During my 2nd semester vacation, I had the incredible opportunity to complete my first internship at Win Heels, a reputed footwear manufacturing company located in Kinaloor, Calicut, Kerala. The practical hands on learning opened new path for me to explore. I’m especially thankful to my supportive faculty members for guiding me toward this valuable opportunity.
As a design intern, I had an opportunity to learn practicality of footwear design, with a focus on non- leather open footwear made using PU (Polyurethane). PU materials are known for their softness, durability, and health benefits, especially for individuals requiring orthopaedic-style comfort.
Throughout the
one-month internship, I actively participated in every stage of the design and
manufacturing process. I learned how to create accurate patterns that balance
both comfort and style also gained hands-on experience in cutting and scaling materials for different sizes.
I also learnt about importance
of colour selection which plays a vital role in user preferences and product
appeal. Apart from it I also learnt about different adhesives like Poly Urethane,
Laminated Plastic adhesive, and Loctite and understood the importance of these for
assembling quality footwear.
This internship played a
significant role in bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world
industry practice. It has not
only sharpened my technical skills but also gave me the confidence and clarity required
to pursue a career in footwear design with purpose. I am happy to share that during this successful internship my 6 products got commercialization.
Thanks for reading my story.
Muhammed Shamil, B Des (FDP) 2024 batch
