JACOB T. KAUFF
/ University of Oregon MSc Student in Sports Product Design. Exploring the intersection of sport, fashion and innovation.  


WORK
Ventus T&F Speedsuit
Bandit Spike
Pleated Track Jacket
Kick Running Shoe
SOAR Half Tight
MotionLock Reaseach
Other Projects
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/ Ventus T&F Speedsuit

A distance-specific T&F speedsuit utilizing aerodynamic technology to enhance thermoregulation. Specifically designed for the hot weather conditions anticipated at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

(21 Days)


IDSA Student Merit Award,
UO Selection (2025) 


CORE77 Design Award Winner, 
Sport Category (2025)


FIT Award Winner,
Running Category (2025)


Selected for Display, 
NYC Design Week,
ICFF/WANTED NYC (2025)



/ BANDIT™ Cadence_Pro Spike

Deesigned to introduce Bandit’s consumer (young, metropolitan, run club members) to the world of track and field by replicating the familiar feel and ride of their trusted race-day road shoe in a performance track spike.  

(21 Days)

/ “TT” Pleated Track Jacket

Development of a lightweight nylon ripstop pleated track jacket for greater mobility and a distinctive style. Designed for American sprinter Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry.

(14 Days)



IDSA Student Merit Award,
UO Selection (2025)


/ “Kick” Energy Return Running Shoe

Named for the biomechanical propulsion it enables, KICK features an innovative 3D-printed elastic PEBAX shank designed to reduce energy expenditure and enhance overall running efficiency.

(Personal Project, Summer 2024)



IDSA Student Merit Award,
UO Selection (2025)



/ SOAR™ Shear-Lock Graphene Half Tight

Development of a running half tight with an anatomically oriented graphene circut to provide conductive cooling as well as anti-muscle shear benifits. Designed to compliment SOAR Running’s Graphene Singlet.

(14 Days) 


/ “MotionLock” Running Vest

Research pertaining to the development of an anti-bouce/swing running hydration vest. Includes market research, consumer insights, enviroment research, product breif, and product realization planning.


Other Projects

Tech Packs
Sketches  
Mock-Ups 
3D Modeling/Rendering
Design Briefs