Course title: Concept of sustainable footwear design

Part of MICROCREDENTIAL / module: LEATHER AND FOOTWEAR IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY / Footwear in circular economy 

EQF level: 7

ECTS credits: 1

Learning methods and duration: Approximately 25 hours (10 hours of e-learning, 2 hours video experience, 12 hours work-based learning, 1 hours assesment) 

Assessment methods: Formative assessment (quizzes, group works and activities). Summative assessment (projects and assignments).

General objective: The learner will be introduced to: 

  • foundational principles of sustainable footwear design
  • the use of generative AI tools to create innovative early-stage footwear concepts
  • the relationship between materials, environmental impact, and product lifecycles
  • methods for evaluating the accuracy, technical feasibility, and sustainability of AI-generated concepts. 

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Responsible institution: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands 

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