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A Sneak-Peak at the Sole Design Masterclass:
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Module 1: Sole Types, Materials & Moulding Types
18 lessons- Lesson 1: The Importance of Sole Design
- Lesson 2: History of Soles
- Lesson 3: Sole Types - Cupsoles
- Lesson 4: Blockers
- Lesson 5: Half-Soles and Top-Lifts
- Lesson 6: Vulcanized Soles
- Lesson 7: Multi-Material Soles
- Lesson 8: 3D Printed Soles
- Lesson 9: Sole Materials - Rubber
- Lesson 10: Sole Materials - EVA
- Lesson 11: Sole Materials - Polyurethane
- Lesson 12: Sole Materials - TR - PVC
- Lesson 13: Sole Materials - TPU
- Lesson 14: Sole Materials - Carbon Fiber & Gel
- Lesson 15: Moulding Types - Compression Moulding
- Lesson 16: Moulding Types - Direct Injection Moulding
- Lesson 17: Moulding Types - Injection Moulding
- Final Mission 1 Instructions
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Module 2: From Brief to Prototype
18 lessons- Lesson 1: Steps of Sole Design
- Lesson 2: Timing - Brief to Prototype
- Lesson 3: Brief
- Lesson 4: Last and Laster Upper
- Lesson 5: Sketching
- Lesson 6: Thinking in 3D
- Lesson 7: Definitive Black and White Design
- Lesson 8: Rendering
- Lesson 9: Preparing Tech-Pack
- Lesson 10: 2D Design Check
- Lesson 11: 3D Design Check
- Lesson 12: Mock-Up
- Lesson 13: Textures and Finishings
- Lesson 14: Technical Map
- Lesson 15: Sample Sole Check
- Lesson 16: Sole and Upper Integration
- Final Mission 2 Instructions
- Final Mission 2 Instructions
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Module 3: Sports Performance Rules
12 lessons- Lesson 1: Soles and Biomechanics
- Lesson 2: Minimal vs. Maximal
- Lesson 3: Sole Segments - Trekking and Mountaineering
- Lesson 4: Sole Segments - Trail Running
- Lesson 5: Sole Segments - Road running + ETPU
- Lesson 6: Road Running vs Trail Running Soles Comparison
- Lesson 7: Sole Segments - Sailing & Water Sports
- Lesson 8: Sole Segments - Winter / Snow / Ice
- Lesson 9: Basketball
- Lesson 10: Tennis
- Lesson 11: Work Safety an Special Soles
- Final Mission 3 Instructions
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Module 4: Sketch with Me from Scratch: Trekking Sole
10 lessons- Lesson 1: Design Class - Trekking Sole Introduction
- Lesson 2: Design Tools - Brief & Flex Line
- Lesson 3: Setting the Layout
- Lesson 4: Sole Profile Design - Part 1
- Lesson 5: Sole Profile Design - Part 2
- Lesson 6: Bottom Design Layout
- Lesson 7: Designing the Perimeter Lugs
- Lesson 8: Central Lug Design
- Lesson 9: Final Clean Drawing
- Mission 4: Design Your Own Trekking Sole! - Instructions
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Module 5: Urban Sole Design Techniques
8 lessons- Lesson 1: Major Sole Inventions
- Lesson 2: Retro Sneakers
- Lesson 3: Obtaining Volume
- Lesson 4: Obtaining Layering
- Lesson 5: Effects and Applications - Part 1
- Lesson 6: Effects and Applications - Part 2
- Lesson 7: Digital Design Applications
- Final Mission 5 Instructions
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Module 6: Sketch with Me from Scratch: Sneaker Sole
7 lessons- Lesson 1: Design Class - Sneaker Sole Brief
- Lesson 2: Layout of Profile Design
- Lesson 3: Defining Bottom Design
- Lesson 4: Layout of Bottom Design
- Lesson 5: Defining Bottom Design
- Lesson 6: Adding Details and Marker Rendering
- Mission 6: Design Your Own Sneaker Sole! - Instructions
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BONUS Module 7: Fashion Soles
18 lessons- Lesson 1: Fashion Soles Introduction
- Lesson 2: Dress Soles
- Lesson 3: Half Soles, Flat Soles & Top Lifts
- Lesson 5: Moccasin Soles
- Lesson 6: Die-Cut Wedges
- Lesson 7: Covered Wedges
- Lesson 8: PU Wedges
- Lesson 9: Cupsole vs. Blocker
- Lesson 10: Creative Wedges
- Lesson 11: Moulded Heels
- Lesson 12: Sćulpted Heels
- Lesson 13: Toe-Spring on High-Heels
- Lesson 14: High-Heel Design Rules
- Lesson 15: High-Fashion Sneaker Soles
- Lesson 16: Branding-Focused Soles
- Lesson 17: Outdoor-Inspired Fashion Soles
- Lesson 18: Sandal Soles
- Lesson 19: Injected EVA Sandals
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BONUS Module 8: Sustainable Sole Design
7 lessons- Lesson 1: Bio-Based Materials
- Lesson 2: Natural Sole Materials
- Lesson 3: Recycled Sole Materials
- Lesson 4: Repair, Upcycle & Recreate
- Lesson 5: No-Glue Upper & Sole Integration
- Lesson 6: Design Principles of Sustainable Soles
- Final Mission 8 Instructions
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Technical Manual Library
10 lessons- Trekking Sole Brief (Design Your Own)
- Size 42 Last: Trekking
- Sneaker Sole Brief (Design your own)
- Sports Performance Rules Manual
- Grip and Traction Handbook
- Common Errors Prevention Guide
- Material Properties and Costing Guidebook
- Lug Design Guide
- Sustainable Sole Design Guide
- Sole Design Glossary
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BONUS: Maximalist Running Sole Sketching Session
1 lesson- Complete Running Sole Sketching Session