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


WORK
   ZPHR Collection
   Enlace Running Kit
   Ventus T&F Speedsuit
   ZPHR Collection
   GIRO Aerohands
    DISTRICT VISION Nokoba
   BANDIT Spike
   MM6 Tennis Bag
   Pleated Track Jacket
   Kick Running Shoe
   SOAR Half Tight
   MotionLock Reaseach
   Other Projects
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 / ZPHR

(6/15/26)

A conceptual track and field apparel collection designed for eliete sprinters, exploring innovations in exotendon propulsion and aerodynamic fabric texture and body fairings. All innovations validated via windtunnel testing and biomechanical analysis.  



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 / Enlace Running Kit

Enlace is a lace running top and split short designed to reimagine lace as a performance fabric. It explores femininity in athletics, the body, and transparency; turning a material tied to delicacy and intimacy into one that highlights strength and movement. Enlace challenges expectations, proving lace can be as bold and resilient as the athletes who wear it.

(21 Days)

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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,
West Coast Winner (2025) 


CORE77 Design Award Winner, 
Sport Category (2025)


FIT Award Winner, 
Running Category (2025)


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





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/ GIRO™ Aerohands

An aerodynamic time-trial cycling glove designed to compliment the aerodynamics and visual language of the Giro Aerohead II helmet. 

(21 Days)

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 / DISTRICT VISION™  Nokoba 

Inspired by the Japanese term Nokoba, meaning “serrated edge.” Featuring a dual-lens design comprised of optical polycarbonate and pure sapphire crystal, Nokoba delivers exceptional scratch resistance, optical clarity, and a distinctive layered form language.

(7 Days)





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/ 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)


/ Maison Margiela MM6™ Tennis Bag

A tennis bag for Maison Margiela’s MM6 collection, designed to embody Margiela's philosophy of deconstructivism and anonymity. Inspired by the unpolished, communal energy of public tennis courts, the MM6 Tennis Bag is a quiet rebellion against the polished, country-club aesthetic of traditional tennis culture.

(21 Days)

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/ “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,
West Coast Winner (2025)


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/ “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,
West Coast Winner (2025)



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/ 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) 


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/ “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