A 15-week training lab that focuses on product design technology.
DESIGN TEC: Apparel & Sneaker Lab
DURATION: 15 weeks, starting November 2024
FORMAT: Hybrid program with virtual classes and in-field, hands-on experiences.
PROGRAM FOCUS: Build career-ready skills in the digital economy and drive economic empowerment
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Sharpen your design skills, unlock your creative potential, and connect with industry mentors.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
1. Culture + Design: Explore the history and cultural impact of sneakers and apparel, and master the design process from concept to prototype.
2. Production + Technology: Understand the full production process, focusing on materials, sustainability, and bringing designs to market.
3. Marketing + Branding: Develop strategies for brand positioning, audience targeting, and promotions across retail and e-commerce.
4. Entrepreneurship + Business Development: Learn how to build, launch, and scale a sneaker and apparel brand, including business models, strategic partnerships, and long-term growth strategies.
5. Portfolio + Pitch: Build a professional design portfolio and compete in the final pitch competition for a chance to receive seed funding for your brand.
Branding Strategy
Cost savings
Welcomed and every pain avoided. But in certain circumstances and owing to the claims of duty or the obligations of business.
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