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Alright, listen up, Shoepreneurs! Starting a new shoe brand ain’t for the faint-hearted. It’s a cutthroat game where only the savviest survive. Today, we’re about to reveal the ten tragic mistakes that can straight-up annihilate your chances of dominating the footwear scene. Get ready to […]
Become A Better Shoe Designer 1. Mastering the art of sketching and rendering shoe designs allows you to effectively communicate your ideas visually, capturing the essence of your design concepts and facilitating effective collaboration with manufacturers and clients. 2. Developing a deep understanding of shoe […]
Adobe Illustrator vs. Affinity Designer When it comes to footwear design, having the right software at your disposal can significantly impact your creative process and productivity. In this blog post, we will compare two popular design tools, Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer, and explore their […]
www.openfootwear.com : Open-Source Footwear Design Open-Source Footwear Design Transforms Shoe DesignOpen-source design options and the various methods for collaboration and contribution among young designers is revolutionizing footwear design and transforming the way we approach shoe creation. In the dynamic realm of fashion and design, innovation […]
In today’s environmentally conscious world, reducing carbon emissions is a pressing priority for industries across the board. The footwear industry, in particular, has a significant impact on earth’s carbon footprint due to its manufacturing processes and global supply chains. Today, we will explore some innovative […]
Shoe Business Start-Ups: Ask Me Anything (AMA) Free Zoom Event – Register Now It’s Wade, “The Shoe Dog.” Today I wanted to share something I’ve noticed among MANY shoe designers and brand builders. No matter what kind of shoe designs they have… Or how they choose to start […]
A sustainable shoe brand considers its social and environmental footprint throughout a shoe’s life. Simply put, sustainable shoes usually have lower carbon footprints, are made of sustainable, eco-conscious materials, and are created in ethical factories. There are many ways to incorporate sustainability into footwear design […]
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