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By Emily Engle - Aug 07
Real Madrid and adidas Announce New Jerseys Made from Parley's Ocean Plastic
Yesterday morning, adidas Soccer revealed the first Real Madrid CF kit ever from the club to be mass-produced from Parley's Ocean Plastic material. The new coral-hued kit will be worn during the 2018/2019 season. The jersey's coloring represents various shades of coral, paying homage to the beauty of the
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By Emily Engle - Jul 11
RUNVI: Smart Insoles that Track Performance & Help Reverse Bad Running Habits
Only 20 hours left to pledge on Kickstarter
Knee injuries, ankle injuries and straight-up laziness are three common excuses for living a lifestyle without running, but according to NWTN Co-Founder Daniel von Waldthausen, two of those three excuses can simply stem from running improperly our entire lives. While NWTN's smart insole, RUNVI, can't help in the laziness department,
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By Emily Engle - May 30
Our Favorite Skateboard Designs from frog's DECKxDESIGN Challenge
NYC-based design studios were tasked with rethinking the traditional skateboard
For this year's NYCxDesign, frog partnered with Art Start for the second year in a row to help bring creativity to NYC's homeless and at-risk youth through their DECKxDESIGN challenge. Following a successful inaugural year focused on dart boards, this year pivoted focus towards a different type of board—the skateboard.
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By Coroflot Jobs - Jan 22
Design Job: Gnarly Job Alert! Rome Snowboards is Looking for an Industrial Designer in Waterbury, VT
As part of the Product Design Team, you will be responsible for applying your strong design skills and innovative thinking to create new products for the snowboard Boot, Binding and Softgoods categories. Partnering with each individual category manager, this position will assist in defining aspects of style, fit and function for said categories.
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By Emily Engle - Dec 21, 2017
The Best of Footwear Design in 2017
Funky closures, space-grade materials and performance insoles
This year proved to be a materials-focused year in footwear. As opposed to last year's 3D printing frenzy, this year saw more of a focus on using high-performance materials in unexpected ways. Our list of top ten footwear stories from this year includes everything from sneaker sketching to Nike's Flyknit
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By Rain Noe - Nov 06, 2017
Student Turned Entrepreneur Develops DIY Backyard Ice Rink System
Dylan Gastel's clever "EZ ICE" design uses modular panels, tension, water and the weather
As a high school student, Dylan Gastel started a company that built backyard ice rinks in Rhode Island. Unlike building, say, a basketball court, an ice rink is a relatively easy affair that doesn't require pouring asphalt; with construction lumber and a waterproof membrane, you can build a structure, fill
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By Rain Noe - Aug 07, 2017
Travel-Loving Dad Invents Car-Top Tent That Sets Up in 30 Seconds
The Skycamp provides King-size comfort, minus the set-up hassles
In 2009, roadtrip-loving Soon Park took his wife and two daughters on one heck of a camping journey: They drove all over America, racking up 58,000 miles over a span of three years. Park found himself dissatisfied with the UX of the conventional camping trailer they were towing, and upon
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By Rain Noe - Jul 20, 2017
What Happens When You Combine a Floating Dock with Surfing?
Kinda surprised no one's thought of this before
For a concept shoot in Bali, surfing rag Stab Magazine towed a floating dock out to where the waves break, then set Volcom's surfing team loose. Here's what happened, and it looks as fun as it does dangerous: The Dock from STAB on Vimeo.
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By Rain Noe - Jul 18, 2017
A Glass Pool Table (With a Catch)
Designing for novelty, yea or nay?
As I've mentioned here before, when I was studying ID one of my (famous) design professors hated when people redesigned an existing object to be made from a different material. He'd surely hate this table, but I'd like to hear what you think. Australian company Elite Innovations is selling, in
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By Rain Noe - Jul 17, 2017
The ShapeScale: Personal 3D Bodyscanning Device Shows You How Your Body has Changed Over Time
Creates a photorealistic 3D model of you in under a minute
After several weekends of too much beer and barbecue and not enough exercise, I go with the Bill Burr body image motivational system: I take my shirt off, look at myself in the mirror and start fat-shaming myself. This method isn't for everyone, of course, and die-hard fitness nuts
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By Core Jr - Jul 17, 2017
Bro Tip: the FLEXR Folding Pullup Bar
Lump this into the "how has someone not thought of this yet?" category
You know a product has been missing from the market when it goes up on Kickstarter and receives 10 times the amount of funding it requested. Recently, that product turns out to be the FLEXR pull up bar, very surprisingly from our research one of the first of its kind.
