I hold a day job at Converse as a Footwear Color Designer on the Men’s Footwear team. I also occasionally work on Materials Design and Graphic Design, we well as ‘special projects’ with basketball player editions.
Below are some of the projects I’ve worked on, but glory always goes to the whole team on pulling these off.
All Star BB Trilliant CX ‘PLAYOFFS’ (2024)
Player Edition for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just in time for the Playoffs. In Game 1 against the 8 seed New Orleans Pelicans, he hit the game winner wearing these. Pretty cool.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
All Star BB Trilliant CX ‘Philly Snake’ (2024)
Player Edition for Kelly Oubre Jr. Featuring snakeskin repeat all-over graphic paying homage to the Philadelphia 76ers snake logo, ‘KOJr. graphic inspired by the legendary Dr. J lol, and right / left team color mishmash.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
All Star BB Trilliant CX ‘Fresh Prince’ (2024)
Player Edition for Kelly Oubre Jr. inspired by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a show where the fictional main character is from Philadelphia. This is not an official partnership, only ‘inspired by’ the show.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
All Star BB Trilliant CX ‘Midnight Wave’ (2024)
Player Edition for Kelly Oubre Jr. inspired by his nickname ‘Wave Papi’, interpreted in a new way as ‘Midnight Wave’.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse Weapon ‘Magic’ (2024)
If you know, you know. Sadly, I think this is just a friends & family release.
Role: Color Design
All Star BB Trilliant CX ‘Shai’des Of…’ (2023)
Player Edition for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in four colors: pink, blue, green, and purple.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
All Star BB Prototype ‘Bold Blooded’ (2023)
Player Edition for Draymond Green. Perfect colorway and splatter execution to match all the Warriors jerseys.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse Chuck Taylor Classic Hi (2023)
Workwear-inspired, but ready for any setting.
Role: Color Design + Material Design
Converse Chuck Taylor 70 Hi + Ox Bosey (2023)
A tough and durable take on a classic favorite.
Role: Color Design + Material Design
Converse Kids Rainbow Pack (2023)
Includes Chuck Taylor Classic Hi + Ox, Infant Rave, and the new Malden! Technically a girl’s pack, but I think anyone can wear it!
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Chuck Taylor All Star Construct (2023)
How wearable is this one? Nice elevation offering on this Chuck family model.
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor Alt. Star Hi (2023)
Simple, clean, sporty. What more could you want?
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star Hi & Ox (2023)
Perfect to rock with your favorite sports teams…if they are these colors.
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star CX Explore Hi & Ox (2023)
Clean, but sport. Perfect for the summer barbeque.
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star Ultra (2023)
For the more more reserved sport buyer, but with just a flash of color.
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star Flux Ultra (2023)
Simple, clean, easy. Sporty flavor for the simple buyer.
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star CX Explore Hi & Ox (2023)
A wearable, sport-forward color execution with nice detailing of striped chenille heelstay. Feels nice!
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star Ultra (2023)
Simple, clean, sporty. That’s it. That’s the shoe.
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star Flux Ultra (2023)
A few seasons worth of color design here, but a fun one nonetheless!
Role: Color Design
All Star BB Prototype ‘White / Red / Black’ (2022)
The CORE launch colorway, classic, clean, timeless color.
Role: Color Design
Chuck Taylor All Star CX Explore (2022)
A seasonal offering with a focus on comfort. Stretch canvas, contrast stitching, punched out medial star logo. Clean, simple, easy.
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Shift P.E. ‘PRIDE’ (2022)
A unique Player Edition shoe for WNBA Champion Natasha Cloud celebrating PRIDE Month.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Mystics’ (2022)
Inspired by Natasha’s team colors: red & navy. If you can’t do simple team bank right, you can’t do the fun crazy stuff, either.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse BB Shift ‘BRED’ (2022)
A seasonal ‘team bank’ offering following the timeless, hoops classic color palette: black and red. BRED!
Role: Color Design
Converse Weapon CX ‘Desert Oasis’ (2022)
A clean neutral upper with an eye-grabbing graphic midsole treatment. This lifestyle offering connects to the Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seen below.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Jet P.E. ‘Desert Oasis’ (2022)
A clean neutral upper with an eye-grabbing graphic midsole treatment. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Shift ‘WAVE’ (2022)
An evolution of the WAVE PAPI concept from 2021 NBA season. This is a player exclusive colorway for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kelly Oubre.
Role: Color Design
Converse Weapon CX ‘Egret + Converse Orange’ (2022)
Clean cream upper with a nice mix of leather and suede, finishing it off with an underrated sport classic: orange.
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Shift ‘75th Anniversary’ (2022)
A performance model celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the NBA. Part of a larger collection.
Role: Color Design
Converse Weapon CX ‘Lt. Armory Blue’ (2022)
A unisex color offering for all hoops fans!
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Gelato’ (2022)
Inspired by Natasha’s time playing in Italy and her ice cold game.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse Pro Leather Lift (2022)
The Converse Pro Leather Lift levels up with a shaped, exaggerated midsole for a refined look. A clean leather upper in elevated leather neutrals refines the classic look with easy-to-style colors.
