TEDxPortland 2011 - Tinker Hatfield

Tinker Hatfield
VP Creative Design — Nike, Inc.

Tinker Hatfield studied architecture at the University of Oregon and was an all-American track star in the pole vault under the tutelage of legendary coach Bill Bowerman, cofounder of Nike. Throughout his 26 years with Nike, Tinker helped pioneer the first-ever cross-trainer shoe and earned global recognition for his innovative designs. He also developed the Nike Innovation Kitchen, a think tank for designers to share inspiration. Fortune magazine named Tinker "one of the 100 most influential designers of the twentieth century."

[vinnym]

He is a living legend designed Jordan 3, and Jordan 11 and others

[chargingbadger_]

Single handedly saved Jordan brand with the 3. Which saved all of Nike in the process.

[IblewuponyourfaceIII]

If it wasn't for Tinker Hatfield, Nike would be bankrupt

[AntonioManaligod]

What a legend. I just graduated high school when this came out. This video aged well!

[kame]

Designed the Jordan 3.. Legend forever.

[jjdbzfan]

Tinker's a goon on the low. Sporting that ducati jacket. lol

[MUDMUDG]

Personal touches that are story telling were cool, but they over did it and nowadays it just seems like they are forcing whatever idea they can find on to a shoe just to make money

[Jay-frmn]

Well now we have the back to the future shoes

[Nick-xcfy]

Only 60k views for this design legend?

[kountrklchr]

"I'm one of the most anti-corporate people out there". Hey, that's a nice Ducati jacket!

[goo]

he doesn't stand on the red circle on purpose

[tamaspej]

first of all love this guy, but he is more than "only" Jordan:/

[fakeItRight]

i saw him today in Beaverton at a pot dispensiary :-)

[SlimRhyno]

Classic style oft' comes from classic men & women.

[IIIMNick]

well will we be seeing those shoes this year  lol

[nintimbods]

he has a hard time speaking in front of people.