The footwear-making process involves skillsets of multitudes of disciplines. For all the professionals to collaborate in a concerted manner, a working knowledge of each phase from start to finish is crucial. Marcell can guide your team to have an insight and appreciation for all parts of the footwear.
Nothing reinforces knowledge more concretely than committing it to muscle memory. With over a decade of experience in teaching both in academia and in studio, Marcell is able to help your team members hone their competence and confidence in their unique area of expertise.
If your company is ready to switch to automating the pattern and upper cutting process, Caligola CAD by Comelz, the maker of market-leading cutting machines, is the next logical decision. Marcell has the expertise to assist your team to successfully operate and implement the system in your production.

As the trends change and the technology advances, even the most classic patterns need revision from time-to-time. Marcell’s keen eye and attention to details can help refresh your footwear models while making sure they are technically sound.
For a brand that is still building their line of products, having patterns that will match the design and the last perfectly will save precious money and time. Marcell being uniquely qualified in both pattern engineering and prototyping will make sure the process is as efficient as possible and the end result is as envisioned by the brand.
How do you know your patterns are well-fitted for your lasts? How do you decide between material choices, model versions and design iterations? Following the patterning phase, a series of prototypes is pivotal in answering these questions. Prototyping is arguably the most exciting part of the footwear making process and with Marcell’s skills, you can be sure the resulting prototypes are feasible and cost-efficient as can be.

Upon inspecting the production facility, Marcell is able to make suggestions regarding increasing efficiency and creating a safer and smoother work environment.
Marcell keeps tabs on the latest technological advancement in footwear machinery and equipments and is able to make recommendations appropriate to the company’s size and output.