10KTF x PUMA

Product:

Digital and Physical

Role:

Creative Director

User Story
As a member of the 10KTF community, I want to express my digital identity through collaborations with global brands like Puma, so that I can own unique NFT sneakers tied to my Web3 persona and later redeem them for exclusive physical shoes that connect both worlds.
Context
Puma approached 10KTF to bridge their brand with our deeply engaged Web3 storytelling community. Their goal was to leverage our immersive narrative and loyal collectors while introducing Puma’s IP in a way that felt authentic and meaningful.
Together, we designed a system where:
  • Story-driven NFT sneakers that fit seamlessly into 10KTF lore
  • Co-branded designs blending Puma’s style with our universe
  • A phygital redemption flow where collectors could mint physical Puma sneakers from their NFTs
Goals
  • Strengthen our IP by weaving Puma's story into ours, giving collectors new reasons to engage
  • ‍‍Provide tangible value — NFTs that unlock real-world rewards while remaining part of the ongoing 10KTF universe
  • For Puma Expand into Web3 with credibility tapping into a community that values narrative and authenticity

After obtaining a mint-pass, users can conveniently place their orders directly through our online store. While keeping the shop's general layout, we updated the experience themed to the jungle setting in our collaboration story.
UX: Dani Andino, Rafael Lozano

As Creative Director, I worked closely with Puma’s Web3 product team and shoe maker to make sure the physical sneakers stayed true to the NFT designs we created.
It was important to me that the crossover felt authentic—not just visually consistent, but as a genuine extension of both worlds.
I developed the shoe templates and collaborated with the 10KTF product team and Possible Productions to create a system for hundreds of unique colorways. I modified the Slipstream base shoe and oversaw everything from packaging and live event activations to logo lockups and the minting and physical redemption process.

At NFTNYC 2023, I served as the Creative Director for a fully immersive 10KTF-themed event featuring multiple activations, including a surprise 10KTFxPUMA collaboration announcement for our attendees.
Physical shoes crafted by: Alexander John
Set Built by: John Richoux | Nomad Studio

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