I grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, where I discovered my passion for sports and art at a young age. I played various sports throughout middle and high school, but it was Ultimate Frisbee that ultimately captured my heart. I now play professionally with the New York Empire and was selected for Team USA in 2020. My love for Frisbee has not only given me lifelong friends and incredible experiences, but it has also opened many doors for me, including the opportunity to travel the world.
In High School, I also became deeply interested in sneaker culture and started a sneaker design business. This interest led me to switch my major from Marketing to Industrial Design at James Madison University. As a designer, I love the challenge of creating new and innovative products, and I am particularly interested in fashion and footwear design. With specialized training from Milan's prestigious Arsutoria School and real-world experience at Movado Group, I bring both European design sensibility and American innovation to every project.
- Name:Matthew Labar
- Address:Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA
- Study:James Madison University
- Degree:Bachelor of Science In Art with an Industrial Design Major
- Email:MattLabar12@gmail.com
- Material Design
- Graphic Design - Adobe Creative Suite
- Sneaker Design
- Pattern Making
- AutoCAD - Rhino 7
- Footwear Design & Development
- Custom Sneaker Builds
- Leather Working & Craftsmanship
- Product Visualization
- Design for Manufacturing
- 2019 - 2024
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design - 2023-2024
Arsutoria School of Design
Footwear Technical Program - 2015-2019
Pennsbury High School
High School Degree
- 2023 - 2024
Movado Group, Inc.
Design Intern - 2023 - 2024
James Madison University School of Industrial Design
Professors Assistant - 2023-Current
Bullseye Sneaker Boutique
Sales Associate - Flagship Location, Philadelphia