_SAWA LEATHER SNEAKER
Background
"The details are not the details. They make the design."
—Charles Eames
Inspired by traditional leather craftsmanship and intricate hand-sewing techniques, I set out to create a footwear design that blends traditional leather construction with modern footwear and sneaker design.
Outcome
A streetwear inspired athletic sneaker, incorporating high-quality European leather for both style and comfort. The Sawa Leather Sneaker combines traditional leather craftsmanship and active footwear to create a versatile design that can be worn both on and off the court.
Background
"The details are not the details. They make the design."
—Charles Eames
Inspired by traditional leather craftsmanship and intricate hand-sewing techniques, I set out to create a footwear design that blends traditional leather construction with modern footwear and sneaker design.
Outcome
A streetwear inspired athletic sneaker, incorporating high-quality European leather for both style and comfort. The Sawa Leather Sneaker combines traditional leather craftsmanship and active footwear to create a versatile design that can be worn both on and off the court.
_Sketching
Ideation using Copic Markers
Ideation using Copic Markers
_Process
Leather hand-stitching samples, exploring both structural integrity and accenting.
Leather hand-stitching samples, exploring both structural integrity and accenting.
_Inspiration
Below is a collection of product design imagery and moodboard references that helped inform the visual language of my design.
Below is a collection of product design imagery and moodboard references that helped inform the visual language of my design.
