08-Mar-2010
I am most motivated when I learn how another creative-type developed their product; their product could be music, painting, fashion, architecture, or any other art form. I love hearing their whole process and what made them step back and approach the project in a unique way. When I learn what motivates them to create their inspirational art it makes me want to elevate my designs to the next level. Continue reading Design Insight: Examining The Forces…
01-Mar-2010
Sample (n)- A portion, piece, or segment that is representative of a whole.
The documentary Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. I recently had the pleasure of viewing this documentary and it really made me start thinking about the current state of design. Continue reading for my full thoughts…
22-Feb-2010
As a designer I tend to break everything down to a meaning. I believe that everything has a reason and nothing is random. To me design is a constant balance of story and performance. You can have the best performing footwear on the planet but if it looks bad it won’t be worn. You can also have the most beautiful footwear on the planet but if it performs like crap it won’t be worn. It’s a constant balance and to me the perfect balance is the Air Jordan XIII. Continue reading for my design-based review of the Air Jordan XIII.
22-Feb-2010
“I heard the beat and I ain’t know what to write…”
This first blog post was hard, I didn’t really know where I wanted to take it. Should I just introduce myself? Or should I come with an impact? I figure the first option would be best. So let me start off by introducing myself, I am Brett Golliff. I am a Designer 1 at New Balance, located just outside of Boston, MA. I spend most of my days drawing shoes. It has provided me a great living for the past three years of my life. Continue reading for Counter Kicks’ brand new series: Design Insight With Brett Golliff…
17-Feb-2010
Counter Kicks caught up with Jay Li, General Manager at Li-Ning USA, to talk about the Chinese sportswear company’s entrance into the U.S. market, overarching brand strategy, and where he envisions Li-Ning to be 10 years from now. Continue reading for the full interview…
17-Feb-2010
Counter Kicks filmed this exclusive video tour of Li-Ning’s brand new U.S. retail showroom in Portland on Monday night. If you weren’t there for the grand opening festivities, you can now feel like it by watching this clip.
15-Feb-2010
Category : Li-Ning
Li-Ning is holding its first official U.S. store grand opening today in Portland’s Pearl District (910 NW Hoyt Street). A special one hour shopping session will be open to the public from 5:30-6:30PM which we detailed here. From 7-10PM, a closed session, invite-only gathering for media will take place which Counter Kicks will be bringing you in-depth coverage on. Los Angeles Clippers’ Baron Davis will also be in the building to help launch his new BD Doom signature shoe. Look for our official Li-Ning event re-cap coming soon.
