Jason Mayden

Jason Mayden

Former Senior Global Design Director at Nike and d.Fellow at the d.School

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Jason Mayden is a shoe designer, lecturer and former Senior Global Design Director at Nike. Born and raised in Chicago’s Southside neighborhood, Mayden graduated from the College for Creative Studies with a BFA in Industrial Design in 2002, landing a position as Product Designer at Jordan Brand soon after. Promoted to Director of Innovation and eventually Senior Global Design Director at Nike, Mayden oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data-driven innovations and inline lifestyle and performance product for Jordan Brand. During his 13 year career at Nike, Mayden led and contributed to the creation of innovative sport performance products for athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan. In 2011, Mayden successfully received his Masters in General Management and Social Innovation from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and shortly thereafter he returned to Nike as the Global Director of Innovation for Nike Digital Sport, where he was responsible for the strategic investigation of new technologies and services, such as the Nike FuelBand. In addition to his responsibilities as VP of Design at Mark One, Jason is also a d.Fellow at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University, a frequent lecturer at Stanford University’s prestigious Graduate School of Business, a regular columnist for HYPEBEAST, and an advisory board member to his undergraduate alma mater, the College for Creative Studies.
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Jason Mayden Returns to Jordan Brand as Chief Design Officer
Footwear 

Jason Mayden Returns to Jordan Brand as Chief Design Officer

A homecoming for the former Fear of God Athletics president.

Neon Money Club and Jason Mayden are Changing the Way You Invest with “S.W.A.G” Playlist
Fashion 

Neon Money Club and Jason Mayden are Changing the Way You Invest with “S.W.A.G” Playlist

The Jordan brand legend discusses NMC’s impact on the investment and streetwear worlds.

Those Untitled Brings Community and Commerce Together
Fashion 

Those Untitled Brings Community and Commerce Together

Presented by Those Untitled
The new shopping format allows viewers to purchase products while watching any video, beginning with the “Uncompromised Series”

Jerry Lorenzo Announces Footwear Veteran Jason Mayden as President of Fear of God Athletics
Fashion

Jerry Lorenzo Announces Footwear Veteran Jason Mayden as President of Fear of God Athletics

The former Jordan Brand and Nike designer confirms on social media.

Take a Look at an Early Sketch of the Nike Air Monarch II
Footwear

Take a Look at an Early Sketch of the Nike Air Monarch II

The original chunky dad sneaker.

The Design Fellow with Jason Mayden: The Last One’s Standing

The Design Fellow with Jason Mayden: The Last One’s Standing

“It’s beauty in the struggle homie, ugliness in the success I grew up in the city and though

The Design Fellow with Jason Mayden: What is Creative Confidence & Why is it Important?

The Design Fellow with Jason Mayden: What is Creative Confidence & Why is it Important?

“And I realized that I’m free. I realized that I’m me. And I found out that I’m not alone cause

The Design Fellow with Jason Mayden: Small Victories with Vessyl
Design

The Design Fellow with Jason Mayden: Small Victories with Vessyl

“When it’s organic, it’s better. Don’t force it and don’t reach.” -Jerreau from the album Small

Jason Mayden Describes Meeting Michael Jordan and "Coming Home" in the Launch of The Design Fellow

Jason Mayden Describes Meeting Michael Jordan and "Coming Home" in the Launch of The Design Fellow

“Palms sweating, heart pounding, shaking uncontrollably from the excitement that had built over

 
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