Nike Slak
→ Design Brief: Wearables for a niche sport
→ Project Timeline:
6-week research
4-week ideation
2-week build/prototype/execution
2-week testing
Wtf is slacklining?
A modern form of rope walking. It's a recreational sport to achieving balance over mind and body.
Nike Slak
A set of 2 products.
⇒ Compression wearable sleeve to hold leg muscles firmly in place, improve blood flow to the muscles, and provide a cushion between webbing & calves, thereby boosting athletic performance.
⇒ Ankle Brace provides stability to the talocrural joint which prevents serious injuries.
Research Overview ↓
Primary research
Journey map and affinity mapping based on 5 interviews and self immersion.
Jeff: Expert
Remi: Professional
Jina: Beginner
Matt: Beginner
Self immersion
I wanted to learn slacklining myself. This was a great exercise to discover insights that I could now personally understand and relate to.
Prototype testing ↓
Flexibility and comfort
Cushioning and fitting
Protection and stability
Color Ways
Royal Blue
Fresh White
Volt Green
Stealth Black
Universe Red
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