The Heart & Sole of Shoe Design

Ever thought much about your shoes?  Your shoes can be your best friend; they give you support and keep your feet safe and hopefully comfortable.  Ever wondered where design ideas come from for shoes and how they get from design concept to final product on the shelf?  Angelique Joseph is the Director of Product Design Development for the Naturalizer Line at Brown Shoe.  She has 15 year experience in design and product development.  Angelique is involved in all aspects of the process including but not limited to trend/styling research, designing, merchandising, product development and product review. She travels to New York, Europe and Hong Kong to research trends/style for the upcoming seasons.

Join us to find out what goes on behind the scenes in the shoe industry and what it takes to make a great shoe.  Listen in to find out:

• How demanding and time restricted the Fashion Industry really is..whether its shoes or clothing

• How the design process works in the Industry compared to what people really think – The Reality

• Who all is involved in creating a finalized product that sells