From Intern to "Instagramming" with Kanye West- Joey Khamis

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In this episode we dive deep into the world of innovative footwear design with Joey Khamis the incredible mind behind Khamis Studio.

Joey shares his journey from high school art classes in Indianapolis to creating 3D modeled shoes for prominent brands and artists such as Kanye West and Reebok.

You are going to learn: 

  • Tips for pursuing a career in design. 
  • Huge innovations coming in the footwear industry
  • How the biggest brands on the market think about design

Check out these great clips from the show:  

01:25 Meet Joey Khamis: Footwear Designer Extraordinaire 02:25 Joey's Journey: From High School Art to Industrial Design 03:35 Footwear Design Contests and Early Career 06:20 Internships and Apprenticeships: Columbia and Reebok 11:09 The Call from Kanye: A Game-Changing Moment 17:33 Freelancing and Founding Khamis Studio 22:29 3D Printed Shoes: Innovation and Customization 29:07 Impressive Track Record and Zero Fee Guarantee 29:34 Celebrity Endorsements and ComplexCon Highlights 30:16 Upcoming Designs and Collaborations 32:13 The Indiana Advantage in Footwear Design 35:59 Innovative VR Design Process 39:36 Advice for Aspiring Designers 44:22 Fun Rapid Fire Questions 52:37 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

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