Nike: Form Follows Motion

Nike's design innovation and athletic footwear evolution explored through form and function.

Why go

Drawn primarily from Nike's own archives (DNA), the exhibition assembles rarely seen experimental prototypes and one-offs alongside the brand's most iconic collaborations, positioning sport as a driver of design innovation. Organized by Vitra Design Museum and curated by Glenn Adamson, it offers a design-focused perspective on how Nike shaped conte

What to expect

Experimental prototypes, original design studies, rarities, and one-off pieces from Nike's archives displayed alongside the brand's most iconic shoe collaborations, examining sport as a catalyst for design innovation and global change.

Things to know

• Drawn primarily from the Department of Nike Archives (DNA)
• Organized by Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany
• Curated by Glenn Adamson and assistant curator Marcella Hanika
• Exhibition design by JA Projects; graphic design by Daniel Streat, Visual Fields
• Made possible by New York State Council on the Arts and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

Plan your visit

Museum hours are 10 am–6 pm. Members enjoy free admission; become a member at madmuseum.org/support/membership.