Qualifications: 1990 High School degree in languages at "G. Peano", with a score of 58/60 - Rome.

1992 Shibori tie and dye fabric degree.

1993 Fur design degree at Associazione Italiana Pellicceria-Rome.

1994 Four year fashion design degree at Academia di Costume e Moda, Rome, Italy (110-110 score, with a dissertation on ì1800-10 English costume as an inspiration for a fashion collection).

1995 Two year female apparel pattern making degree at Academia di Costume e Moda, Rome,  Italy.

1996 Summer session at Fashion Institute of Technology of New York, US.

1996 900 h. course "Costumisti dello Spettacolo" (cinema and theatre costume design) by Polimoda in Prato.

1998 300 h. course Donne Imprenditrici (create your own business) Prog. NOW-Cons. Iside, by Enaip Lazio.                              

1998-1999 1100 h. course Stilista-modellista di Calzature (shoes pattern maker and designer) at C.E.R.C.A.L., School of Footwear Design  and Pattern Making- San Mauro Pascoli /Fo/Italy.

 2004 four year Cultural Anthropology degree  at La Sapienza University of Rome/Italy,  with a dissertation  on One Nigerian Aladura Church: The Cherubim and Searphim Church,  110/110 cum laude score.

Shoe Styles: adies - men - baby - children  - youth  - brownshoes

I’m a free lance senior footwear designer with a long experience in the field. My ability to sketch both technical drawing and freeform renderings is quite great. In my work experience Iíve developed product directly with factories and have a complete understanding of product development from concept through manufacturing. My skills go from trend and material research to lasts, outsoles, heels and upper design; from idea to sample collection definition. I directly follow last, heel and upper makers.  I’m able to draw on lasts, to create innovative ideas for outsoles and uppers and Iíve a decisive eye for detail and a strong command of color and understanding of merchandising.

Established in 1973, the business has steadily expanded to establish itself as a leading Design Consultancy company with worldwide clientele.

Clients include major brands, Sketchers USA being an important current client.

Shoe Styles: Ladies - Men - Baby - Children - Youth - Sneakers - Sole designs - Bows and Trims (Also bridal and handbag bows).

Our services include, shoe design, pattern cutting, fashion forecasting, colour predictions, sole unit and heel design. Specialists in creating cartoon characters. Trade fairs in Europe and USA are also covered. Our USA company, Fashion Trends Inc. provide for the needs of USA and South America. Specialist in shoe patent and intellectual property cases as an Expert Witness.

1975 - 1980  joined Harvey Bootmakers from school. Trained as pattern cutter and designer. Passed CFI footwear technicians papers 1-4 with distinction at Southfields College, Leicester.

1980 - 1990  started design consultancy and serviced over one hundred company's in the U.K. and Europe including Clarks, K's, Barkers, Trickers, Winstanley, Airwair, Edward Green, Barracuda of Italy, Dunlop, Lotus, and many other unbranded company's including numerous womens and children's manufacturers. Many projects undertaken on behalf of the DTI funded consultancy scheme through the design council.

1990 - 1993  started developing and sourcing footwear for niche retailers including Red or Dead, Duffer of St George and Lawler Duffy.

1993 - 1999  started brand X England, exporting to Japan, Europe, USA and the UK to mail order catalogues, Gus, Littlewoods, Grattan, empire stores, Freeman's ( both mens and womens, a total of over 40 lines seasonally. ) retailers including Sacha, Dune, Jade, Raw, River Island and many independents. Also started Daniel Pallett label selling to Kurt Geiger for Harrods, Dickens and Jones, Rackams and many other outlets. Spent five years associated with J.R.Gammidge group as a group company. In 1999 opened own retail shop.

Strengths:  creative directional footwear design including uppers, components, lasts, soles, and heels combined with technical knowledge of shoe making, shoe making problems and quality issues. Experienced with most constructions. Experienced in production control, importing and distribution.

If you can use my experience please feel free to contact me.

Qualifications: University of Cincinnati, Columbus college of Art and Design.

Shoe Styles: Ladies - Men - Baby - Children - Youth - Sneakers - Sport sandals.

I am an award winning Designer/Art Director with a new line of sport sandals that will be a HUGE hit, as well as several other concepts. I was a former Art Director at Nike's advertising agency and I designed toys for Kenner/Hasbro way back.