Matthew A. Rall Industrial DesignerEntrepreneur

Always up for a challenge!

Expertise:• Creative Design• Design Software• Accomplishing Business Objectives• Trend Forecasting• Team Leader & Go-To Person• Problem Solving• Factory Relationships and Negotiations• Communication• Project Management; including development

L.L.Bean

Duffs

6 7/8 Industrial Design, LLC is a consulting firm with 20 years experience. Our footwear design and development experience ranges from casual to athletic to outdoor. We pride ourselves on meeting the demands of any project thrown our way. On time delivery of complete technical packages leave very few questions for the factory. This separates us from the average design firm. We have traveled to the Far East extensively and worked with all aspects of manufacturing, so we understand what it takes to get a shoe to market.

• Tennis• Basketball• Running• X-Training• Skateboarding• Casual / Dress• Snowboarding• Outdoor• Baseball• Cricket• BMX• Lacrosse• Soccer• Mountain Biking

Design CategoriesClient List

Tony HawkGrant HillMark PhilappoussisGabriela SabatiniSteve BerraGeoff RowleyBucky LasekMatt Mumford Kris MarkovicTodd Richards Tina Basich Shannen DunnGreg Welch

Pro Athletes

CROSSTRAINING

We create unique, sleekly designed all-purpose cross-trainers that provide stability and

technology with the look of speed and support for the extreme athlete.

Under Armour

Blue sky concept for cross-trainer

that involves lock down in the

forefoot, lift in the arch and level

support across the eyerow and heel.

CASUALWe create on-trend footwear for men from 12

to 55 years of age with price points ranging from $50.00 to $200.00.

Gravis lifestyle after sport footwear, designed for the snowboard and skateboard enthusiast

while providing superior comfort.

Maverik lifestyle after sport footwear. Designed for athletes that want to

show their sense of style off the field while maintaining

superior comfort and durability.

Tommy Hilfiger:Material and color updatesto existing in-line product.

Dunham sketch concepts for slip on casual shoe.

Dunham sketch concepts for slip on and lace up casual shoes.

Various successful designs for the Dunham collection.

Dunham Windsor#1 selling shoe at all

independent shoe retailers.

RUNNINGWe design award winning running shoes that meet the specifications of our client’s briefs

and have sold millions of pairs to date.

The Etonic Praya has evolved the brand image

in recent yearsand has sold many pairs to performance running

athletes with rave reviews.

The Etonic Kendari recently won “BEST SHOE”

for the motion stability category by Running Network.

Etonic Praya II running shoe update

Fila Flow running shoe designed for racing with its light weight

and breathable upper.

TENNISWe design footwear for all levels of playersfrom casual to club pros and professionals

including Mark Philippoussis and Gabriela Sabatini.

Classic designed tennis shoe built with durabilityand comfort in mind.

Prince Viper

“Best Seller” on Tennis Warehouse.com

SANDALSSANDALSWe design sandals for every category including:

Water Sport’sCasual

PerformanceFlip Flops

Slides

Objective: Design water shoe for use while:• canoeing• kayaking• boating• any amphibious activity.

Timberland outdoor performance sandal designed for rough terrain and water sport’s

Timberland outdoor performance sandal designed for rough terrain and water sport’s

Objective:Design a water shoe

that will stay on while preventing rocks and debris from entering

the shoe but allows water to escape.

OUTDOORWe cover the spectrum in the outdoor category;

everything from approach, speed, light to extreme and beyond.

Tecnica approach after sport shoe designed to maintain durability and comfort while preserving the climbing influence.

Objective: Design the update to the best-selling Timberland Gorge which continues to

be a top seller.

Objective: Design the update to the best-

selling Timberland Gorge which continues to be a top seller.

Objective:Design the side zip

speed hiker for rapidentry and ease of use.

ergo

Light hikers for multi-purpose usage.

DESIGN

PROCESSfrom sketch to production

Bass

First round sketch concepts.

First round sketch concepts.

First round sketch concepts.

Second roundmarker renderings that begin to define shape, texture and materials.

Various computer renderings detailing

material textures, colors and last

shape created in Adobe Illustrator.

MECHANICALS

Blueprint for Etonic running shoe detailingall dimensions of the outsole, midsole and support components.

FOOTWEARAPPAREL

ACCESSORIES

Lifestyle fashion footwear using unique materials, colors and textures that give the shoesa rich comfortable appeal.

Makarios merchandisingconcept for a lifestyleline of die-cut footwear,t-shirts and hats.

T-designs

Using personal photography and the use of computer manipulation we created a group of T shirt designsthat evokes a sense of harmony.

Tee Designs

Rolling multi-purpose storage utilitytransportation. Usesinclude athletic gear,tools, clothing,samples etc.

Backpack design for Nixon surf brand. Various compartments for specific gear.

Callout page of rolling multi-purpose utility transport highlighting specific components.

Matthew A. Rall Industrial DesignerEntrepreneur

6 7/8 Industrial Design LLC17 Lantern Lane Wayne, PA 19087610 945 8555mrall124@comcast.net