Heart and Sole, The Omar Bailey Experience
Alumnus Omar Bailey returns to UC to share his journey from sketchbook to sneaker industry founder, featuring his new book Heart & Sole.
Join us as Omar breaks down his path from sketching shoes as a kid to designing for brands like New Balance, Adidas, and Timberland, and eventually founding FCTRY LAb. He will talk about footwear design, product development, celebrity collaborations, entrepreneurship, and how his time at DAAP helped set the foundation for his career.
