Footwear Design


Footwear design fascinates me because it blends my creative instincts with technical precision. I’m constantly balancing aesthetic appeal with functional performance - shaping forms, experimenting with textures and colours, and refining proportions while also considering the engineering behind each component. My design process is always evolving and hands-on, involving research, sketching, prototyping, and thoughtful material selection. I also enjoy working with modern tools like 3D modelling software and advanced manufacturing techniques. Sustainability has become a major focus also, pushing us to explore eco-friendly materials and processes, along with new technologies that make personalised, customisable footwear possible.


Origin is a sustainable sneaker brand founded by Norm Edwards, Gary Kington, and Eoin McQuone, built on a simple but radical belief: the products we make should never become waste. Every pair of Origin sneakers is designed from the ground up to be remade or unmade, engineered so that, at the end of their life, they can return to the earth naturally, leaving nothing harmful behind.

Our mission is circularity without compromise. From regenerative materials to transparent design, we craft sneakers so thoughtfully that we actually want them back when you’re done with them. Because creating products that tread lightly on the planet isn’t just our goal - it’s our Origin.

Motorcycle Boot Design

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