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After a strong showing in Paris ‘24, New Balance runners will have a triumphant return to the Olympic stage in LA wearing road racer with ultimate fit and high energy return.

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NEW BALANCE SPONSOR PROJECT SPR25

 

Goal: help the athlete run faster by providing forward momentum, propulsion and high energy return.

Goal: provide lightweight tunable support and comfort for 26.2 miles.

Collaborated research with classmate Andrew Xia

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ChatGPT + Vidu AI

Containment +  Tailored Fit

Mental Demand

Our Muse

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Propulsion + Speed

Optimized Energy Return

Alex Yee

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PulseStride

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Rendered Sketch

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PulseStride

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Colorways

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Materials

The concept was initially modeled in Gravity Sketch to explore the form. The AI renderings are later visual updates used to refine and present the design with a more current visual quality.

Bringing my sketch renders to life using AI

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upper shoe is mostly white with dark blu

New Balance x ArtCenter

Research Partner - Andrew Xia

Sharing more ideation phase process:

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©2026

by Elizabeth Liu

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