PROJECT DESCRIPTION

As a Color & Material Design Intern at Vans, I contributed to the Vans x National Geographic Collection, a collaboration celebrating 130 years of exploration and groundbreaking storytelling. Focused on the Vans Customs product line, I helped curate iconic National Geographic imagery and develop custom patterns for personalized designs. The collection merged sustainability and storytelling, featuring organic cotton, recycled materials, and National Geographic’s signature photography across six classic Vans silhouettes. This project exemplified the fusion of heritage, sustainability, and creative expression, inspiring adventurers and explorers worldwide.

ROLE

Color & Material Design Intern

KEYWORDS

Footwear Design • Pattern Development • Customization • Sustainable Materials • Heritage Storytelling • Collaboration Design

CREDITS

Collaborators: Allyn Tolosa, Luis Torres, Joanna Petticord