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By Emily Engle - Jul 12, 2017
Nike Brings Flyknit Technology to Clothing with the FE/NOM Flyknit Sports Bra
This one's for the ladies
Ask any woman—no matter what their size or shape may be—what their main challenges are during a workout. I guarantee the conversation will start with sports bras nine times out of ten. Often times, sports bras lack support, and the materials used are not as sweat-friendly as promised. This leads
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By Emily Engle - Jul 11, 2017
Storelli's Internal Approach to Protective Athletic Apparel & the Release of their Performance-Enhancing Insoles
Translation: Protective apparel that doesn't suck to wear and insoles that don't slip (ever)
Bulk and inconvenience instantly come to mind when thinking of protective athletic gear—especially when it comes to positions that require more than shin guards, like goalies. This frustration was the foundation of Storelli Sports, a Brooklyn-based athletic company co-founded by a group of four soccer players understandably fed-up with injury
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By Core Jr - Jul 04, 2017
Core77 Archives: A Creatively Patriotic Way to Upcycle Baseball Bats
America's favorite ash time
Those of us in the United States saw a lot of American flags today, most of them fabric, which require maintenance. But an Ohio-based gent named Brooks Hazelbaker produces no-maintenance flags that are meant to hang on a wall, and won't be flapping in the breeze. That's because they're constructed out of the key piece of equipment from America's favorite pastime.
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By Emily Engle - Jun 27, 2017
Nike Has a New 150,000 sq ft, 6 Floor Headquarters in the Middle of NYC
Complete with full basketball court, outdoor terrace, food truck and tree wall
Take a moment to imagine what a Nike headquarters in the heart of NYC would look like. Now picture that times 10, and that's what it actually looks like in real life. This week marks the first week Nike employees get to work in their new NYC home. After the
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By Core Jr - Jun 07, 2017
Firm Project: The Moji HeatRoller Combines Foam Rolling with Heat Therapy
The long-standing partnership between Moji and Product Development Technologies (PDT) has led to numerous award-winning products that have been brought to fruition. Together, we've created a game-changing product: MojiHeat™ Roller, a heated roller that combines the benefits of traditional foam rolling with the comfort and relaxation of heat therapy. Utilizing an innovative two piece design that fits easily into most microwaves, MojiHeat Roller retains heat while rolling for warm up, recovery, an
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By Coroflot Jobs - May 25, 2017
Design Job: Knockout! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is Seeking a Project Manager and Graphic Designer in Las Vegas, NV
Step in the ring and put up your creative dukes
Become a Champion with us: Just like the way our fighters prepare with their training partners to be the very best, here at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) we encourage that type of teamwork. A UFC employee, like a mixed martial artist, is well-rounded and willing to
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By Coroflot Jobs - May 11, 2017
Design Job: Pedal Power! Pearl Izumi is Seeking a Director, Design in Louisville, CO
Change gears for a new career
Director, Design General Purpose: As Director, Design for Pearl Izumi, you'll lead a talented design team to create product that combines aesthetic appeal with performance innovation. You'll collaborate with the VP of Product and your fellow Directors to set strategic direction
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By Core Jr - Apr 05, 2017
Firm Project: A Personal Trainer in the Palm of Your Hand
Activ5 is a bluetooth enabled portable workout device and mobile app that coaches user through low impact, isometric based workouts in as little as 5 minutes per day. It features a durable form factor that measures up to 200 pounds of pressure. The portable fitness device fits in your pocket and works to tones and strengthens your muscles.
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By Coroflot Jobs - Mar 16, 2017
Design Job: It's Biometric! Athos is Seeking a Design Lead in San Francisco, CA
Design to achieve peak muscle effort and epic workouts
The role: As the Lead of our autonomous design team, you will lead a small team of designers in creating and implementing key product design work across various Athos products, included digital, apparel and HW/SW interaction systems. You will be involved
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By Coroflot Jobs - Feb 27, 2017
Design Job: Hit For the Cycle! Minor League Baseball is Seeking a Production Designer in Saint Petersburg, FL
Score a career home run with this job opportunity
In support of Minor League Baseball’s vision to “be a dynamic leader in sport and entertainment,” MiLB is currently seeking an energetic Production Designer to join the Brand Development team. The Coordinator, Brand Development assists in the creation of MiLB’s full portfolio of marketing communications, ensures design consistency and
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By Core Jr - Feb 15, 2017
Firm Project: An Easy to Use, Affordable Fitness Tracker Design
HealthStat reached out to us becasue they wanted to create an affordable fitness tracker that can be sold in the United States, as well as more impoverished regions of the world. The waterproof Equipt Fitness Tracker features an easy-to-read display that is backlit to illuminate your progress during a night run, or when the sun is shining brightly directly overhead. The patented wrist band has a tough rubber shell that provides excellent grip and pliability, with a durable, flexible wire inside
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By Coroflot Jobs - Feb 09, 2017
Design Job: Take One For The Team! Dick's Sporting Goods is Seeking an Industrial Designer (Team Sports) in Pittsburgh, PA
Score a career home run
Industrial Designer - Team Sports // Pittsburgh, PA Direction of the Director of Industrial Design, the Industrial Designer is responsible for the entire product design process within assigned Product Development categories. This individual is also responsible for researching global markets in order to identify new trends to
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By Core Jr - Feb 01, 2017
Firm Project: A Digital Rebound Wall that Benchmarks Athletic Performance and Development
Walljam is an integral training wall offering ball rebound and smart technology to enhance individual and group performance whilst also improving fitness and technique whatever the level of the player. Walljam, acts as a coach, competitor and teammate while revolutionizing play through repackaging the way sport is taken up and delivered. It is specifically designed to improve a player’s game while benchmarking their performance and development.
