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“I was trying to learn 3D on my own for years without real progress. This course completely changed that. Jaren has an incredible way of breaking down complex concepts and guiding you step by step. After finishing the course, I felt like I can build anything I imagine in 3D. Truly one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had.”

“Jaren is a true reference in footwear design and innovation, he’s setting new standards for how designers can use the latest tools to bring ideas to life. There’s definitely a “before” and “after” for me with this course, I came out a much more skilled and capable designer, able to express my ideas with more clarity and confidence in 3D.”

“This intensive jumpstarted my 3D modeling skills. I had no experience before, and generally avoided it! However, Jaren is a great teacher and teaches the essential skills in a digestible way.”

“The generosity of Jaren when it comes to sharing information with us, when he could not answer immediately, he took his time outside of the meetings to record us a video to help us understand concepts. Also the fact it was a hands on course gave us all we needed to start designing shoes in Blender.”

“Working with Jaren was such a great experience. He has an incredible eye for detail and a strong understanding of form. We worked through different design directions and he demonstrated how to shape a product around a specific brand identity/story. He also gave critical feedback on my designs, helping me through my design pipeline!”

“I already had experience with 3D programs, but I wanted to improve my 3D modeling skills in a more organic way and dive into shoe design and Blender. I feel like I improved a lot and that I made the right choice by choosing this intensive course. Jaren teaches with a lot of patience and dedication, making the whole learning process really enjoyable. He clearly knows the subject very well and explains things in a way that’s easy to understand.”

“Jaren's 3D Footwear Design Intensive with Blender was extremely helpful in gaining the confidence needed to execute professional footwear design and 3D modeling projects. All the course content is extremely well-structured: from setting up the scene and digital last, through detailed modeling of the various components, to material configuration and rendering. Highly recommended!”

“When I first started learning Blender, I was truly a complete novice, unsure where to begin and overwhelmed by the sheer depth of the software. Jaren’s course changed all of that. He leads with clarity, patience, and an expert understanding of 3D design that makes even complex concepts feel achievable. Through his structured guidance, I didn’t just learn the basics: I built a strong foundation that empowers me to design with confidence and creativity.”

“Jaren's 3D footwear class could be a valuable asset to any type of physical product designer or aspiring 3D designers.”

“Taking the intensive with Jaren was a fun experience. From pulling ideas together to draft a mood board to creating an upper from a cube, it was an enjoyable process to work through. Constantly adjusting the model has helped me get better with understanding blenders tools and functions. I’m looking forward to creating more shoes with everything I’ve learned in this course!”

“The step-by-step approach has been the most helpful part for me. I especially appreciate that the first lessons focus on understanding the fundamentals of Blender, including the basic tools and workflows. This makes the learning process easier to follow and gives me a solid foundation before moving on to more advanced modeling techniques.”

“The moodboard section was one of the most helpful parts for me. I really enjoyed the tips on how to build a moodboard and found them useful for developing and organising an initial idea. Module 2 was very intuitive and easy to follow, especially considering that I had no previous experience with Blender. The way the tools and techniques were introduced made it easier for me to understand the software and follow the modelling process. I also found the advice about working with different views very useful, as well as the suggested software for understanding the shape and proportions of the shoe. These tools have been particularly helpful while trying to replicate an existing model and understand its construction.”