Fast Kicks, Sneaker Design Sprint

Identify, design and envision your own sneaker design! Explore the process of rapid prototyping with a focus on the dynamic culture of athletic sneaker design. Brainstorm, create & customize your vision by developing sketch drawings and mock-up paper models.

Introduction/Orientation:

1. Prof. Ricardo Gomes, IDSA, School of Design
2. Damani Malik Thompson, BSID, Product Design Student
3. Tamanna Shirol, BSID, Product Design Student
4. (video) How To Make Sneakers - Footwear Design 101 (0.56 secs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZvXXbhdX5U
5. (video) Designing a Sneaker from Scratch with Jon Tang of FRONTEER (2.13 secs)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=MTkY2N_vZmE

The Focus of the “Fast Kicks, Sneaker Design SPRINT subdivided into FOUR (4) Categories: 

1. SPRINT Project Orientation
2. (PEOPLE) User Identity, Need, or Service 
3. (PLACE) The Environment, Location, or Setting 
4. (PROCESS) The Design Application, Approach, Strategy, Technique, or Technology 
5. (PRESENTATION) Delivery, Evaluation, Feedback, & Refinement 
6. (Wrap-Up) Conclusion/Summary