I am at a stage in my design where I need to start making prototypes. I have sketchbooks full of ideas and all I need now is practice and some specialized help in the mould-making area. My first step is to get an internship with a shoe designer. I thought I had one, but I just got word that it fell through for reasons that had nothing to do with me. So now I am seeking both a shoe design internship with an independent designer, and someone interested in helping me prototype unusual heel shapes.
So why should anyone want to have me as an intern?
I'm a good designer. I push boundaries. But I can also reel myself back in and design very wearable things as well.
I am pretty damn good at pattern cutting and thinking in terms of functionality. When I was at Saint Martins the pattern cutting teacher was overwhelmed by the number of students in the class, so I was given half the class to teach. Turns out I was a better teacher than the teacher, and so a lot of students came to me for help on future projects. I'm not into the 1mm details (I'm not a tailor), but I do what I call "brute force pattern cutting"- I can make things do what I want, I just might not go about doing it the proper way.
I am very interested in using new or unusual materials. Things that "shouldn't" be used are most appealing. I'd love to team up with someone interested in playing with materiality and conceptual designs. My time at saint martins gave me a real appreciation for experimentation, even if I don't know a lot about it yet.
I have skills! I've worked in a lot of different mediums. I'm not specialized in anything yet, but that will come with time. I have worked with leather, fabrics, and latex quite a bit, but I'm interested in almost any other medium as well.
I am easy to work with, and I like working with others and collaborating. I am eager to learn all about shoe design and the business of being an independent designer in the field.
Some stuff I've made:
Know of any shoe designers in need of some free labor? Send them my way.
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Hello Redhead,
My name is Nick and i run a Shoe design company with my Brother and Father called ANC Designs. I have come across your blogger and have taken a keen interest in what you have to offer.
Il introduce us quickly. We are based in Southgate, North London. We have a factory where my Father designs his ranges of shoes and everything is handmade in house. From samples to orders to stock. We have two websites each with a unique range which we are trying to promote and get a name for. The first range is named 'Fabulously Fetish' which specialises in good quality and gorgeous designs in Fetish and erotica and burlesque footwear, and the second range is high end womens evening fashion footwear 'Cos K collections'. We are currently extremely busy with wholesale clients at the moment, and as we are still a new business we are not able to pay anyone to help in the factory, and your energy and love for this craft has really caught my eye.
You seem very enthusiastic to learn everything about shoe designing which is impressive because people like to cut corners and find themselves not getting anywhere because they dont know how a good shoe is made properly. This work will be hands on and difficult but will bring you the experience you need for however long you are looking for employment.
If this sounds like something you are interested in then please call me on 07834 074 167. We can discuss further information via telephone.
Thank you for your time and we hope to hear from you soon Redhead.
Kind regards
Nick
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