Shoe Design For Beginners Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Shoes have always been an integral part of any fashion story, reflecting the influences and moods of the time. In this introductory course you'll learn the fundamental shoe design techniques. You'll be set a mini design project that will illustrate the interactive nature of footwear design and fashion.
Guided by an experienced tutor, this dynamic footwear design course will introduce you to the complete process of creating various styles, including sneakers. You'll begin by investigating how shape and functionality impact design and will master essential techniques for drawing different types of footwear, such as high, mid, and low heel pumps, sandals, brogues, loafers, and boots.
You'll also learn about the last (the mould around which the shoe is formed), heels, and units, along with presentation techniques and bottom construction design, including sock and sole. The course will cover various upper materials and edge treatments to enhance your designs, as well as the different types of footwear constructions used in the industry.
As you gain confidence in your design and research abilities, you'll engage in a project that translates your ideas into a production-ready concept and familiarises you with important technical terms. Please note that this course focuses on design and does not include footwear construction.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone interested in shoe design. This introductory course will teach you the fundamental shoe design techniques.
Key information
Topics covered
- An introduction to the last (the mould the shoe is formed around), heels and units and how these are drawn
- The essential techniques used in drawing and designing different types of footwear- such as a variety of footwear including - high/mid and low heel pumps and sandals. Brogues, Loafer, boots and many more
- Presentation techniques and bottom construction design including sock and sole
- Theory regarding the different upper materials and edge treatments that can be integrated into your design ideas
- The various types of footwear and constructions used in the making process in the footwear industry
Learning outcomes
- Learn how to draw all types of footwear from high heels and flat, shoes such as sandals, boots, loafers and various other styles
- Create a mini collection of 5 styles, and essential presentation boards such as mood, colour and material
- Learn the foundation knowledge of footwear, such as terminology, last and heel shapes and soles
- How to apply colour and texture and selecting materials and trims for your designs
- Learn the basics of taping the last up and drawing the 2d designs on to the 3d last allowing them to see how the designs translate from paper
- Take found inspiration and use it as design elements for their own work
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- 1 inch roll of masking tape
- A3 or A4 sketch pad
- Pencil or Retractable Pencil and Rubber
- A camera would be useful but not essential
- Fineliner pen
- Promarkers (a selection of colours)
- Scissors
- Craft knife
- Glue stick
Tutor
Havva Mustafa
Havva Mustafa was born into a family of third generation footwear artisans and designers, and growing up with the curious shapes of patterns, lasts and heels evoked an interest and passion for footwear from a very early age. Havva followed in her fathers footsteps and studied at the prestigious Cordwainers Footwear College in London. Developing strong technical skills and graduated with a degree in footwear design and construction, she spent several years in the footwear industry gaining valuable experience in design, development and resourcing roles. She has now developed and launched her own brand HAVVA.Book a course
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