Jean-Luc Diard on the Deckers X Lab Design Philosophy & Products - a podcast by BLISTER
from 2021-05-11T18:03:28
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)
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