From Intern to "Instagramming" with Kanye West- Joey Khamis
Designer Joey Khamis shares how he went from Indiana classrooms to creating futuristic shoes for Kanye West and Reebok. This is your look into VR design, 3D printing, and how indie talent is reshaping global footwear.
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Podcast Summary
In this episode we dive deep into the world of innovative footwear design with Joey Khamis the incredible mind behind Khamis Studio.
Joey shares his journey from high school art classes in Indianapolis to creating 3D modeled shoes for prominent brands and artists such as Kanye West and Reebok.
You are going to learn:
Tips for pursuing a career in design.
Huge innovations coming in the footwear industry
How the biggest brands on the market think about design
Check out these great clips from the show:
01:25 Meet Joey Khamis: Footwear Designer Extraordinaire
02:25 Joey's Journey: From High School Art to Industrial Design
03:35 Footwear Design Contests and Early Career
06:20 Internships and Apprenticeships: Columbia and Reebok
11:09 The Call from Kanye: A Game-Changing Moment
17:33 Freelancing and Founding Khamis Studio
22:29 3D Printed Shoes: Innovation and Customization
29:07 Impressive Track Record and Zero Fee Guarantee
29:34 Celebrity Endorsements and ComplexCon Highlights
30:16 Upcoming Designs and Collaborations
32:13 The Indiana Advantage in Footwear Design
35:59 Innovative VR Design Process
39:36 Advice for Aspiring Designers
44:22 Fun Rapid Fire Questions
52:37 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts
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Guest(s)
Joey Khamis
Date Published
February 5, 2025
