Part of the excitement of being in design is that it is constantly changing and that it is so diverse in its applications. With that comes a need to become and stay competitive in fields and individual industries through hyper-specific and market-relevant knowledge and skill training that is created and taught by designers for designers who want that competitive edge. The ICC’s Industry Badge program in Footwear Design will help you become the lifelong learner that you desire to be and to learn and network with the best designers in the industry!

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What is a digital badge?

An ICC digital badge indicates the successful completion of a non-accredited standardized course or topic. All courses and topics must meet pre-defined criteria including, but not limited to, total contact hours, instructor credentials, assessment, and feedback. Digital badges can be displayed personally online to help self-promote accomplishments. Viewers of the digital badges can then follow links to learn about the criteria and objectives of each course. Badge aggregator websites are also searchable to find employment candidates that meet specific criteria.

ICC digital credentials managed by Credly.

WHO

College students and industry professionals involved in industrial design, footwear design, product design, or other related fields.

WHAT

The ICC Footwear Design Professional Badge consists of three stacked, ICC Foundation badges. All ICC badges adhere to a strict set of published standards created in collaboration with industry professionals and to recognized learning assessment methodologies and measurements. Badges do not count towards degree completion and are not accredited.

WHERE

International Center for Creativity
4675 Lakehurst Court, Dublin, OH 43016, USA.

WHEN

One week in summer 2026

WHY

Gain creative skills and knowledge in footwear design in order to gain a competitive edge in your career preparedness and search, stand out for career advancement opportunities, or to simply sharpen your skills.

HOW

Led by industry experts.

In-person @ the ICC.

Hands-on, experiential environment.

In-room feedback via classroom facilitator.

Access to relevant technology and software licenses.

COST

$499 for the week of in-person industry professional teaching.