Nike Air Works Designers Omi & Masyn on Their Designs, Inspiration, Air Max Culture, & Legacy Advice
Nike Air Max has been one of the most important sneaker lines in culture for decades, and now a new generation of designers is helping push that legacy forward.
Complex sits down with two designers from Nike's inaugural Air Works program. Omi and Masyn to talk about their individual design journeys, the inspiration behind their Nike designs, and how their origins shaped the way they approach footwear.
Omi and Masyn also break down the impact of Air Max culture, what it means to create within one of Nike’s most recognizable franchises, and the competitive side of being a designer trying to bring fresh ideas to the table.
The two also open up about getting advice from legacy Nike designers, learning from the people who helped build the blueprint, and what they hope their work adds to the future of Air Max.
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