Digital Professional Development: Design and Development

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Digital (3D) FLOW (Footwear industry Learning Optimal Workflow) Online Seminars

Every brand has digital 3D transformation challenges, from those just beginning to those already deep in digital. To help brands get it right and keep getting better, FDRA and The Footwearists will be holding a series of online seminars — Digital (3D) FLOW— focused on helping every footwear brand successfully execute digital (3D) transformations through in-depth case studies, best practices, and specialized training. You can choose from 4, or attend all 4 tracks over the next four months. Each track is composed of six video sessions around a specific focus. Tracks are just $75 each, and $250 for all 4 sessions. LEARN MORE

Digital Footwear Professional Course Bundle

DESIGNERS & DEVELOPERS: Do you want to increase digital skills as you look for new work? The Footwearists are offering a Digital Footwear Professional Course Bundle. Specialize in digital footwear design and modeling by combining Blender, Rhino, and Grasshopper. LEARN MORE

Podcasts on Footwear Design and Development

Episode #235 How The Foundry is Helping Brands Digitize One Step At A Time
Episode #230 Dan Post Boot Camp: Digital Product Testing Drives Speed, Sell-in, and New Style Success
Episode #226 How Brands are Using a “Digital Sample Studio” to Cut Costs & Increase Speed
Episode #225 A Chat with Kerhyl Gantt, Digital Brand Director of Jordan Brand at Nike
Episode #223 MICAM Americas is on the March
Episode #213 Our Footwear Innovation Advisor is Back – Tiffany Beers!
Episode #211 Footwear Fitting Technology Transforming Our Industry
Episode #198 Talking everything from strategy, design, and diversity with author, designer, and sneaker strategist, Jazerai Allen-Lord!
Episode #155 Global Design Innovation and How to Protect It with NIKE
Episode #150 Shoe Brands Talk Design and Development Transformations Thanks to Material Exchange

Videos on Footwear Design and Development