What is on the horizon for Slip-Offs in 2009 and beyond?
My work will be featured in the up-coming “History of Vans” book, so make sure to check that out! Have you learned, gained, or experienced anything significant as a result of customizing? I’ve learned to decide what kind of customers to work with. I’ve found that if someone wants something unreasonable, or is unwilling to listen to my advice or throw ideas around, then the end product isn’t going to turn out, and ultimately will be a waste of both our time & money. Where do you get inspiration for designs? Most of the time the customer brings me an idea or a theme they want on shoes. From there we collect visuals and map out what will look best. What are ways you try to spread word of Slip Offs, or way in which you market yourself? Well working in marketing and having graphic design skills is quite the advantage. I am able to easily create promotions and advertise them on my website. Facebook has been a really wonderful, free marketing tool for me. But besides that, I have created real
