30th Anniversary course
Learn how to design and develop footwear in 3D with Icad Lancer through live, hands-on training with the Red21 team.
Starts 28 September 2026
Course information
Get ready for your Icad Lancer training
This live online course is designed to give participants a practical understanding of Icad Lancer and its 3D footwear design workflow. Throughout the training, our technical specialist will guide you through the main tools and processes in a structured and hands-on way.
Course schedule
What will you learn?
Course Overview
You will learn how to transition existing data into the system by importing lasts from external formats, and how to construct functional manufacturing lasts tailored for production.
Last Flattening
This module teaches you how to generate a last from three distinct surfaces, execute precise last flattening techniques for pattern drafting, and tackle specialized boot last creation.
Model Creation
You will explore the core environment, customize and navigate toolbars and display settings, and maintain an organized workflow through efficient layer management.
3D Pieces
This section focuses on the complete lifecycle of 3D pieces, teaching you how to create new shapes, edit geometries, organize data structures, and leverage a digital piece library.
Bring individual components together to form a cohesive digital upper. You will learn advanced stitching techniques to join pieces securely and manage realistic 3D volumes.
Materials
This module covers applying pre-existing textures from the library, managing material databases, and building or editing custom materials from scratch to match real-world textiles and leathers.
Components
You will master importing complex component files and utilizing automated wizard tools to create new components efficiently.
Deformers
This section introduces advanced deformation tools, including cage adjustments, curve-based modifications, rotations, and bump mapping for organic detailing.
PBR & Render
Learn how to configure PBR scenes, edit and manage scene-specific materials, handle object instances, and execute high-quality rendering.
BOM (Bill of Materials)
This module breaks down material allocations across every element of the shoe, detailing materials used for pieces, stitching, accessories, components, and auxiliary items.
Techpack
You will explore comprehensive techpack overviews, compiling general production information, timelines, and cost estimates into a unified package.
Beyond the course
Keep Learning After the Course
Your learning doesn’t stop when the live sessions end. Continue practising with Icad Lancer and count on Red21’s technical support for the next three months. You’ll also receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
3 MONTHS FREE
Icad Lancer licence
Continue practising and developing your own work after completing the training.
3 MONTHS FREE
Red21 Basic Helpdesk
Get technical assistance from our team while putting what you've learned into practice.
OFFICIAL ICAD TRAINING CERTIFICATE
Certificate issued by Red21
Receive a certificate issued by Red21, Icad’s exclusive worldwide distributor for the footwear industry, certifying your completion of official Icad Lancer training.
Our experience, your advantage
Why train with Red21?
For 30 years, Red21 has worked alongside footwear companies around the world implementing Icad, training its users and providing ongoing technical support.
As Icad’s exclusive worldwide distributor for the footwear industry, our experience goes beyond knowing the software. We work with Icad users every day, helping them apply the technology to real footwear design and development workflows.
That experience is what we bring to every training session.
Meet your instructor
Saray Frutos
Icad Technical Specialist · Red21As part of Red21’s technical team, Saray works closely with Icad users, providing technical support and delivering training to footwear companies using the software in their day-to-day work.
Her role gives her first-hand experience not only with Icad Lancer and its tools, but also with the questions, challenges and different workflows that arise when professionals start using Icad or want to get more out of it.
Throughout the course, she will guide participants through Icad Lancer in a practical, hands-on way, sharing the knowledge and experience gained from working directly with Icad users and helping them apply the software in real professional environments.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Do I need previous Icad experience?
No. Previous experience with Icad is not required. The course is designed to guide participants through Icad Lancer step by step, from the fundamentals to the tools and workflows covered during the training.
Do I need an Icad Lancer licence to attend the course?
No. You do not need to have your own Icad Lancer licence. Access to Icad Lancer is included throughout the course and for three months after it ends.
What are the computer requirements for the course?
To use Icad Lancer during the course, your computer should meet the following requirements:
What happens if I cannot attend one of the live sessions?
As this is a live training course, we recommend attending all scheduled sessions. Individual make-up sessions and recordings are not included, so any session you are unable to attend will be missed.
Are sessions recorded?
No. The course is delivered exclusively as live, interactive training and recordings of the sessions are not provided. Participants are not permitted to record, reproduce or distribute the training sessions, either in whole or in part.
When does the 3-month Icad Lancer access begin?
Your Icad Lancer access will be activated for the duration of the course and will remain available for three months after the training ends, giving you plenty of time to continue practising and applying what you have learned.
What does the Red21 Basic Helpdesk include?
Red21 Basic Helpdesk provides technical assistance with questions and basic issues related to the use of Icad Lancer during the three-month period following the course.
Requests are handled by Red21’s technical team on a non-priority basis. The service is intended for technical support and does not include additional training, project development or tailor-made assistance.
How will I know if my place has been confirmed?
After submitting the registration form, you will receive an email within the next few days confirming whether a place is available for you on the course.
If a place is available, we will also send you a payment link to secure your place.
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After submitting the form, you will receive an email within the next few days confirming whether a place is available for you on the course.