3D Footwear Portland

Reframing Footwear: Beyond Product to Personal Identity

In our recent conversation with Dr. Alexandra Sherlock, socio-cultural anthropologist and founder of the Footwear Research Network, she invites us to view shoes not merely as products but as profound reflections of identity and community. Dr. Sherlock emphasizes looking beyond silhouettes and SKUs to perceive footwear through the lens of memory, meaning, and care.

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Taking a Multi Generational Approach to Modern Footwear Design

In this talk from Stride 2025, footwear legend, Brett Goliff; computational design expert, David Burpee; and Behavioral Specialist, Aaron Cooper, offer a unique look into a multi-generational, collaborative approach to designing a new footwear brand, EQLZ.

https://youtu.be/hHoguIIaM1Y?si=bPTraDFBO_QueaWj

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