how to become a... shoe designer
By: David Starr
Introductoin
Shoe design is an awesome thing to if you enjoy drawling or sketching
Basic Design
Aspiring shoe designers can complete 2-year or 4-year programs in fashion design, although according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most earn a bachelor's degree.Courses may include footwear design, design software, materials, marketing, industry trends and advanced footwear design .A flair for fashion and foresight regarding upcoming industry trends are also important qualities. Shoe designers usually integrate paper-based sketches with CAD software, which requires that they have the ability to sketch.
Day to Day life of a shoe designer
To create the best, most successful styles, fashion designers study and learn from what other designers create. After researching trends and other designers work, fashion designers sketch their own designs, choose the colors and fabrics and oversee the final production of their creations. Apparel designers create casual wear, suits, sportswear, formal wear, outerwear and maternity and intimate apparel.
Professionals in the Field
Conclusion
Footwear designers create new designs and sample patterns for men's, women's and children's footwear, as well as sports and work shoes. They use computer design software and traditional drawing skills to create their designs.