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By Coroflot Jobs - Jan 31, 2017
Design Job: Power Up! Superflex is Seeking a Designer: Advanced Design Team in Menlo Park, CA
Help define the future of movement through powered clothing
Born out of SRI International, Superflex is taking the idea of wearables to a whole new level. Superflex is now building a dynamic team of passionate and experienced professionals whose mission is to improve the lives of everyone – no matter their age, health or fitness goals - while simultaneously
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By Coroflot Jobs - Jan 09, 2017
Design Job: Get Your Head In the Game! The Walt Disney Company (ESPN) is Seeking a Senior Designer in Bristol, CT
Join up with the worldwide leader in sports
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary. ESPN Technology is
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By Core Jr - Jan 04, 2017
Firm Project: A No-Tech, Painless Way to Load Guns
We developed the Hilljak Quickie Loader Gen 2 product line and ramped up production. Quickie Loader is a performance magazine loader featuring an ergonomic design that saves your fingers from the pain of loading your magazines and offers superior comfort, speed and design. Hilljak Quickie Loaders are made for leading firearms and used by competition shooters, plinksters, preppers, law enforcement, CCW training and our fastest growing target customer - women shooters.
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By Coroflot Jobs - Jan 02, 2017
Design Job: Fight to the Top as UFC's Director of Creative Operations in Las Vegas, Nevada
Create winning designs in the Fight Capital of the World
Become a Champion with us: Just like the way our fighters prepare with their training partners to be the very best, here at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) we encourage that type of teamwork. A UFC employee, like a mixed martial artist, is well-rounded and willing to
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By Coroflot Jobs - Dec 15, 2016
Design Job: Make a Big Splash! Swimways Corporation is Seeking a Product Designer in Virginia Beach, VA
Dive in and soak up this tubular career opportunity
Product Designer Swimways Corporation, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is a leader in outdoor recreational products. Recently Swimways has joined with Spin Master to create an outdoor Global Business Unit which will be key to driving innovation and growth within the category. Our mission is making free time
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By Coroflot Jobs - Dec 12, 2016
Design Job: On-the-hop! Team 22 Lacrosse is Seeking an Industrial Designer in Albany, NY
This position is worth scooping up
Team 22 Lacrosse "An official Under Armour licensee" 20 Corporate Circle Albany, NY 12203 518-669-3699 Industrial Designer (Lacrosse Equipment) Job Responsibilities 1) Originate and develop ideas to design the form and aesthetics of lacrosse products: Read publications, attend showings, and consult with
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By Coroflot Jobs - Dec 07, 2016
Design Job: Be a Team Player! FC Dallas is Seeking a Graphic Designer in Frisco, TX
Aim for a whole new career goal
Graphic Designer will work within the FC Dallas Marketing Department in the creation of content for FC Dallas and all concerts and events put on by Toyota Stadium, Toyota Soccer Complex, MoneyGram Park and upcoming National Soccer Hall of Fame properties. This designer is responsible for supporting and helping shape
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By Coroflot Jobs - Nov 18, 2016
Design Job: Todays Catch: Hunter's Manufacturing Inc. is Seeking a Lead Industrial Designer in Akron, OH
Hit the bullseye designing intense crossbows
Here is your chance to join an industry leading team with strong core values and forward thinking management. At Hunter’s Manufacturing, Co., we proudly support local suppliers and produce our products in the USA. Our innovation team focuses on designing next generation products to shape our industry’s future. Most importantly, we are never satisfied with “good enough” as our customers demand the very best.
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By Emily Engle - Oct 28, 2016
What do Golf Greens and Snow Mobiles Have in Common? Ask Nike. Plus: An Unexpected Market Needs Footwear Designers Now
North America's health might be on the decline, but your career is looking up!
PGA TOUR season is approaching, and you know what that means—new golf swag. This year's line-up includes Nike's new Lunar Control Vapor shoes, which will be worn by Rory Mcllroy at the HSBC Champions event. Nike Lunar Control Vapors. Image via PGA TOURThe shoes feature a traction system that was
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