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. It was both a childhood passion of mine to learn how to design sneakers and also a way to challenge my creative thinking and design skills. The courses included:

FASH910 – Shoe Design Basics
FASH911 -- Materials & Color 
FASH912 – Production Management 
FASH913 –  Trend Analysis & Marketing

Our assignments:

• I familiarized myself with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and studied and understood the anatomy & physiology fundamentals and biometrics of feet and ankles in the context of shoe design to produce stylish yet comfortable products. 

• I explored everything from high fashion to everyday shoes to performance footwear.

• I created multiple footwear collection briefs using research, innovative thinking, critical analysis and personal style development while addressing the needs of a contemporary, diverse market.

• I designed a product that reflected an understanding of the basics of human anatomy, contemporary materials, manufacturing processes and marketing strategies.

• I researched and articulated rising trends, customer identification and cultural shifts within the footwear industry.

• I assessed and learned all about best business practices regarding ethical, moral and ecological impact on society through acknowledging maltreatment, waste and pollution issues found in manufacturing.
  
  Below are a few of my assignments and my certificate.