What you'll learn
- Footwear design fundamentals
- Introductory pen sketching
- Freehand side and perspective view sketches
- Digital (SketchBook Pro) Sketching
- Introductory digital rendering (SketchBook Pro)
- Advanced digital concepts (Photoshop)
Requirements
- A working computer with Photoshop and/or SketchBook Pro
- Willingness to learn!
Description
In this course we explore the basics of footwear design and sketch techniques used in the industry in order to improve our sketching and communication skills for portfolio or design purposes. We begin with pen warm-up techniques, utilize templates to start sketching shoes, then accomplish side profiles and perspectives of shoes in freehand. We also will create sketches and renders in Sketchbook Pro, and explore tools in Adobe Photoshop to enhance our renderings for presentation purposes. Grab a pen and let's have some fun!
Who this course is for:
- Beginner and intermediate sneakerheads and shoe nerds!
- Product design enthusiasts
Instructor
Howdy!
I'm Austin, an industrial designer who specializes in footwear design. I've worked with startup footwear companies, and large corporations to create footwear concepts that get sent to production. I'm here to pass on my knowledge to you so that you can freshen up your sketch style and communicate your ideas effectively!