EP. 46 | Aaron Cooper: The Nike Designer Who Helped Shape Sneaker Culture
About this episode
Aaron Cooper discusses his influential work at Nike and the intersection of sneaker design, culture, and creativity.
In this episode of Last Flight Out, we sit down with Aaron Cooper, a true design legend whose work at Nike helped shape modern sneaker culture.Aaron breaks down what it really takes to design at the highest level—inside one of the most influential brands in the world. From the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce to how storytelling drives product, this conversation goes far beyond sneakers.We talk about:What it’s like designing inside NikeHow culture influences sneaker designThe pressure of creating timeless productsWhy most people misunderstand creativityWhere sneaker design is headed nextThe future of footwear, technology, and cultureThis episode is for creatives, designers, founders, and anyone obsessed with sneakers and culture—or anyone trying to understand how iconic products are really made.FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️ / jloubriel26 Mike ➡️ / ifmikewashere FOLLOW LAST FLIGHT OUT PODCAST: YouTube ➡️ / @lastflightoutpodcast Website ➡️ https://www.lastflightoutpodcast.com Instagram ➡️ / lastflightoutpodcast TikTok ➡️ / lastflightoutpodcast Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2xZJhd2...Pods Media…
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