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Vans Flagship - Seoul

This project focused on introducing the Vans brand to the South Korean market in a pinnacle level execution. The space includes a genealogy storytelling element, a place for live music, and radio station hosted content, as well as a large customization space on the upper floor.

I acted as the lead designer for the store design, developing all elements from store layout, facade design, and brand moments..

In Collaboration With:

Kari Rowell

Dan Edlin

Michael Hurst

Yvette Henderson

adidas Jersey Reveal - New York

We partnered with adidas Soccer to launch the new MLS jerseys for 2020. We utilized a 2 way mirror reveal execution. Boxes with 2 way mirror backs and fronts house suspended jerseys, and led lights. When the lights are turned on, the mirror became completely transparent revealing the product within. This project was briefed, designed, built and installed in less than two weeks.

In Collaboration with:

Dan Edlin

Nick DeRosa

Aidan Payson

Nike/Jordan House of Hoops - Harlem

This project was about updating the look and feel of House of Hoops stores to a cleaner more contemporary look and feel.  The Harlem location being the pinnacle destination was the first door to be updated.  This concept was then adapted and translated for further doors.  

I acted as the lead designer for this concept, developing all elements from store layout, facade design, and materials selections.

 

In Collaboration With:

Tim Perks

Keith Wilkins

Patrick Conner

Andra Wooton

Taryn Lange

Jordan Palais 23 - Paris

This Jordan brand Experience located at Palais de Tokyo in Paris, France, connected consumers to the Jordan brand and celebrated the 30 year anniversary of Jordan.  Consumers participated in digital experiences, were immersed in the history of Jordan, could trial new footwear, share Photo Booth pictures via social media, and customize purchased Jordan sneakers.  

While working on the project, I contributed to the design of 3 key areas.  The genealogy timeline, showcasing 29 Jordan shoes, the Photo Booth experience, and the customization area.   

In collaboration with:

Joel Brandon Ryan 

Jerry Inscoe 

Elaine Skinner

Zac Carlson

Jeremy Fenske

Wai Lau

Photography by Jeremy Fenske

As seen on:

Hypebeast

Highsnobiety

Complex

 

Nike Olympic Event - Amsterdam

 

This project based in Amsterdam was put in place to celebrate the partnership between Nike and their athletes, and providing the athletes with a spectacular send off before traveling to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games.  The space featured a genealogy display showcasing Nike Olympic artifacts, a large projection screen, custom designed lockers (holding each athletes custom shoes) and multiple sharable moments.  At the center of the space was a track display filled with Ferro Fluid, a magnetic oil that mimics the spikes of a track shoe.

During this project, I acted as the lead designer for all 3D elements, and worked on the entire consumer journey from start to finish.  

In collaboration with:

Simon Hatter

AJ Handly

Sheena Bonner

Elaine Skinner

Jeremy Fenske

Johnny Ace

Jo Hawkes

Helen Stergios 

James Cullen

adidas Ultraboost Unvaulted - Los Angeles

In partnership with adidas Originals we designed and produced a custom escape room activation at Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles for the Ultraboost Medal Pack to highlight the exclusive drop. Consumers had minutes to complete the puzzles in each room in order to make it out and have the possibility of taking home a brand new pair of Ultraboosts.

In collaboration with:

Kai Fairbrass

Devin Brown

Nick Derosa

Nike Pop-Up - Toronto

This shipping container pop-up shop for Nike was lauched to help launch Nike.com in Canada.  The space showcased 3 main product initiatives, and a Nike ID area.  Consumers and influencers were invited to come check-out the latest product and create their own custom footwear.  

During this project, I worked on the concepts and design development for all elements of the interior.  

In collaboration with:

Darin Dougherty

Jeremy Delgado

Carmen Stephan

Nike Olympic Event - Amsterdam

This project based in Amsterdam was put in place to celebrate the partnership between Nike and their athletes, and providing the athletes with a spectacular send off before traveling to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games.  The space featured a genealogy display showcasing Nike Olympic artifacts, a large projection screen, custom designed lockers (holding each athletes custom shoes) and multiple sharable moments.  At the center of the space was a track display filled with Ferro Fluid, a magnetic oil that mimics the spikes of a track shoe.

During this project, I acted as the lead designer for all 3D elements, and worked on the entire consumer journey from start to finish.  

In collaboration with:

Simon Hatter

AJ Handly

Sheena Bonner

Elaine Skinner

Jeremy Fenske

Johnny Ace

Jo Hawkes

Helen Stergios 

James Cullen

 

Arc'teryx Brand Store - London

While working on the design of Arc'teryx's larges retail location to date, I collaborated with a talented team to develop immersive brand storytelling, inspirational localized elements, a community space, and product highlighters.  I specifically developed designs for a Brand timeline cut out of steel outlining the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and a display highlighting the tools Arc'teryx craftsmen use to build their incredible product.  

In collaboration with:

Katie Soule

Johanna Andruchovici

Darin Dougherty 

Jerry Inscoe

Whitney Connolly

Christine Alex

Nike Sportswear Pop-Up - Bogota

This Nike Sportswear Pop-Up Shop in Bogota, Colombia celebrated the history of Nike Air, specifically focusing on AirMax.  The entry attract moment utilizes wheat pasted iconic posters, gold stenciled spray paint and a neon shoe.  Behind that a curated timeline shows the evolution of Nike Air technology.  The right side of the store is entirely shoppable.  A shoe chandelier is suspended from the ceiling and visible from the exterior.  

