Custom Sneaker Designs for Refinery29 x AdidasRunning


Refinery29 and Adidas select Sophia Chang (along with 10 other female artists) to create art inspired by each of the 50 states. The canvas of choice is a white adidas UltraBOOST X running sneaker. My goal was to capture the essence of every state through illustration and design applied across a pair of workout sneakers.

Creating one-of-a-kind designs for each of my assigned state. The once-white kicks now boast illustrations inspired by the gemstones, local flora, regional cuisines, and varied landscapes of each locale.

Sophia Chang | Illustrator, Graphic Designer + Art Director


Sophia Chang is a multidisciplinary illustrator, graphic designer, and art director working across culture, sports, fashion, food, entertainment, and lifestyle. Her work spans commercial illustration, brand campaigns, graphic design, art direction, merchandise, packaging, experiential creative, and visual storytelling for global brands, agencies, and emerging businesses.

Born and raised in Queens, New York splitting time in Los Angeles, Sophia brings together cultural perspective, visual storytelling, and strategic thinking to create work that connects brands with people in meaningful and memorable ways.

Selected Capabilities: Commercial Illustration · Graphic Design · Art Direction · Branding · Campaign Creative · Packaging · Merchandise · Experiential · Visual Storytelling

Sophia Chang™