Steve McDonald papers, 1980-2018
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McDonald, Steve
- Title
- Steve McDonald papers
- Dates
- 1980-2018 (inclusive)19802018
- Quantity
- 3.5 linear feet, (3 letter boxes, 4 oversize boxes)
- Collection Number
- UUS_ORA 031
- Summary
- This collection documents a successful industrial design career in the outdoor recreation industry through school work, sketches, notebooks, documents, and other related materials.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The Steve McDonald papers document a successful industrial design career in the outdoor industry through school work, sketches, notebooks, documents, and other related materials ranging from 1976-2016. Of particular interest may be McDonald's school work from his time at the ArtCenter College of Design, his consulting work for Nike ACG, and the numerous inspirational collage books he created.
Historical Note
Steve McDonald studied at the University of Utah and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in product and environmental design. His varied career included stints as architect, designer, Design Director, Creative Director and consultant for such companies as frog design, OPINARI, Espirit de Corp., Nike, Burton Snowboards, Fila Outdoor, Black Diamond, and Under Armour.
Steve's design career spans the industrial design industry's shift from analog to digital methodologies and parallels the rise of the outdoor industry.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the The Steve McDonald papers must be obtained from the Outdoor Recreation curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: The Steve McDonald papers USU_ORA 031. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_ORA 031, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
This collection is arranged four series: I. Design Portfolios; II. ArtCenter College of Design; III. Architecture; and IV. Materials by Project.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Design Portfolios, 1976-1994
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Description: PortfoliosDates: 1976-1994Container: Box 1, Folder 1-2
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Description: Portfolios ContinuedDates: 1984-1990Container: Box 2, Folder 1-2
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Art Center College of Design, 1983-1985
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Description: NotebooksDates: 1983-1983Container: Box 1, Folder 3-6
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Description: ProjectsDates: 1983-1984Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Projects ContinuedDates: 1985-1985Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Projects ContinuedDates: 1985-1985Container: Box 4, Folder 1-2
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Description: TranscriptsDates: 1983-1985Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Architecture, 1981-1997
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Description: Blueprints and Floor PlansDates: 1976-1997Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Cornerstone Building PhotosDates: 1979-1979Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Proposal & Specification CoverDates: 1981-1981Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Materials by Project, 1985-2016
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Black Diamond, 1994-1994
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Description: Bindings, Harnesses, Packs, and PolesDates: 1993-1994Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Burton, 1996-1999
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Description: Bindings and BootsDates: 1996-1999Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Bindings and BootsDates: 1996-1999Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Daily Planner, 2003-2005
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Description: NotebookDates: 2003-2005Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Esprit, circa 1989
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Description: Catalog PhotosDates: circa 1989Container: Box 4, Folder 6
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Description: Catalog Photos continuedDates: circa 1989Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Fila, 1996-1999
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Description: ProjectsDates: 1997-1998Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Description: Projects ContinuedDates: 1996-1999Container: Box 4, Folder 7
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Frog Design, 1985-1987
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Description: Consulting WorkDates: 1985-1987Container: Box 4, Folder 8-9
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Description: Consulting Work ContinuedDates: 1985-1987Container: Box 3, Folder 9
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Memorabilia, 1990-2001
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Description: Documents, Brochures, and IllustrationsDates: 1990-2001Container: Box 4, Folder 10
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Merrell, 1994-1996
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Description: ProjectsDates: 1995-1996Container: Box 3, Folder 10
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Description: Projects ContinuedDates: 1994Container: Box 4, Folder 11
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Nike ACG, 1990-2011
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Description: DocumentsDates: 1991-2011Container: Box 6, Folder 1-2
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Description: Binder 1 of 2Dates: 1992-2007Container: Box 6, Folder 3
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Description: Binder 2 of 2Dates: 2003-2004Container: Box 6, Folder 4
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Description: Air Azona, Air Whyomin, Air YewtahDates: 1991Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Air ElastoDates: 1991Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Air EscapeDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: Air MowabbDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: Air RevaderchiDates: 1991Container: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: Inspiration BookDates: circa 1990Container: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: RockquasockDates: 1991-1992Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: SandalsDates: 1991-1994Container: Box 5, Folder 8
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Description: Savier Shoes PhotosDates: 2001Container: Box 6, Folder 5
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Description: Projects ContinuedDates: 1991-2009Container: Box 5, Folder 9
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Description: Technical DrawingsDates: 1990-2003Container: Box 5, Folder 10
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Patagonia, 1995
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Description: CD and Shoe ProjectsDates: 1995Container: Box 5, Folder 11
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Portfolio and Inspiration Shots, 1985-1993
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Description: ImageryDates: 1985-1993Container: Box 6, Folder 6
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Rykä, circa 1987
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Description: Footwear SketchesDates: circa 1987Container: Box 5, Folder 12
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Scarpa, 1995-1998
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Description: Graphic Standard Manual and Boot ProjectsDates: 1995-1998Container: Box 5, Folder 13
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Ski Silhouettes Drawings, 1995
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Description: IllustrationsDates: 1995Container: Box 7, Folder 1
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Timberlake Kitchen Cabinet, 1996
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Description: Technical DrawingsDates: 1996Container: Box 6, Folder 7
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Tua Skis, 1998
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Description: Graphic Development DocumentsDates: 1998Container: Box 6, Folder 8
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Under Armour, 2013-2016
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Description: Innovation Guide and Footwear SketchesDates: 2013-2016Container: Box 6, Folder 9
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Subject Terms
- Outdoor recreation industry.
- Outdoor recreation--Equipment and supplies.
