About me
A passionately dynamic Footwear Designer & Developer, I possess a keen eye for seamlessly blending trends with an innovative and creatively charged design flair. A proud graduate of Cordwainers Footwear and Design, I didn't just learn to draw shoes—I mastered the art of crafting them. My deep understanding of trends, construction, materials, color, and cost all originated from my solid foundation at Cordwainers.
Guided by the motto "Creativity never sleeps," I've translated this ethos into success by clinching victories in various global footwear design competitions. With over 8+ years of experience spanning men's, women's, and kids' footwear, I've navigated diverse regions, markets, and categories, molding myself into a truly versatile designer.
I firmly believe that footwear has the power to "change the way people feel," and my mission is to make them feel exceptional. With an unyielding commitment to progress, I continually push boundaries, engaging in projects that not only add value but also infuse style and flair into the world of footwear. Join me on this exciting journey of transformation and innovation!
Skills
CAD, Fashion Design, Product Development
Sector Experience
Awards
3rd Place in the Le Coq Sportif: Fixed Gear Urban Cycling Shoe Competition honor dateNov 2013 honor issuerMesh01 / Le Coq Sport, Mesh01 ''Top Ten Footwear Designers for 2012'' honor dateJan 2013 honor issuer"Mesh01'' is co-creation platform that links desi, Selected to attend first 'IPENSOLE CLASS' honor dateDec 2012 honor issuerPensole Footwear Design Academy 'Portland Oregon' hono
Clients
bambooa, Deichmann, Global Brands Group, Helly Hansen, KangaROOS, lc wakiki, Littlewoods, Next, pepkor, Primark, shoezone, totto
Chris Newman Smart has been a Contributor since 12th December 2023.