Main Activation Area

Adidas x ViceTV Run By Us

Company/Agency: Vice Media Group

Celebrating the Black running community in NYC, this event featured guided group warm-ups and runs led by Adidas Runners NYC captains, meditations, and vendors. The event culminated with an exclusive screening of the first episode of the new ViceTV docuseries Running While Black, with a live Q&A session with series director Jenn Shaw. Launched Juneteenth weekend 2022 at the Triangle Loft, Meatpacking District NYC. (More to come! Page under construction)

Main Activation Area

Main Activation Area

Warm-up zone for guided pre-run group stretches and meditation, vendors, and general gathering space. Image credit: Matthew LeJune Photography

Adidas logo Place Markers

Adidas logo Place Markers

5 stripes define the boundary of the space while Adidas logos mark a spot for each guest

Group Seated Yoga Session

Group Seated Yoga Session

Image credit: Matthew LeJune Photography

Custom Plexi and Wood Vendor Booths

Custom Plexi and Wood Vendor Booths

Six black-owned wellness and running-based vendors had their own booth to network and interface with guests

Welcome Wall

Welcome Wall

Lounge Area

Lounge Area

at corner of space with zines and other black-owned publications

Modular Small Storage + Display

Modular Small Storage + Display

Each booth contained a shelf and rack to display merch or for storage. Poster design credit: Alexandria Machover. Image credit: Matthew LeJune Photography

Entrance Looking To Timeline

Entrance Looking To Timeline

Image credit: Matthew LeJune Photography

Run By Us Timeline

Run By Us Timeline

Timeline featuring black excellence in running. Designed by Alexandra Machover, copy by Zachary Solomon. Image credit: Matthew LeJune Photography.

Custom Confessional Booth Design

Custom Confessional Booth Design

Throughout the event, guests were invited to talk about their experiences of running while black at the confessional booth. Image credit: Matthew LeJune Photography

Up-close Snippets

Up-close Snippets

of the confessional phone booth, and stretch zone mirror detail

Official Screening

Official Screening

followed by live talk back with film creator Jenn Shaw

Floorplan

Floorplan

Activation layout inside the centrally located Triangle Loft, located in NYC’s Meatpacking District

Warm-up Zone

Warm-up Zone

concept render for pre-run group stretch and meditation area

Screening Room

Screening Room

initial concept for film viewing area

Sketch, Phone Booth, and Graphics

Sketch, Phone Booth, and Graphics

Sample of some light sketching for the confessional booth, and activation graphics for the floor and the mirror build