I created this breakdown as a 3D build guide to translate a real shoe into a clean, production ready digital asset. Footwear is complex, and the details that make a shoe feel believable live in the construction, material choices, and how the parts are assembled. Before I start modeling, I deconstruct the product into clear components to lock in part separation, material intent, and scale, so my decisions in 3D are grounded in the physical design. It is a different way for me to approach a project, helping me think like both a builder and a designer as I move from blockout to surfacing and visualization, including experimenting with AI driven visualization alongside real time rendering.

This page is an exploration into modern design using today's digital tools.

Modeled (Maya, Modo, ZBrush), Textured (Substance Painter, Designer) , Rendered (Unreal Engine)

Nike - Partner Studio

Nike - Partner Studio

Art Jail Studios

Modeling