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JAMES LIN (London & Taiwan)

Born in 1999, A Footwear designer inspired by sport, nature, and sneaker culture. Passionate about music, art, and streetwear, I explore footwear as a bridge between sport, culture, and life.

Education

Kaohsiung University of Science & Technology (Taiwan)
Industrial Design, BS
2018 - 2022

Work Exprience

‧ Footwear Designer | Vanbestco. LTD
Performance, Outdoor & Lifestyle
Taichung Taiwan · Full time
Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

‧ Footwear Designer | Freelance
Fashion & Lifestyle
Remote · Part time
2021 - Present

‧ Upper Designer | Troung Sinh Vina
Fashion & Lifestyle
Remote · Part time
2020 - 2022 · 2 years 1 month

Awards

‧ ISPO Award
2025 · Winner (Watersport Footwear)
2023 · Winner (Trekking Footwear)

‧ Performance Days: Footwear
2025 · Jury Selection *3
2024 · Jury Selection *1

‧ NIKE On Air Design Competition
2018 · Top 3

‧ NIKE On Air Shanghai Exhibition
2018 · Exhibitor

‧ NIKE Airmax Day Taiwan
2020 · Guest Speecher

‧ ANTA Footwear Design Competition
2020 · Prize Winner

‧ Pensole x Asics x Foot Locker
Design Competition
2019 · Semi-final

‧ 361° Cross-Strait Workshop
2021 · 2nd Prize