A clear vision and positive mindset yield AWARD-WINNING results! Schwilliamz is grateful and honored to receive two Global Footwear Awards, GFA for our work on Limitless Slides. We focused on the design portion of the project, but it took a team effort to bring it all to life. Lisa Rizzo and Jeff Dussich, our sincere gratitude for your clear vision and insightful approach to empowering and motivating athletes, both on and off the field. Your confidence in us to translate your concept into tangible, award-winning footwear integrating comfort, performance, and unique positive affirmations is truly appreciated. We would also like to recognize and thank Joe Frazier and the ICB team in the US and Asia who worked tirelessly to ensure the shoe delivered the results the team wanted. Additionally, we'd like to acknowledge the accomplishments of the other awardees. You can see their work on the winners page of the Global Footwear Awards, GFA website. We especially love the designs submitted by talented footwear students from around the world. Ann had the privilege of judging their work and the future looks very bright for the world of footwear! Finally, a big shout-out needs to go to Astrid Hebert and her team plus all the jury members for their work on the 2023 awards. #footweardesign #footwear #Shoes #footwearawards #design #fashion #fashiondesign #footweardesigner #shoedesigner
Schwilliamz Creative Consultants - Footwear Design Experts
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Footwear design for global brands & startups. Subject matter expert services for law, finance, education sectors & media
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Founded in 2003, Schwilliamz is a leading full-service footwear design and strategy consultancy firm located just outside Boston. We specialize in all aspects of footwear, providing expert guidance, design, and innovative solutions to a diverse, global client base.
Our consultancy operates through two key, closely related channels. As award-winning designers, we create exceptional footwear for brands, suppliers, factories, and entrepreneurs around the globe, helping them thrive in ever-evolving markets with enhanced product design, development, and strategy. We also advise professionals in legal, financial, educational, sustainability, and high-tech industries, as well as business executives and the media, on complex footwear-related issues. From intellectual property litigation support to new business initiatives, we empower our clients to make informed, strategic decisions.
Rooted in creativity and design thinking, our approach is collaborative, transparent, adaptable, effective, and efficient. We’re process oriented yet open minded, as in our experience this maximizes return on investment of both time and resources, while delivering consistently strong results.
We define success as our clients achieving sustained growth, leadership, and positive results through our expert footwear related guidance.
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http://www.schwilliamz.com
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- Wellesley，MA
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- 2003
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- Footwear design、strategy development & implementation、market research、expert witness、subject matter expert、footwear subject matter expert、footwear design expert、footwear development、shoes, sneakers, boots, sandals、trend research and analysis、product, consumer, and market research and analysis、mentoring和footwear expert
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38 Avon Road
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Footwear Design & Industry Subject Matter Expert | Creative Consultant | Team Leader & Project Manager | Expert Witness I Speaker
Attention Professionals Who Had to Get Up to Speed on the Footwear Industry— Fast! Whether you’ve transitioned into the footwear industry from another field or work in a role where understanding footwear is critical—think tech, law, investment, sourcing, or beyond—you’ve likely faced unique challenges along the way. At Schwilliamz Creative Consultants - Footwear Design Experts, we work with professionals like you to demystify the complexities of footwear. And now, we’d love to hear your perspective! Your insights will help us refine our services and create valuable content for others who are navigating the same path. If you have 5 minutes, we’d greatly appreciate your input! Click the link below to share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/ersKHdi9 Thank you in advance for your time and expertise—we truly appreciate it! #FootwearIndustry #IndustryInsights #BusinessStrategy #CareerGrowth #SchwilliamzCreative
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At Schwilliamz Creative Consultants - Footwear Design Experts, we know that in footwear, the foundation of a good last and great fit is business-critical. Why does this matter? For footwear brands, investors, and consultants, the last isn’t just a technical detail—it’s a key driver of product success. It directly impacts: ✔️ Customer satisfaction – A poorly fitting shoe leads to high return rates & lost brand trust. ✔️ Product efficiency – A well-designed last ensures streamlined development & production. ✔️ Market differentiation – Fit can be a brand’s competitive advantage in a crowded market. ✔️ Aesthetics & relevance – The last dictates the shoe’s proportions & silhouette, ensuring it aligns with consumer expectations. A last also plays a key role in comfort, working in combination with materials and other components to create the right feel and performance for the wearer. At Schwilliamz Creative Consultants, we help brands and industry adjacent professionals and companies make strategic product decisions that drive business growth. Working with experts like Jones & Vining ensures that every shoe starts with the right foundation. If you're navigating footwear design, business, or investment decisions and need expert insight, let’s connect. Visit Schwilliamz.com to set up a call. #FootwearConsulting #InvestmentInShoes #ProductStrategy #LastMaking #SchwilliamzCreativeConsultants #JonesAndVining Ann Williams Dean Schwartz
