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Services

Con
sulting

Strategic design and product consulting for luxury and premium footwear brands. Available for project-based engagements, retainer consulting, and advisory roles.

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Footwear Design Consulting

Strategic creative input for luxury and premium brands. Whether building a new collection from scratch or refining an existing line, the work is grounded in deep knowledge of materials, construction, and market positioning.

  • Collection concept & creative direction
  • Product design — from sketch to final
  • Brand DNA alignment
  • Seasonal collection planning
  • Runway & show footwear
  • Commercial line development
02

Product Development

End-to-end product development management. From the first sketch to the production sample, with direct supplier relationships in Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

  • Full prototyping & sampling
  • Supplier coordination
  • Cost engineering
  • Factory communication
  • Italy · Spain · Portugal sourcing
  • Technical specification & tech packs
03

Innovation Consulting

Bringing next-generation tools and methods to established brands. Integrating AI, parametric design, and advanced manufacturing into the creative process.

  • AI for design research
  • 3D footwear design (Rhino, Gravity Sketch)
  • Parametric modelling & Grasshopper
  • Rapid prototyping & 3D printing
  • Advanced sole engineering
  • Sustainable material innovation

How we work

"We fully integrate
with your studio.
We don't replace
your team —
we amplify it."

Available for consulting

Ready to start a project?

Get in touch

Available for project-based consulting, retainer agreements, and advisory roles. Based in Barcelona, working internationally.

Direct communication with suppliers and brand teams across Europe — in Italian, English, French, and Spanish.