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I think everyone had a "Darrin Hudson" in their lives. Darrin Hudson was in my high school, back in Marlboro, NJ. You know, that person that you had to one-up all the time. Didn't matter what it was: Gear, hair, grades, sports, whatever...it was ON. Well for Darrin and I...it was kicks. Plain and simple. Oddly enough, in a school with over 1000 kids, me and him were the only 2 really into sneakers back then. This is my blog dedicated to Darrin. This is to tell Darrin that I'm still out there, and if he wants to battle, here it is son!! Bring it!! I've since lost touch with Darrin, but thanks to him, you all get to check out the kicks I have amassed over the years. So it is here, that I will archive every pair of shoes I own. It’ll include detailed photos, a grading system, a little tidbit behind each one and every single one will be available for purchase. (Simply POST A COMMENT with your offer). Some other little goodies sprinkled throughout also. Even if I updated a different shoe every week, it would take me about 3 years to complete this project. So sit back and enjoy! The project begins January 1st, 2006...

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Friday, September 29, 2006

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN.

The importance of tactility in design is so great. Graphics are the icing on top of a cake, but if your cake mix is fucked up, then it all falls apart. I realize many of the things I like are first and foremost, pleasing to the touch, rather than to the eye. Case in point:

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Nike Air Max 97/360
Most comfortable shoes I have put on in a long time.

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Blackberry Pearl
The new Trackball is as addictive as crack.

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Blackburn Bicycle Pump
Went to the sporting goods store and was planning on spending $5 on a bike pump and ended up getting this $40 baby. Why? Cuz i touched it. And it touched me back.

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Jesse from Nike knows this well. The stuff he has been putting out has been pleasing to all senses, but to me, its still all about touch. Jesse, EDC and I getting some power breakfast on at Noho Star.

posted by jeffstaple | 3:30 PM

3 Comments:

Blogger 89's the number said...

When do the 97/360's drop?

9/29/2006 3:48 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nothing to do with this post but do you know the Jordan Icon for Mac computer. These icon are so cool.
http://www.orangeclaw.com.au/index.html
Love your blog.
Vincent from Paris FRANCE

9/30/2006 2:41 PM  
Anonymous Carleton Hall said...

"I realize many of the things I like are first and foremost, pleasing to the touch, rather than to the eye. "

I can't agree with you more.

A new favorite of mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/carleton_hall/255396639/

10/05/2006 12:10 AM  

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