Footwear company, K-Swiss, has launched a creative campaign calling for individuals to apply for a chance to work with famed producer and DJ, Diplo. Registration closes at the end of the month, if you want a chance to take part in this program you can apply at www.kswiss.com/theboard.
The program will include a six-course curriculum for the invited and selected “The Board” members to participate in. The chosen next generation of entrepreneurs will be inspired and led by Diplo along with a cast of who’s who in the industry including Jeff Staple, Scott Sasso of 10DEEP, and Rachael Wang, fashion market director at Style.com. “The Board” will then work on real tasks including sneaker design, brand positioning, social media and more alongside Diplo.
The curriculum, hosted by Natalie Suarez of Natalie Off Duty, will include sessions with:
Session 01: Brand Positioning with Scott Sasso, founder + creative director of iconic streetwear brand 10.DEEP
Session 02: Ideas with a Conscience with Tyler Gage + Dan MacCombie, co-founders of Fair Trade Certified beverage company RUNA
Session 03: Sneaker Design with Jeff Staple, creative director of Staple Design + Reed Space
Session 04: Lookbook Shoot with Rachael Wang, fashion market director at Style.com
Session 05: Social Media with The Fat Jew, actor, writer + social media personality
Session 06: Business Plan with Sharmadean Reid, founder of London-based WAH Nails
Learn more about ‘The Board’ curriculum and insiders at www.kswiss.com/theboard. The application period remains open through April 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST online here. Follow Diplo and ‘The Board’ online at www.kswiss.com and through social media via #ourkswiss and #theboard.
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