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SALOMON
CLOUD FLASH
DESIGN BRIEF
The Salomon Cloud Flash is a trail running shoe specifically crafted for Japanese trails, seamlessly integrating Japanese elements with Salomon's signature features. This project primarily emphasizes the creation of handmade physical prototypes.
Trail location & features
Kanazawa-bunko Station - Shizakai Plaza (金沢文庫駅 - 市境広場), Japan
Explore this 8.2-mile loop trail near Yokohama, Kanagawa. it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
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Trail features
muddy
coverd by leaves
slippery
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Design chanllenge
traction
breathability
cushioning
GEOMETRIC INSIPRATION
ORGANIC INSIPRATION
OUTSOLE DESIGN
MIDSOLE INSPIRATION
SKETCH
TAPE DRAWING
This is a process of translating sketch into physical 3D mock-ups. Shoes possess intricate forms and surfaces, making it challenging for 2D sketches to accurately depict their appearance. As a result, utilizing a tape drawing can enhance our visual communication and provide a clearer representation of the shoe design.
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CLAY MODEL
Utilizing air-dry clay to craft the midsole enables me to produce a highly precise midsole model. During this process, we can also address certain concerns that are not evident in the sketches. By merging this clay model with the tape drawing, I can achieve a comprehensive representation of the shoe design.
REFINEMENT
On the basis of the existing prototype, use tape to continue to modify the upper pattern.
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Take off the tape drawing from the mock-up and translate it into illustrator file.
FINAL DESIGN
WHITE PROTOTYPE
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FINAL PROTOTYPE
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