Tinker Hatfield

Tinker Hatfield

Keynote Speaker: Influential Athletic Shoe Designer & Vice President for Design and Special Projects at Nike

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Tinker Hatfield Biography

Tinker Haven Hatfield, Jr. is the designer of many of Nike's most popular and innovative athletic shoe designs, including the Air Jordan 3 through Air Jordan 15, the twentieth anniversary Air Jordan XX, the final numbered Air Jordan, the XXIII, the 2010 (XXV) and other athletic sneakers including the world's first "cross training" shoes, the Nike Air Trainer. Hatfield oversees Nike's "Innovation Kitchen", and serves as Vice President for Design and Special Projects.

Hatfield joined Nike in 1981, and in 1985 started working on shoe design. He claims to have designed the cross-trainer as a "multi-sport" shoe when he realized people at his Oregon gym brought various sneakers with them for diverse activities such as basketball, aerobics, weightlifting and jogging. In 1987, Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Max 1 Running Shoe after visiting the Centre Georges Pompidou; and the Infrared Air Max 90 shoe, first released in 1990. In 2014, Hatfield indicated that Nike would unveil a shoe with power-lacing technology, as worn by Marty McFly in the 1989 film Back to the Future Part II, which partially takes place in the year 2015.

Hatfield was the lead designer of Air Jordans III through XV, XX, and XX3. Additionally, Hatfield co-designed Air Jordans 2010 and xx8 He was also the lead designer in a very popular custom named, " Jay Holiday."

He has been recognized with many honors and awards, including one of Sportstyle Magazine's most influential people on the business side of sports in 1993 & 1996, One of Fortune magazine's "100 Most Influential Designers" of the 20th century in 1998, and the Ellis F. Lawrence Medal from the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts, 2008.

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Tinker Hatfield Videos

Air Jordan Designer Tinker Hatfield Reveals His Most Hated Shoe ...
TEDxPortland 2011 - Tinker Hatfield

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Tinker Hatfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Sports, Architecture, Design and Lifestyle.

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Tinker Hatfield generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tinker Hatfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity, Sports and Architecture. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Tinker Hatfield generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hilary Farr, Lori Cheek and Justin Leblanc. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tinker Hatfield for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Tinker Hatfield Videos

Air Jordan Designer Tinker Hatfield Reveals His Most Hated Shoe ...
TEDxPortland 2011 - Tinker Hatfield
  • How do I book Tinker Hatfield to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tinker Hatfield for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tinker Hatfield, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tinker Hatfield or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tinker Hatfield for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tinker Hatfield, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tinker Hatfield, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tinker Hatfield speak about?

    Tinker Hatfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Sports, Architecture, Design and Lifestyle.
  • Where does Tinker Hatfield travel from?

    Tinker Hatfield generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tinker Hatfield?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tinker Hatfield for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tinker Hatfield for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tinker Hatfield or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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