Ideation: 

The sketchbook houses all of the conceptual design components. The process of creating with a constant stream allowed for both good and bad ideas to surface which played a key role in refining different aspects of the design.

Inspiration:

I. The Golden Gate Bridge is the essential or main (maine) subject of inspiration. The toe box bracket goes from lateral to medial "bridging" both sides providing a sturdy casing with lightweight outsole material. The cables are represented in the outrigger acting as a support that wraps around the outsole's high stress sections, adjacent to the bridge bracket. The paneling is the influence for the the heel tab unit including the pull tab. The heel tab surrounds the ankle collar for encompassing support. II. The Air Jordan XXXIII, designed by Tinker Hatfield, shows it's influence in the silhouette. Ironically, Phase 2's favorite design, it houses shapes and lines associated with other sources of inspiration which makes for a synergistic design. III. Phase 2 started collecting in 2002 and evolved into a knowledge sponge. Sponge fibers are the main technology present in the outsole unit. Made form cellulose wood fibers or foamed plastic polymers, the dual injection molded unit contains sponge fibers that absorb impact from foot strikes into the rubber sole. IV. When faced with the issue of showing the process of achieving the next level, visualization was needed. Heat sensitivity allows panels to change and indicate specific colors depending on temperature. At a cold state, the panel will display a different contrasting color than a hot state. This allows the player to show when they are "heating up". V. A polyphase alternating current is a specific electrical power distribution system using two circuits. A two-phase electrical power chart shows the voltage phases differing by one-quarter of a cycle for 90 degrees. The lines of the phases are represented in the midsole frame, and ironically are present in the XXXIII design, although not mentioned in the design development of the Air Jordan model. VI. The Arctic Circle is the region of the portion of the globe that passes through 1/3 of Alaska. The lines in the supportive outrigger are arranged in a sphere pattern that extends from the lateral to the medial midsole. VII. Mandy is the name of Phase 2's red 2000 Honda Civic EK hatchback. The Heel tab also acts as a spoiler representing that of the cars. VIII. The Devotion for the Golden State Warriors, particularly the 2006-2007 roster, plays a significant part in the design direction from the lines to the colorways. Ironically, the primary colors consisting of royal blue and gold are all present in the state flags of Phase 2's home state of Alaska and present state of Oregon.

Rendering:

Each piece of inspiration plays a pivotal role in the technical design and is prevalent throughout. Furthermore, the design incorporates all of the functions to provide a harmonic flow in aesthetics.