Portfolio / Sportswear Design / Press / Speedo News Room / 9 Feb 2011 / Speedo Student Collaboration / Metamorphosis Water Shorts

The Speedo LZR Racer made waves in the world of sport, and Man Kit has stayed true to its sporting roots with his ‘Metamorphosis’ patchwork watershorts.

On the sporting influence behind the design he said: “The dedication of professional athletes is something I have always admired, and I was looking for a design element which demonstrated their discipline and commitment.”

Using this inspiration, Man Kit produced the Metamorphosis shorts from a patchwork featuring not only the Speedo LZR Racer, but pieces of other Speedo swimwear sourced from internet auction websites, echoing the brand’s commitment towards developing swimwear at all levels.

On working with the LZR Racer fabric, Man Kit said: “After making some stretch tests and recreating the pattern in paper, I decided to follow my instincts and cut up the swimsuit bit by bit, placing different panels onto my body. Eventually, the Speedo LZR Racer found its own way to be reborn into a new life.

Portfolio / Sportswear Design / Press / Speedo News Room / 9 Feb 2011 / Speedo Student Collaboration / Metamorphosis Water Shorts

Portfolio / Sportswear Design / Speedo News Room / 9 Feb 2011 / Speedo Student Collaboration / Metamorphosis Water Shorts

Acknowledging the LZR Racer Swimsuit’s glory and taking inspiration from the dedicated life journeys of professional sportsmen, segments of old swimwear once worn by people of different age, were made into a geometric design of patchwork integrated with deconstructed panels of the LZR Racer swimsuit. Result was a pair of swim shorts made of 100% recycled material as the creative solution to the challenge. The design symbolises the collective hardship of becoming the best swimmer. It was selected by Speedo for exhibitions in Dubai and Hong Kong.

Portfolio / Graphic Design / Prints / Man Kit Au-Yeung Portfolio / Nov 2011 / Hato Press

Double sided print on 120gsm cream oili paper in soy base Risograph. Excellent result from Hato Press. Thank you Ross, Christine and Ken.