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Jet P.E. ‘Duck Hunt’ (2021)
Taking a new twist on classic Converse Camo ‘Archive Graphic, with hits of orange. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Vice City’ (2021)
A celebration of a classic colorway: Miami Vice. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Melted Skittles’ (2021)
A continuation of Shai’s favorite ‘melted Skittles’ colorway from the previous season, inspired by the Tropical Flavored Pack. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Purple Lightning’ (2021)
Inspired by Natasha’s nickname, embodying her electric style of play.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Don’t Mind My Drip’ (2021)
This colorway celebrates Shai’s unmistakable style and the respect he’s earned in the League Fits community as the ‘Drip King’ by wearing the freshest fits. ‘Don’t Mind My Drip’ is his signature moniker. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design
Converse Pro Leather Ox ‘LOLA’ (2021)
Inspired by and tie into the Space Jam 2 movie release and other Converse product in the pack. This one celebrates Tune Squad superstar Lola Bunny, including faux fur Star Chevron and and upper material that mimics a basketball jersey.
Role: Story Concept Assist
Converse Pro Leather ‘Counter Climate’ (2021)
Clean tumbled leather upper with hits of metallic silver and bold purple accents.
Role: Color Design
Converse Pride Pack (2021)
Created bubble letter graphics on tongue inside and outsole for all of Converse’s 2021 Pride Pack.
Role: Graphic Design Assist
Converse Kids Chuck Taylor Hi & Ox ‘Gingham’ (2021)
A picnic-inspired Summer pack for kids.
Role: Color Design
Jeff Hamilton Converse Pro Leather + Chuck 70 ‘Championship Jacket’ (2021)
Mashup of iconic leather designer Jeff Hamilton’s Championship NBA Jackets on Converse Classic Models in collaboration with Chinatown Market.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse Pro Leather ‘Deconstructed Basketball’ (2021)
Collaboration between Chinatown Market and Converse Basketball taking a new twist on their iconic Smiley Face Basketball.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse Chuck Taylor 70 ‘Deconstructed Basketball’ (2021)
Collaboration between Chinatown Market and Converse Basketball taking a new twist on their iconic Smiley Face Basketball.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Deconstructed Basketball’ (2021)
Collaboration between Chinatown Market and Converse Basketball taking a new twist on their iconic Smiley Face Basketball. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Sub-Zero’ (2021)
An update of a previous ‘fire colorway’ + inspired by the classic Mortal Combat character, Sub-Zero. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Kelly Oubre.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Kobe Barca Alt.’ (2021)
Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s ‘Barcelona’ Kobe 7 colorways. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Duck Hunt’ (2021)
Taking a new twist on classic Converse Camo ‘Archive Graphic, with hits of orange. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Kelly Oubre.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Wifey’ (2021)
Inspired by Natasha’s wife, featuring her classic Rose graphic + initials. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for WNBA Player Natahsa Cloud.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Wave Papi 2’ (2021)
Inspired by Kelly’s ‘Wave Papi’ nickname, utilizing two of his favorite colors. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Kelly Oubre.
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Converse All Star BB Evo P.E. ‘Melted Skittles - Wild Berry’ (2021)
A continuation of Shai’s favorite ‘melted Skittles’ colorway from the previous season. This was a Player Edition Exclusive shoe for NBA Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Role: Color Design
Converse Pro Leather ‘Drip Dye’ Hi + Ox (2021)
Fun fact: I made the graphic we used on this by hand. Fun drip dye session!
Role: Color Design + Graphic Design
Nike Kyrie 6 ‘Pool Party’ (2021)
A kids-exclusive shoe inspired by Kyrie’s love of pools, swimming, and summertime fun.
Role: Story Concept + Color Design Assist
Nike Kyrie 6 ‘Crossing Guard’ (2021)
A kids-exclusive shoe inspired by Kyrie’s Middle School crossing guard + his killer crossover move.
Role: Story Concept + Color Design Assist
Nike Kyrie 6 ‘CHIPS’ (2021)
A kids-exclusive shoe inspired by a nickname Kyrie’s family used to call him in high school. Fun Fact: I got to present this story concept directly to Kyrie Irving himself!
Role: Story Concept + Color Design Assist
Nike Zoom Freak 1 ‘Grind’ (2021)
A kids-exclusive shoe inspired by Giannis’ relentless grind. This shoe features knurled texture similar to weight lifting bars.
Role: Story Concept + Color Design Assist
Nike Zoom Freak 1 ‘Cherry Drink’ (2021)
A kids-exclusive shoe inspired by Giannis’ first experience of ‘American Red Kool Aid’.
Role: Story Concept + Color Design Assist
Nike Zoom Freak 1 ‘Family Freak’ (2021)
A kids-exclusive shoe inspired by the Euro League jersey of Giannis’ brother Thanasis.
Role: Story Concept + Color Design Assist
Nike Future Court 3 (2021)
A kids-exclusive shoe inspired by classic team bank colors with a timeless gum outsole.
Role: Color Design
Nike Air Force Crib Bootie (2021)
A kids-exclusive colorway for the toddlers!
Role: Color Design
Nike Joyride (2021)
A spring colorway runner for the active girl!
Role: Color Design
