MAICO THIESEN
Senior Technical 3D Footwear Developer
Transforming concepts into production-ready products
Specialized in outsole engineering, injection molding, and digital footwear development.
Over 22 years of experience supporting brands from concept to manufacturing.
Rain Boot
The selected concept was translated into a fully developed 3D model, ensuring accurate proportions and preparing the design for production.
The design was inspired by traditional Japanese agricultural boots combined with architectural influences.
Initial concepts were explored through simple hand sketches, focusing on flexibility, portability, and visual identity.
The model was developed considering material behavior, flexibility, and manufacturing constraints related to rubber processes.
I paid special attention to the brand application, textures, and especially the functionality—versatile, lightweight and easy to carry.
The final product achieved a balance between flexibility, structural stability, and portability, resulting in a compact, production-ready rubber boot.
The project was successfully developed from conception to manufacturing and recognized with the Global Footwear Awards.
