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EMBODY

Temperature Regulating Running Jacket

ArtCenter College of Design . Product Design 5 

Performance/Storytelling . 14 Weeks

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Problem

Winters going into Spring are cold mornings. As the sun rises, the temperature 
increases exponentially
. This quickly evolving environment makes choosing 
running apparel difficult.

Solution

Ventilation of fresh air through the hot spots of the body, and insulation of the 
cooler parts, to keep temperatures regulated during the run.

The North Face

User

Season

Questions

Ideation

Look at how different shapes can create airflow through the jacket. Inspired by bubbles and using them to create negative spaces where the material can break up and make different properties.  

Using heat maps to fınd the most effective placement for insulation/ventilation over the body...

The design started to look cluttered and too literal.

Materials

Simplify the design by looking at the material story. Identifying materials and textures I could use to group the "bubbles" together

Details

Hardware designs are all inspired by separating bubbles (Laminar separation). These details tighten the design up so the story is continuous throughout the jacket.
Plastic fasteners, Metal sliders, Zipper pull tabs, and Grommets

The construction of this jacket allows the iridescent insulating material to appear puffier than the mesh ventilation material.

Tech Pack

The North Face Embody

Run without boundaries in evolving environments with comfort and performance.

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