Sneaker Concept Designer
Certificate in Footwear Product Development & Design
In this course, I took a 4 course certificate program from Lasell University that allowed me to think creatively about design from a different perspective than what I have traditionally been familiar with. The courses included:
FASH910 – Shoe Design Basics
FASH911 -- Materials & Color
FASH912 – Production Management
FASH913 – Trend Analysis & Marketing
Our assignments included us being familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and were to study and understand the anatomy & physiology fundamentals and biometrics of feet and ankles in the context of shoe design to produce stylish yet comfortable products.
Shoe exploration covering everything from high fashion to everyday shoes, through performance
Create multiple footwear collection briefs using research, innovative thinking, critical analysis and personal style development while addressing the needs of a contemporary, diverse market.
Design product that reflects an understanding of the basics of human anatomy, contemporary materials, manufacturing processes and marketing strategies.
Research and articulate rising trends, customer identification and cultural shifts within the footwear industry.
Assessment of best business practices regarding ethical, moral and ecological impact on society through acknowledging maltreatment, waste and pollution issues found in manufacturing.
