Max shoe to feature a ground contact air bubble that would appear 25 years later in the VaporMax Due to production restraints at the time the air unit in the 180 was restricted to the heel of the shoe and complemented with a foam forefoot It is this dynamic DNA of the original Air Max 180 and its original marketing campaign that lays the groundwork for the design of the new Vapor 180 tooling
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 8
Materials and Rationale
Vapor 180 Unit - inflated thermoplastic unit provides targeted cushion directly on the heel impact zone 180 Print - the call sign of the Vapor 180 tooling left in every track you make EVA Foam - supplements the vapor unit to provide cushioning throughout the entire shoeamp Blown Rubber - durable rubber protects both the Vapor 180 unit and EVA midsole to increase durability Flex Grooves- simple depressions in the forefoot nod to the original Air Max 180 tooling and increase flexibility
amp
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 9
Three Unique Uppers
To successfully serve each consumer three unique designs arise A running shoe built to the mind of the competitor with functional considerations and flash to match A lifestyle silhouette with influences from Nikersquos pinnacle running DNA and tonal outlines to make a low-key statement Last a limited production Nike Lab release with an embellished knit upper and specialty detailing
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 10
Deciding upon Color
Each unique silhouette paired with the vapor 180 tooling requires a palette to give it life Speed a recurring motif through the design research process and foundational element of Nike provides the inspirational spark What does each facet of speed look like in order to speak to each consumer Competitive speed is brash with a spread of varying reds - - - balanced with greens - - inspired by emergency vehicles Undercover speed is just that a palette of warm and neutral metals - - with a few elements to divert attention - - Peculiar is inspired by the eccentric elements of automotive racing culture a complementing range - - - - - - of contrasting hues and saturation
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 11
Spread Across Brands
Each unique upper pulls the Vapor 180 tooling into a new direction from performance running to lifestyle sportwear through to fashion The resulting assembly of shoes cross over categories throughout the Nike brand ecoystem Honoring the performance roots of air max the competitor sits within Nike Running The streamlined form of the undercover lands among the lifestyle products of Nike Sportswear Last the peculiar joins the limited company of Nike Lab
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 12
The Competitor
Vapor 180 Unit - cushioning to provide a comfort on long runs Embroidered Forefoot - integrated stability to secure the foot Integrated Lacing - extended into the vamp to allow for a variety of foot shapesamp Malleolus Zone - provides comfort wrapped around the ankle bone Reflective Badge - increases visibility for runs at night
amp
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 13
The Undercover
Vapor 180 Unit - blacked out to conceal the technology Parachord - keeps the foot secure and eliminates laces Bootie - sock constriction reduces bulkamp Swoosh - extends tonally onto the midsole unifying the silhouette Liner - features anti-bacterial silver for wearing without socks
amp
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 14
The Peculiar
Swoosh - extends beyond the back to serve as a pull tab Embroidery - reflects the tendons and skeletal structure of the foot Collar - compresses around the ankle to keep the shoe in placeamp Suede - protects high wear areas reminiscent of vintage Nike running models Yellowing- pays homage to the original Air Max 180 tooling
amp
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 15Render by Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 16
The Future of Racing
2030 Autonomy has changed the paradigm of driving Le Mans meanwhile has evolved into a rare spectacle with humans behind the wheel While engineering and technology pushed racing forward into the future the heart of the sport remains the same Still a car still a human driver Tesla Space X and OpenAi three pioneering companies most associated with ushering in the autonomous paradigm enter Le Mans as CORTEX The sole purpose of CORTEX is to inform fifth generation autonomous capabilities by observing the pinnacle of human performance In doing so CORTEX looks to bring the art and beauty of driving to autonomy
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 17
Collaborative Development
Cortex is the result of a collaboration between designers Danny Chambers and Cameron Bresn The design of the vehicle was led by material and form studies surrounding a monolithic cockpit Through texture and surfacing the intent was to build contrast between the organic driver and the adaptive machine Design cues were taken from the rings of Saturn to create a final body form that encapsulates the central vessel
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 18
Vehicle Architecture
The LMR001 (Le Mans Research) is comprised of two fundamental components created to compliment and contrast one another The vessel of the automobile is made of forged carbon and black glass The body of the car is made of piezoelectric electric fabric draped over a carbon frame The introduction of piezoelectric fibers allows the body to actively increase and reduce aerodynamic drag in order to keep the car grounded while handling turns
