The Nike Shoe Inspired by a Building in Paris
24 April 2018 |
4:22 am
Behind the Design is a series of sleek and concise videos about the design of everyday objects we take for granted. This episode tells the story of how radical architecture gave a designer the idea behind Nike's most iconic sneakers.
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