Pacer
Role Personal Project
Disciplines Industrial design, CMF, Fabrication & Prototyping
Scope 4 Week personal project
Completed Winter 2020
A convertible running vest
Pacer addresses the need for a wearable storage solution for runners. By expanding into three different modalities, Pacer recognizing that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to storage capacity.
Designed with a front pocket hydration system, rear pockets for gear and accessories, and breathable mesh fabric and a reinforced spacer mesh structure across the back, the Pacer is equipped for a range of users’ needs.
This project conceptualizes Salomon as a partner brand for their continual innovation and trusted performance in the running space.
Insights
The needs of a trail runner vary greatly depending on length of run, season, and region.
A runner's performance is limited by what she can carry.
Long Runs
Vest with detachable waist belt
16 pockets for gear, clothing, and snacks
3 water bottle pockets
Adjustable elastic closure system
Medium Runs
Vest worn alone
12 gear pockets
3 water bottle pockets
Adjustable elastic closure system
Short Runs
Hip belt worn alone
3 gear pockets
1 small water pocket
Waterproof rear pocket
Detachable hip belt for short runs
Waterproof tech pocket
Zipper pocket for keys
Front pocket for bottles and phones
Two back pockets for gear and snacks
Easy zipper attachment for hip belt
