Kyra Markosian

Process sketch from the making of the Maison Markosian Techpack Sweatshirt.

Ideation around a versatile, waterproof, and aesthetic-forward camping sandal inspired by a camping trip with less-than-ideal footwear.

Fanciful mechanical cushioning concepts for footwear.

Concept of an ultralight running shoe that also has an ultralight impact on the environment.

Concept of an everyday sneaker made using one of our most everyday sustainability strategies- recycling.

Conceptual ideation of how to use Cyanotype, a very early photographic technology, on textiles and softgoods.

Sketch made using Cyanotype solution, glass plate, and water droplets on paper.

Conceptual ideation of how to use Cyanotype, a very early photographic technology, on textiles and softgoods.

Sketches of popular shoe silhouettes, inflated.

Sketches inspired by Modern Meadow’s lab-grown leather technology applied to footwear.

Material exploration using laser etching (not dye or other additive printing) to replicate marble patterns on white nubuck.

Vegetable tanned leather dyed using vegetable-based hair dye.

Explorations into leather surface design using a combination of techniques including vegetable-based dye, laser engraving, and UV exposure.