1.08.2009

MEET TINKER HATFIELD (Nike Designer)

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While the Jumpman logo is recognized as a universal symbol of swagger, you may be less familiar with Tinker Hatfield. He didn’t design every kick in the Air Jordan line. But the fact that his contributions stand out as icons in a series considered the pinnacle of sneaker design demands respect. After earning his stripes as a Bill Bowerman understudy, the now 55-year-old Hatfield went on to line his resume with designs like the groundbreaking Air Max 1 and his highlight reel of kicks for His Airness. As a trained architect, Hatfield has a different approach to sneaker design. He has translated museums (Air Max 1), fighter jets (Jordan V) and even lawn mowers (Jordan XI) into some of the best sneakers to ever pound the pavement and the hardwood.
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Read the whole Interview HERE

1 comentário:

TigerTagTeam disse...

Que geniozinho, air max 87, air safari, air jordan 3/4/5, etc... pffff.
Podia ser meu pai.