Akhila Kannoli

Footwear Designer at Woodland

Senior Footwear & Product Designer with 5+ years of experience creating performance, outdoor, and lifestyle products for global and emerging brands. Specialized in footwear design, color and material development (CMF), product storytelling, and consumer-focused innovation. Experienced in leading projects from concept generation and trend research through development, prototyping, branding, packaging, and market launch. Having worked with Woodland INNOVATIONlabs and trained at the Adidas Development Centre, I bring a unique blend of performance design expertise, strategic thinking, and brand sensitivity. My work spans footwear, packaging, visual identity, logo development, and product communication, with a strong focus on balancing aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and commercial relevance. Passionate about creating meaningful products and brand experiences that connect with consumers through thoughtful design, innovative materials, and compelling storytelling.