While working on this project, I was responsible for initial concepting, overall store design, the design of all shoppable fixtures, and seating.

In collaboration with:

Roe Goodman

Sean Eustice

Nike Palais of Speed - Paris

During the Euro 2016 Championships, Nike transformed Palais de Tokyo into an interactive consumer experience, pairing both a Pitch to Pavement jersey and footwear customization experience, and a number of Mercurial interacted experiences.  

During this project, I collaborated closely with Nike Brand Design of Western Europe, as well as a number of other agencies in Western Europe, ultimately controlling and compiling all 3D design elements.  I Focused on the design development, of the "Mind Games" activation, and the customization lab area.   

In collaboration with:

Simon Hatter

Elaine Skinner

Jeremy Fenske 

Zac Carlson

Sheena Boner

Wai Lau

James Cullen

Callum Barker

Paul Hutcheson

Nike Air Max Day 2016 - London

The task was to develop designs for neighborhood 3rd party retailers, that were specific to three major Nike influencers / designers, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Tinker Hatfield and Mark Parker.  The designs are derived from Nike global direction, but altered to be designer specific per door.  We also included a red reveal giveaway system that integrated into each design.  

During this time we also developed the design of the SNKR cube in Niketown London.  

During this project, I was the design lead, for all neighborhood doors, and executed produciton design for all new build elements in the SNKR Cube.

In collaboration with:

Simon Hatter

Guy Tremlett

Harry Osborne

AJ Handly

Zac Carlson

Sheena Bonner

Elaine Skinner

Jeremy Fenske 

Niketown Les Halles - Paris

The store renovation of Niketown Les Halles in Paris, France brought focus to the sport of basketball, elevating Nike Basketball and Jordan brand.  

While working on the project, I contributed on the design of initiative zone installments, floor fixture systems, and attract moment branding throughout the space.

In collaboration with:

Joel Brandon Ryan 

Jeffery Barrata

Jeremy Fenske 

Joshua Corey 

Elaine Skinner 

Sheena Bonner

Photography by Jeremy Fenske

Nike Footlocker Flagship - Madrid

Nike tasked us with developing a look and feel for Nike shop-in-shops in Western European Footlocker flagship locations.  This space specifically incorporated two shop-in-shop spaces dedicated to Nike Sportswear and a House of Hoops.  While working on this project, I collaborated on developing a new material palette for the NSW shop-in-shop spaces and designed all floor fixtures.  

In collaboration with:

Yen Dang

Elaine Skinner

Sheena Bonner

Arc'teryx Tradeshow - Munich

The design of the Arc'teryx tradeshow booth for the ISPO show in Munich, Germany was inspired by natural history museum elements and executions, highlighting premium product in limited quantities.  The booth also incorporated a bar / lounge and back-of-house elements.

While working on the project, I developed design for the overall layout, traffic flow of the consumer, and initiative design elements. 

In collaboration with:

Roe Goodman

Katie Soule 

Whitney Connolly 

Arc'teryx Brand Store - D.C.

The windows display of the Arc'teryx brand store in Washington D.C. are the largest lightbox installation in North America, and capture the spirit of the outdoor brand.  These installations were designed to be partially permanent, while having elements that can be changed out for seasonal or product initiatives.

During design, I have contributed in graphic layouts for permanent elements and multiple seasonal initiatives.

In collaboration with:

Roe Goodman

Katie Soule 

Whitney Connolly 

Nike L.A. Blends - Los Angeles

The launch of the Nike Sneaker Boot initiative was to be highlighted at Blends in Los Angeles, California.  Footwear pedestals were designed to elevate the product and highlight features of the shoe.  A bespoke window display acted as an attract element.

While working on the project I designed elements of the footwear pedestals.

In collaboration with:

Roe Goodman

Sean Eustice

adidas Skateboarding Makers Lab - Los Angeles

We transformed the Seventh Letter art gallery in Los Angeles to look and feel like the makers lab within the adidas Campus. Industrial fixtures and minimal branding combined to create a modern workshop space. The bulk of this project involved sourcing and styling eclectic antiques, books, art, and other inspiring objects to fill the space and generate a creative, inspiring vibe.

In collaboration with:

Michael DeWit

Brandon Crockett

Michael Hurst

Dan Edlin

Aaron Kramer

Vans Flagship - Seoul

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adidas Jersey Reveal - New York

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Nike/Jordan House of Hoops - Harlem

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Jordan Palais 23 - Paris

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Nike Olympic Event - Amsterdam

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adidas Ultraboost Unvaulted - Los Angeles

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Nike Pop-Up - Toronto

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Arc'teryx Brand Store - London

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Nike Sportswear Pop-Up - Bogota

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Nike Palais of Speed - Paris

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Nike Air Max Day 2016 - London

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Niketown Les Halles - Paris

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Nike Footlocker Flagship - Madrid

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Arc'teryx Tradeshow - Munich

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Arc'teryx Brand Store - D.C.

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Nike L.A. Blends - Los Angeles

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adidas Skateboarding Makers Lab - Los Angeles

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