A current trend involves younger people ironically wearing mundane, conservative footwear marketed towards an older demographic. This project revolves around creating a tasteful "dad" sneaker through experimental process.
Inspiration for this design is derived from organic form and monochromatic material with a splash of color.
Ideation sketches - experimenting with shapes and silhouette
Refinement of overall form and detail
Final rendering with grey suede with ice blue molded rubble sole
Branding + color & material exercises
The making of a master sneaker pattern based on specific last form
Sculpting a new sole out of clay using a standard cup-sole with a leather armature to create a rubber mold
