Kirsten Warkow
12-week group project completed at the Pensole Academy for Xenith
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September - December 2018
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Why do I PLay?
Video edited by Simone Bakke, voice-over by D'On Edwards
Team Brief
Design Xenith's first collection of Women's protective soccer gear
Team Roster
INdividual Brief
Create a design solution that helps reduce the natural swelling in an athlete's feet post-game.
Consumer Profile
Isabelle Nishazaki
Isabelle Nishazaki is a Japanese-American 16-year old sophomore at Arcata High School in Arcata, California.
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She is the starting right mid-fielder for the Women's Varsity High School Soccer Team.
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While Isabelle typically plays soccer aggressively, she has begun to adopt a more cautious playing style.
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Isabelle needs gear that will protect her and empower her to perform her best on the soccer field.
female warrior
Our chief inspiration for the collection was the idea of the bold and powerful female warrior.
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Throughout my product development,
I drew inspiration from the Onna-bugeisha, the lesser known class of Japanese female samurai.
I intended for this inspiration to connect the product to Isabelle's cultural Japanese heritage.
identified problems
design solutions
inspiration
ideation
Final Sketch
Design Details
Medial
Back
Lateral
Top
Bottom
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Color Design by Tray McMullen
Prototyping
Tape-ups and fun foam exercises were completed first to establish form.
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Upper and footwear patterns were created with the help of Eustace Robinson from Pensole's 203 Concept Shop.
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I sculpted the outsole with Dremel tools and sanding from EVA foam.
Final DesigN: Xenith Boei
Video edited by Simone Bakke