Honorable Mention 2021 / SPORTS PERFORMANCE / RUNNING/TRAIL RUNNING

The Urban Fighter

Photo Credit: Photo by Will Chin Wei Huang

University

Savannah College Of Art & Design
Lead Designer

Will Chin Wei Huang
Design Team

Will Chin Wei Huang
Expertise

Student

Twist,Zip & GO.

The Urban Fighter is made for night-run in the cities. Its silhouette is inspired by animal black panther with eager shape cutout and bright neon colors from big city.

It is designed with dual lacing system, cycling speed dial on the right and metal cord lock on the left, which replaced regular shoe lace, to shorten the time wasted on tying shoes also with the ability to make different adjustments to make it most comfortable to wear.

The material used are mostly recycled from secondhand clothings and shoes, with 3D printed outsole.

Bio
With 2-3 years of industry experience, Will is a passionate footwear designer focused on creating high-quality, functional shoes that inspire athletic achievement. In his leisure time, he enjoys sports and playing the violin. His deep investment in street culture and innovative mindset have led to successful product launches that meet consumer needs. Will excels in team collaboration, leadership, and consumer-first design. His expertise spans shoe construction, trend analysis, and advanced design work. Will brings a unique perspective and a collaborative approach to every project.

Other prizes
GLOBAL FOOTWEAR AWARD 2023 Winner in 3 Categories - Sports Performance / Outdoor Athletic Sports - Fashion Sneakers / Unisex Fashion - Special Awards / 3D Print Footwear GLOBAL FOOTWEAR AWARD 2021 3 Honorable Mention - Artistic Footwear / 3D Print Footwear / Sports Performance Running INVENTION GENEVA, SALON INTERNATIONAL DES INVENTIONS Gold Medal/Geneva, Switzerland Sep.1, 2012 - Award given for our invention to spray liquid from a remote controlled aircraft for fire fighting purpose to reach to the unreachable area - Granted a Taiwan national patent (#M436636) on Sep.1st, 2012 - Team leader of group of three TAIPEI INTERNATIONAL INVENTION SHOW & TACHNOMART Bronze Medal / Taipei, Taiwan Sep. 21, 2012 - A pet excrement hardener: allowing the solid waste to be easily picked up and hygienically disposed of Bronze Medal - Slam dunk device: measure verticle leap and allow anyone to be able to dunk