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The recent Birkenstock copyright ruling raises key questions about footwear intellectual property. Learn what it means for footwear related trade dress, patents, and IP protection in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eHKVuS57 #FootwearExpertWitness, #tradedress, #patentinfringement, #footwearintellectualproperty, #priorartanalysis Ann Williams Dean Schwartz #footweardesign
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We are looking forward to attending The Materials Show – NE Event on Wednesday, February 19th! We plan to explore the latest developments, attend the presentations by Jessica Del Genio and Elizabeth Graham, and connect with others in the industry. If you’ll be there, let’s make sure we connect! Feel free to DM Ann Williams or Dean Schwartz so we can find time to meet! #TheMaterialsShow #FootwearDesign #MaterialsInnovation #Networking #Bostonfootwear #NEfootwear #footweartradeshows Hisham Muhareb Ada IQ
In spite of the weather, The NW Materials Show was as lively as ever. We're grateful to have shared the experience with everyone, and to celebrate our 30th anniversary with so many friendly faces in the crowd. Now, we're off to Boston for The NE Materials Show at The SoWa Power Station! It's not too late to sign up, so check out our exhibitors list, and the exciting presentations we've got lined up. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/g-hY22Rj Exhibitor's List: https://lnkd.in/giMW6A2H THE PERFECT: Materials & Colors for Spring / Summer 2025. https://lnkd.in/gVwm7-pY February 19, 2025 1:00 PM Fitting The Data Pieces: AI In Product Creation https://lnkd.in/gN3pBqd3 February 19, 2025 2:00 PM
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AI is reshaping 2D & 3D design from faster workflows to smarter innovation. Join this expert panel webinar to explore: 🔹 AI’s impact on 3D product design 🔹 Using consumer insights for innovation 🔹 Opportunities & challenges ahead Details below—who’s joining us? ⬇️ #AI #ProductDesign #Innovation #Footwearinnovation
🚀 WEBINAR ALERT: How GenAI is Reshaping 3D Product Development! 🚀 SIGN UP HERE: → https://lu.ma/flvimolb The rapid advancement of GenAI in 2D & 3D product design is transforming the industry—speeding up design, empowering creativity, and optimizing engineering like never before. AI is reshaping how products come to life, bringing both exciting opportunities and new challenges. Join us for a 60-minute expert panel as we dive into understanding this transformation (We'll be announcing our renowned speakers soon!): 1️⃣ How AI is Transforming 3D Product Design ✅ Creating 3D prototypes from simple 2D sketches ✅ Speeding up design cycles with AI-generated variations ✅ Reducing costs and waste with virtual testing ✅ Enhancing collaboration between designers and engineers ✅ Balancing automation: Ensuring quality and originality 2️⃣ Using Consumer Insights to Drive Innovation ✅ Understanding market demand with AI-driven data analysis ✅ Personalizing designs to match customer preferences ✅ Predicting trends and reducing product failure risks ✅ Leveraging AI to streamline feedback loops & iteration A Q&A session will follow, so bring your questions! 📅 Date & Time: February 26, 12 PM – 1 PM EST 🎟 SAVE YOUR SPOT → https://lu.ma/flvimolb See you there! Team Ada IQ Elizabeth Graham Tucker Marion Stuart Nixdorff Mahdi Srour Paolo Ciuccarelli Christopher Vredenburgh, Ph.D. Randall Sanborn Rohan Bhatane Timothy Leedom Ann Williams Dean Schwartz
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Footwear Design & Industry Subject Matter Expert | Creative Consultant | Team Leader & Project Manager | Expert Witness I Speaker
Exciting things are happening in footwear innovation, and AI is at the forefront! If you're attending the NW & NE The Materials Shows, don’t miss Elizabeth Graham’s presentation: "Fitting the Data Pieces: AI in Product Creation" AI is transforming the way we design, develop, and source materials. If you're a product manager, designer, or supplier, this is a must-attend session to explore cutting-edge solutions shaping the industry, for more details see below. Ada IQ Schwilliamz Creative Consultants - Footwear Design Experts
🚨 Exciting News for the Materials Shows! 🚨 Join our CEO Elizabeth Graham at the NW and NE Materials Shows for the presentation: "Fitting the Data Pieces: AI in Product Creation"! Discover how AI is revolutionizing product creation, from smart materials to personalized designs. Whether you're a product manager, designer, or material supplier, this is your chance to explore innovative solutions shaping the future of footwear and beyond. 👟✨ Here are the dates: ➡️ NW Show: February 12, 2025 | 2-3 PM | Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR ➡️ NE Show: February 19, 2025 | 2-3 PM | SOWA Power Station, Boston, MA 💌 Want to connect? Reach out to Liz at liz@adaiq.com to schedule a meeting. 🔗 Learn more about the events here: (https://lnkd.in/eZUGfp8m) Let’s redefine product creation together! 🚀 Elizabeth Graham, Christopher Vredenburgh, Ph.D., Tucker Marion, Stuart Nixdorff, Mahdi Srour, Randall Sanborn, Ann Williams, Hisham Muhareb #AI #Innovation #FootwearDesign #MaterialsShow #AdaIQ #ProductCreation
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Join Women in World Trade, New England on Monday Feb 3rd for a very timely online discussion on trade compliance, supply chain and tariffs.
Hear the latest! Meet Paula Connelly, President of CONECT. Paula will be sharing her thoughts about trade compliance, supply chain, tariffs etc. A discussion not to be missed! Complimentary registration. RSVP here https://lnkd.in/giqkDxph
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