Jean-Luc Diard on the Deckers X Lab Design Philosophy & Products

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English - May 11, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 85 ratings
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We’re talking again with one of the most influential product designers in the outdoor industry, Jean-Luc Diard. He was formerly the CEO of Salomon and played a major role in the development of Salomon’s running shoes (and the first shaped skis), he co-founded HOKA One One, and he is now the VP of innovation for the Deckers Group and the head of Deckers X Lab. Yesterday, we spoke with Jean-Luc about the design philosophy of Deckers X Lab, and why they are rethinking everything from the standard flip flop to the casual sneaker to the suspension systems of very high-end, performance shoes.

TOPICS & TIMES:

The Deckers X Lab philosophy & lineup (2:26)Minimalist vs Maximalist shoes (8:53)KO-Z Slipper series (31:06)Suspension & Arch Support (36:53)K-ST series 35 (44:55)X-SCAPE series (49:24)Running-Shoe Quivers (53:29)