Days shift between sketching, testing and factory calls — here's a mix:
Review feedback notes from last week's runners. Grip and heel slip keep coming up.
Fill pages with new cleat plate ideas. Pick three worth modeling.
Build the best sketch in 3D. Check fit against a foot scan.
Compare foam options on weight, strength and cost. The cheaper one may fall short.
Print the midsole, sand the edges, glue it to an upper.
Watch a sprinter cut and plant in the new cleat. Is that wobble a flaw or just unfamiliar?
One helmet sample cracked. Flaw in the design, or a bad sample?
Walk engineers and the overseas factory through changes. Settle what ships first.
- Sketch new gear ideas for shoes, helmets, bats, or bikes.
- Build 3D models in CAD to test shapes and fit.
- Make prototypes with 3D printers and shop tools.
- Watch athletes test prototypes, then redesign based on their feedback.
- Research what athletes need, from grip and speed to injury protection.
- Is this athlete's complaint a real design flaw, or just something unfamiliar?
- Should I make this helmet lighter, or keep the extra padding for safety?
- Is this prototype good enough to test, or should I refine it first?
- Can I afford this material, or will it price the gear out of reach?
- Did this design fail the drop test because of a flaw, or a bad sample?
Fashion designers dream up and create clothing, shoes, and accessories, from the first sketch to the finished product. They research trends, pick fabrics and colors, and work with factories to make pieces people can buy.
Biomechanists study how the body moves and how forces act on it, using tools like motion capture, force plates and high-speed video. They help athletes improve technique, prevent injuries and design better gear, and their skills also apply to rehab and product design.
Toy designers are creative professionals who conceptualize, design, and develop toys and games for children and adults. They combine artistic vision with practical engineering to create products that are safe, engaging, and manufacturable, bringing imagination to life through innovative play experiences.