Danny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 19
Integrated Tires
The LMR0001 features a four axial electric propulsion system that is integrated with each tire With the help of the Michelin advanced labs the LMR util izes smart tires that optimize the tread footprint in order to reduce wear on the tire and achieve optimized handling acceleration through the elements
The one thing that will never change about Le Mans is the uncertainty of mother nature LMR001 follows the
heritage of elite Le Mans cars designed to handle whatever the night britngs Each
led headlight is integrated within the central neural network learning the ebb
and flow of the course in order to increase visibility for the driver throughout the
race
While the onboard LIDAR and RADAR donrsquot drive the car for the drivers they deliver
live data to them through a heads-up helmet display In tandem the LIDAR and RADAR are able to pinpoint the distance speed and rate
of acceleration of nearby vehicles while also providing apex calculations
The piezoelectric fabric body of the vehicle allows the neural network to optimize the movement of the vessel through air creating discrete instances of downdraft during high periods of acceleration
All Conditions Headlights
Adaptive Aero 360ordm Awareness
Vehicle Considerations 19Danny ChambersDanny Chambers amp Cameron Bresn
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 20
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 21
Vessel
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 22
The Rag Chair 1991
Designed by Tejo Remy for Droog the Rag Chair is a material exploration aimed at creating value with discarded and worn materials The Rag Chair resonates with my personal interests in creating solutions that are both thoughtful and beautiful Each Rag Chair is completely unique and impossible to replicate a product of the process More than form or aesthetic the Rag Chair informed the process of this project Following Tejorsquos lead I sought to explore the value of used materials and shoes long forgotten resulting in vessels that help people get from a to b
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 23
A Product of the Process
The primary element of the Rag Chair that inspired this project was not visual but rather a method of collection and curation Similar to the 15 lbs of clothes that make up each Rag Chair I began the project with a collection of magazines to inform the color and tone of the project through collage
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 24Collages 1-36
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 25
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 26
Rebond Foam
A primary goal with this project was to integrate sustainable material solutions in a functional and beautiful manner akin to the Rag Chair Created using the soles of old running shoes and discarded foam packaging rebond foam is the fitting choice Each piece of rebond foam is completely unique resulting in footwear with similar character to the rag chair A reflection of the many shoes that came before it
Sunkist SA-9A Rebond Foam Production Machine
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 27
A Visit to the Archives
To better understand those shoes that have come before I took a visit to the Adidas archive site there I chose sneakers with little to no criteria other than those which caught my eye Standing on the shoulders of this vast database of color material and shape I began to explore opportunities for new silhouettes
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 28
A shoe to Lounge In
In the spirit of the brief I treated the first design as piece of furniture itself a mule comfortable enough to lounge in all day with materials that will patina and conform to the individual user overthe course of the productrsquos lifetime The final design was chosen on this criteria resulting in a silhouette reminiscent of Japanese geta mud sandals
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 29
Sofa Vessel
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 30
Shift to Function
Both house slippers and running shoes solve for the same function comfort Yet their methods are quite different Building on my experience in performance running footwear the second shoe took distilled elements from the sofa shoe and integrated them to a functional running product for the consumer who enjoys jogging The shoe features a concentric tooling that contains rebond EVA and boost foams to provide strategic structure cushion and energy return respectively
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 31
Jog Vessel
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 32
Nod to the Past
One thing that becomes very apparent when looking through the Adidas archives is that the brand was built upon running spikes Seeking to pay tribute to this rich history cleat plates through the years were collaged with sketches to create a solution considerate of the past and the future
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 33
Haste Vessel
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 34
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 35
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
Danny Chambers 36
FOR YOUR TIME
DannyDannyChambersWebsitecom
DannyChambersnet 5672074990
