Profile: Zak Lawrence – Real Leather Design Competitions

Zak Lawrence

De Montfort University

I'm a passionate footwear designer with a deep love for innovation, style, and craftsmanship. My work bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and high-end design, focusing on 3D-printed footwear that redefines luxury and performance. With a strong eye for detail and a constant drive to push creative boundaries, I specialise in crafting shoes that merge sculptural aesthetics with functional design. I'm particularly inspired by the dynamic world of sports style, where movement, support, and attitude converge, and I explore how those elements can be elevated through advanced materials and digital fabrication. From sleek, minimal silhouettes to bold, statement-making forms, my designs are guided by a desire to create the future of footwear. Whether rethinking the traditional sneaker or developing a fashion-forward concept piece, I strive to blend sustainability, comfort, and innovation into every step. As the design world evolves, I'm excited to be at the forefront, using 3D printing to shape a new era of expressive, high-performance luxury shoes.

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FMP Beauty within Chaos

Category: Footwear

Competitions: International

my project poise in pandemonium is about the representation of how chaos can be shown aesthetically through the medium of footwear design. my designs bring inspiration from 8 different types of chaos as well as the shoes being in a more luxury style. each shoe uses high quality re purposed leathers as well as off cuts from sample books to further the sustainable practice of my prototypes. each outsole is fully 3D printed and painted to create a finished piece. all 8 of my designs follow a premium style with the use of high quality leathers and advanced 3D printing methods to minimise waste. distressed and off cut pieces are also incorporated in my project to lower the waste products from the source.