INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Thank you to our industry vendor-partners for helping make this studio possible! I N D U 4 0 4 0 0 0 1 S P 2 3 A d v a n c e d T o p i c s i n I n d u s t r i a l D e s i g n H A N D M A D E & N E W T E C H F o o t w e a r S t u d i o P R O J E C T 1 Process | Anna Smith
Hand-made custom Birkenstocks using Birkenstock lasts, Arizona templates, buckles, footbeds, and outsoles, and donated or discounted leather.
Decon and Recon (rematerialized)
Converse Chuck Taylors.
Each shoe has it's own story...a true reflection of the diverse take on this project.
New Concept Design / Final Projects
DESIGN BRIEF:
Create a shoe that highlights Global Current Topics.
The design process included literature, market, and patent research, along with selecting artists/designers as precedent.
Ranging from handmade to 3D-designed and printed; we partnered with Gravity Sketch, the Studio Center Shop, and the JMU Makery to bring these projects to life.
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Hand-made custom Birkenstocks.
We used Birkenstock lasts, Arizona templates, and Birkenstock brand buckles, footbeds, and outsoles.
Leathers donated by ECCO Leather and ISA Leather.
District Leather Supply materials purchased with student discount codes.
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
TWO-TONED LEATHER BIRKS
Nick Loeloff; Process and Final
Materials Used: Mauve Glimmer, Ecco Leather; White Tumbled, ISA Leather
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INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
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Textures Final 3/4 shot Layering, veg-tan backer
BIRKENSTOKE
Cam Foster; Final
Materials Used: ISA Suede, ISA Leather
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
MULTILEATHER BIRKENSTOCKS
Cole Boffa; Process
Materials Used: ISA Bell Pepper, ISA Olive Night, ISA New Gourd, ISA Unknown
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
MULTILEATHER BIRKENSTOCKS
Cole Boffa; Process
Materials Used: ISA Bell Pepper, ISA Olive Night, ISA New Gourd, ISA Unknown
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Right Medial/Left Lateral C. Final Hero Shot
Right Lateral/ Left Medial
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
BIRKENSTOCKS
Jack Burrows; Process Materials used, Ecco Leather: Espresso
Hole Punching
Vacuum Clamp table
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
BIRKENSTOCKS
Jack Burrows; Process Materials used, Ecco Leather: Espresso
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
FLANNEL BIRKENSTOCKS
Matt LaBar; Final
Materials Used: Upcycled Flannel Shirt, Leather Backing, Binding Tape
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY A VIDEO OF MY PROCESS CAN BE SEEN HERE: HTTPS://WWW INSTAGRAM COM/ MLCUSTOMS /
CORDUROY BIRKS
Quinn Gagne; Final
Materials Used: Upcycled Corduroy Shirt, VegTan Leather Backing, Binding Tape
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Textures
Layering,
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Final 3/4 shot
veg-tan backer
DARK ROAST BIRKENSTOCKS
Ky Leach Process
Materials used, Ecco Leather: Espresso
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INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Cutting Leather Fitting Gluing
DARK ROAST BIRKENSTOCKS
Ky Leach: Final
Materials used, Ecco Leather: Espresso
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
CREAM BIRKS
Nate Gagnon; process
Relaimed Automotive Upolstry Leather: Ragtime Fabric
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C. Vacum Table finished product Gluing
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
CREAM BIRKS
Nate Gagnon; Final
Relaimed Automotive Upolstry Leather: Ragtime Fabric
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
BIRKENSTOCKS
Lucia Zeimet; Process
Materials used, Ecco Leather: Espresso
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C. before buckles vacuum clamp table finished adding buckles
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
BIRKENSTOCKS
Lucia Zeimet; Final
Materials used, Ecco Leather: Espresso
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
TWO-TONED BIRKENSTOCKS
Paloma Prasad; process
Materials Used: Conceria 800 Toscano, Sand and Artigiano del Cuoio (ADC) Old Fashion, Emerald
Gluing
Gluing
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Gluing
TWO-TONED BIRKENSTOCKS
Paloma Prasad; Final
Materials Used: Conceria 800 Toscano, Sand and Artigiano del Cuoio (ADC) Old Fashion, Emerald
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
BIRKENSTOCKS
Helen McDowell; Process
Material used; Opera Derby Waxed Suede | Color: Olive
Hole Punching
Vacuum Clamp table
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Pattern Pieces
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
BIRKENSTOCKS
Helen McDowell; Final
Material used; Opera Derby Waxed Suede | Color: Olive
Outsole/ Lateral view
Material detail shot
Hero photo
INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
BIRKENSTOCKS
Punching Holes
Cutting Patterns
Suede Pieces
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INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Michaella Lynch; Process Material used; Opera Derby Waxed Suede | Color: Ranger
BIRKENSTOCKS
Michaella Lynch; Final Material used; Opera Derby Waxed Suede | Color: Ranger
Top View
Detail Shot
Detail Shot
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INDU 404 0001 SP23 Advanced Topics in Industrial Design | HAND MADE & NEW TECH Footwear Studio SPRING 2023 Anna Marie Smith, MID | Visiting Professor of Industrial Design | JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
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I N D U 4 0 4 0 0 0 1 S P 2 3 A d v a n c e d T o p i c s i n I n d u s t r i a l D e s i g n H A N D M A D E & N E W T E C H F o o t w e a r S t u d i o S P R I N G 2 0 2 3 A n n a M a r i e S m i t h , M I D | V i s i t i n g P r o f e s s o r o f I n d u s t r i a l D e s i g n J A M E S M A D I S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
