Aldon Smith: TESH Turbo II

What's up world!  I know it's been a minute!  But I've been on the grind trying to give you products that will make your mouth water!  Here is one of the projects I designed for TESH Sports based out of Oakland for Aldon Smith of the San Francisco 49ers (that may change soon).

They are up for purchase online now at www.teshsports.com.

PEAK Flash

For the ladies...designed by yours truly. 

PEAK Phantom

Designed by yours truly.

REEBOK QUESTION SLIP-ON

I woke up with this idea of what the infamous Reebok Question, worn by Allen Iverson, would look like with a slip-on application.  This is what I think it would look like!  Would you cop or not?

GOD.ZILLA

Q.DESIGNS Tutorial: Illustrator to Photoshop

Q.DESIGNS Lace Tutorial

What up guys!  Check this video out to learn how to render laces in Photoshop.  I've attached the material I used here so you download and use for practice.  Best of luck!

ASIF | The Future of Footwear

So glad I ran across this article via ConceptKicks.  Of course the footwear is dope and innovative.  But the concept behind the brand and the business model they want to take on is so cool to me.  Forget "seasons".  Creativity and innovation should be bound by that notion...just create!  Obviously this new brand is doing that.  Click the link below to check out the full interview.

ASIF

KANYE WEST x Q.DESIGNS

If Kanye came to me tomorrow without an Adidas deal...this would be what I'd design for him.

BTM Radio Show with Quintin Williams

BTM Radio Show w/Quintin Williams, Footwear Designer, Q Designs | 7.11.14 by Btmradioshow on Mixcloud

Paper Sneakers

Joe Bowers has created some dope paper sneakers.  SUPER SICK.  Go check out the full story via ConceptKicks.

Paper Sneakers

3-D Printed Bike Made from Solid Titanium

This is crazy...3-D printing is the future.  Take a read on this one.

3-D Printed Bike

A B S T R A C Q

YO!! I'm developing a new brand called A B S T R A C Q.  This brand focuses on simplicity and minimalistic pop art.  Everything from wall clocks, apparel, home goods, and prints are now ready for purchase via Sociey6.com.  Stay tuned for major freshness via the website: www.abstracq.com.

ABSTRACQ Society6 Store

Watercolor Sneaker Art

BEAUTIFUL Watercolor sneaker art by Florian Nagal.  SELF-EXPLANATORY.  Head to KicksonFire to see the entire collection.

KeySmart 2.0

I definitely just purchased this product.

Q.DESIGNS "GQ" Backpack

Bo Knows

Highsnobiety has done a great job detailing the impact of the infamous "Bo Knows" Nike marketing campaign.  Being born after the campaign made it's largest reach, it's very cool being able to read into the makings and see the actual impact this campaign had.  Take a read and look at the commercials and minds behind them at the link below.

Behind the Swoosh: The Anatomy of Nike's "Bo Knows" Campaign

20 Memorable Sneaker Controversies

Highsnobiety has created a list of notable sneakers that have created some controversial moments in sneaker history.  Get your knowledge up with this list. Click the link below to peep game.

20 Memorable Sneaker Controversies

Sound 1 Bluetooth Speaker

Self explanatory.