
Summary
In this episode, host Chloe Emme interviews Cesar Idrobo, a renowned shoemaker and design consultant, who shares his journey from studying industrial design to working with major brands like Adidas, Yeezy, and Crocs. Cesar discusses the importance of networking, finding inspiration, and the challenges of balancing creativity with business. He reflects on pivotal moments in his career, memorable experiences, and the lessons learned from mistakes. The conversation highlights the excitement of the creative process and aspirations for future collaborations.
Follow Cesar: Instagram: @cidrobo Follow I Made That: Instagram: @IMadeThat.co Intro/Outro Song: Clemits Find him on Instagram @Clemits
Keywords
Cesar Idrobo, footwear design, creativity, networking, business, inspiration, career success, creative process, design challenges
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Creative Journeys
02:54 Cesar Idrobo's Path to Footwear Design
06:09 The Importance of Networking in Creativity
09:08 Finding Inspiration and Influences
11:58 Navigating the Challenges of Creative Work
14:46 Lessons Learned from Creative Entrepreneurship
17:58 The Excitement of Bringing Ideas to Life
20:52 The Value of Contracts in Creative Work
24:13 Dream Clients and Future Aspirations
27:08 Pivotal Moments in a Creative Career
29:55 Wild Stories from the Creative World