Introduction
After the Pensole x GM Masterclass, my friend Steve and I got together again to create 3 color collections of 4 new silhouettes for NOBULL, using TLC materials. The colors are inspired by Filipino culture, the materials are innovative and bio-based by TLC, and the designs are for athletics that are an opportunity for NOBULL.
For more of the footwear design and ideation sketches, check out Steve's portfolio (https://stevenburstyn.com/nobull-x-tlc).
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Brand Characteristics + Opportunities
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Consumer
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Theme + Design Language
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TLC Materials
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Uni Color Story
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Uni is the fleshy part of the sea urchin, it's a delicacy in most Asian countries. The juxtaposition of the deep purple exterior and orange interior was fascinating to me and inspired this color story.
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![Laceless Trainer+](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/fe082128-fc61-4b5a-b692-b19d414f4198/ada761f7-d92d-4499-a6be-1ed428ccbe52_rw_1200.png?h=a064a61871a8b744e75aa20de3db8240)
Laceless Trainer+
![Recovery Slide+](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/fe082128-fc61-4b5a-b692-b19d414f4198/7acc8803-cd91-417b-add0-46e48d7ed05f_rw_1200.png?h=459c699e8c38cb893fa43800e088592e)
Recovery Slide+
![Jersey+](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/fe082128-fc61-4b5a-b692-b19d414f4198/1e4763c6-5733-4ed0-ba22-ae5a8a29c3d8_rw_1200.png?h=f62f117ba7f3326b314f2e57e4edd2c1)
Jersey+
Orthographic Views
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Material Maps
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Coral Reef Color Story
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The Philippines have the 3rd biggest coral reef in the world. I wanted to honor how beautiful and important this ecosystem is by using a color palette inspired by its hues.
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Orthographic Views
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Halo-Halo Color Story
An popular dessert in Filipino culture is Halo-Halo, known for its unique taste and vibrant colors. That, and the comforting, nostalgic feeling that it gives Katrina Soriano is the inspiration for this color story.
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/fe082128-fc61-4b5a-b692-b19d414f4198/84e8a2b2-eccb-4196-9e8b-8e7f7269a7c4_rw_3840.jpg?h=f179a93364f083e70aa6c8bf3eeffc09)
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Orthographic Views
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