Abstract: The Art of Design | Tinker Hatfield: Footwear Design

Who is Tinker Hatfield?

• A shoe designer

• A movie director

• A professional athlete

• A music composer

What sport did Tinker Hatfield participate in during college?

• Soccer

• Pole vaulting

• Basketball

• Tennis

What was Bill Bowerman's preferred title?

• Coach

• Teacher of Competitive Response

• Shoe Innovator

• Athletic Director

What is E.A.R.L.?

• A type of shoe material

• Electro Adaptive Reactive Lacing

• An early prototype shoe

• An athlete's nickname

What inspired the design of the Air Max shoe?

• A building in Paris

• A type of car

• A science fiction movie

• A famous painting

What was unique about the Air Jordan 3 according to Michael Jordan?

• It was designed by a famous athlete

• It was the first shoe to use leather

• It was made of gold

• It had a midcut height

What problem does tight shoe lacing cause for athletes?

• Improved performance

• Increased speed

• Better blood flow

• Foot deformation and damage

What was the main goal of Tinker Hatfield's shoe designs?

• To win design awards

• To create art

• To solve a problem for someone else

• To make shoes cheaper

What was the reaction to the Air Max's exposed airbag design?

• It was immediately popular

• It was considered too traditional

• It was ignored by the public

• It faced criticism and skepticism

What did Tinker Hatfield use as inspiration for the design of a shoe in the Air Jordan series?

• A historical event

• A popular song

• A famous basketball play

• A predatory cat