We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer about their original and creative design work. is an award-winning creative designer, that makes our world a better place with their original works.
("") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work . Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
: The collection was inspired by an iconic super hero, The Flash. The goal was to create a design language that could be translated into footwear by incorporating the visual elements of the superhero. A mature audience was the targeted customer that seeks for seamless fashion. The shoes can be worn with a formal suit or a casual attire. Also, I wanted to highlight the craft of shoe making that allowed me to control every aspect of the shoe from pattern making to details.
: I wanted to gain the complete experience of designing, pattern making and executing fully working prototypes within the period of 10 weeks.
: I'm open to selling the designs or looking into a limited number to be produced and sell directly to consumers.
: 10 weeks.
: I decided to pursue an inspiration from a The Flash TV Series which triggered my idea to create a collection inspired by the character.
: I'm opened to either selling the production rights or producing them myself once I have a studio.
: It was completed during my graduate studies at SCAD and also a professor, Marcell Mrsan, was an influence in the decision.
: Besides Marcell Mrsan who was my professor during the course of the project, some classmates and faculty always provided with constructive feedback.
: It's for a mature audience. Men between 25-50.
: The attention to detail which resembles the super hero at a deeper level without being literal and the speed at what the collection was executed.
: The super hero character is the focal point of the collection, so it made sense for me to name it after him.
: Adobe Creative Suite
: The way the design was translated into patterns.
: Marcell Mrsan, a certified master shoe maker, was the professor in charge of guiding through the technical challenges.
: Technology helped towards the end to create precised tech packs if the collection ever goes to production.
: I did visual research of the Flash where I study most of his outfits since he was created.
: Time management and leaving room for challenges in the prototyping stage.
: I thought the world should be aware of what goes into making shoes and this was a perfect venue.
: Making is the most important part in the design process. That's where ideas are tested.
: It was a rewarding experience carrying out such a complete project from design to execution and is something every designer should experience as often as possible.
