Christian Friis
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dynamic and creative footwear designer with hands-on experience from Fujian Shoe Factory, excelling in CAD software and production management. Proven ability to deliver compelling presentations and conduct insightful market research, successfully pitching original designs to Keen and Oral-B. Adept at client networking and material sourcing, driving innovative solutions in design.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Designer
Nuerostride
08.2025 - Current
- Designing the case and internal architecture of a medical device aimed at alleviating freezing episodes in Parkinson’s patients
Intern
Fujian Shoe Factory
08.2024
- Produced a personal design. Gained hands-on experience in production management, material sourcing, and client networking.
Intern
Footsoldiers Design Agency
06.2024
- Collaborated on client presentations and market/trend research while pitching two original footwear designs to Keen.
English Tutor
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed personalized lesson plans for diverse student learning needs. Students saw average grade improvement of 38%
Skills
- Expert level at CAD software (Fusion360)
- Expert level sketching (physical and Procreate)
- Prompt engineering (Newark AI)
- Production management Supplier liaison
- Fine art (graphite, oil paint, charcoal)
- confident presenter
Work Internships
- English tutoring, (02/2021 - 03/2023)
- Footsoldiers Design Agency internship, (06/2024)
- Longyi Shoe Factory internship, (08/2024)
- Dongguan Shoe Factory + 3D printing facility internship, (08/2025)
Awards
- Arkwright Scholarship shortlisted, 09/23
- Intermediate's Math Challenge silver, 05/21
- Memorial Day Poetry reading, 05/21
- Academic Commendation Award, 05/22
- Swimming Commendation Award, 05/22
- Design Technology Commendation Award, 05/23
Activities
- Treehouse Society (volunteering as TA at school for the autistic), 09/2023 - 12/2023, 1hr/week
- Vinyl and Philosophy, 11/23 - presenter, 1hr/week
- Design club, 09/24 - 06/25, 2hrs/week, Presenter and President
- Southeast Asians Society, 12/24 - 06/25, Presenter and President
- Life Sketching, 10/23 - 01/24, 2hrs/week
- Marlborough Swim Team, 2021 - 2023, 3-5hrs/week
- Cotton House Lower School Swim Captain, 2022 - 2023
- Marlborough Athletics Team, 2021 - 2023, 3-5hrs/week
Experience Courses
- Central Saint Martins Fashion Business short course, (11/25/2023 - 11/26/2023)
- World's Leading Schools Association Shanghai Conference, Marlborough representative, (07/04/2023 - 07/09/2023)
- Footwear factory and testing/development site visits in Fujian, (08/2024)
- Shanghai MG car design and testing center visit, (07/2023)
- Dongguan FDM 3D printing research facility, (08/2025)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Danish
Native/ Bilingual
Projects
- Modular shoe sole that is fully recyclable, can be customized to suit five different types of long distance running, and features replaceable parts to boost longevity.
- Amputee electiric toothbrush designed for Alex Lewis (quadruple amputee athlete). Features thumb-free activation, ergonomic grip for prosthetics, ball-joint to compensate for lack of wrist movement, and redesigned bristle-ends. Currently under review by Oral-B
Timeline
Product Designer
Nuerostride
08.2025 - Current
Intern
Fujian Shoe Factory
08.2024
Intern
Footsoldiers Design Agency
06.2024
English Tutor
02.2021 - 03.2023
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