Becoming a footwear designer typically requires a combination of creativity, technical skills, and knowledge of materials and production processes. Here are some subjects and books you can study to get started:
Subjects:
- Footwear design
- Fashion design and history
- Product design and development
- Materials science and technology
- Manufacturing processes and techniques
- Sketching and rendering techniques
- Textile design
- Marketing and branding
Books:
- "Footwear Design: Concept to Customer" by Sharon Colleene
- "Fashion Design Fundamentals: A Guide to Drawing and Presentation" by Hazel Clark and Sarah E. Braddock
- "Materials for Design" by Sharon Louden
- "Product Design: Techniques in Reverse Engineering and New Product Development" by Michael F. Ashby, David Cebon and David J. Edwards
- "The Art of Footwear Design" by Michelle Ll of Hoopsnake
To prepare for a career in footwear design in India, you can consider taking courses or workshops in design and drawing, and exploring different materials and production techniques. You may also want to network with professionals in the industry and gain experience through internships or freelance projects.
Colleges in India offering courses in footwear design include:
- NIFT, Delhi
- NID, Ahmedabad
- JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi
- Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Noida
- National Institute of Design (NID), Bangalore
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai
- National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata
Note that these are just a few of the many institutions offering programs in footwear design in India, and it's always a good idea to research and compare different schools to find the best fit for you.
