Shoes and bags for change

In a new publication and a series of short films Design School Kolding and ECCO show a new direction for integrating design, technology, learning and innovation.

The book and the films are produced based on the annual cross-disciplinary course ’Brand and Collection’ with ECCO, where 50 bachelor students from the Industrial Design, Accessory Design, Fashion and Textile Design programmes at Design School Kolding have once again created innovative shoe and bag collections.

Due to Covid-19 anything from instruction methods to the view of the world were suspended and challenged during the course. The student projects were driven forward by the power of change and it shows. They inspire to new functionalities, different aesthetics, social communities and sustainable production.

The concepts and collections are created based on a set of fixed parameters, including sustainability, focus on use and users, and technology and digital transformation – the students have worked in Clo3D, Rhino, Gravity, and more.

Also the ECCO brand DNA is a parameter that the students had to incorporate in their process. A DNA that centres on nature and the human form (foot or body); respect for materials as representing the soul and core of the product; versatile function that promotes freedom (of movement); and finally Danish Modern, which is about creating a process that allows for synergy and reciprocity between design and production, enabling products that are accessible, affordable and relevant to more people.

Liam Maher, VP & Global Creative Director, Products ECCO, is thoroughly impressed by the students:

- We come away deeply reassured that our industry will fall to capable, sincere and talented hands when these students emerge from their education and bring their passion, acumen and unique sensibilities into their future careers. The future customers who they service have something truly exciting to look forward to. And so do we."

You can enjoy the films and see and download the book right here on this page. A physical copy of the book can be acquired by contacting Design School Kolding directly.