Live Sneaker and Accessory Customization for Brand Events
Bring your brand activation to life with an interactive art station. I personalize sneakers, bags, and leather goods right in front of your guests, turning your event into a talking point.
This was me in my element at a live sneaker customization event for Adidas. In just three days, I hand-painted over 50 pairs of sneakers, creating a massive buzz and giving customers a one-of-a-kind product to take home.
Here's a storytime from my first luxury brand collaboration with TUMI. I set up a live art station at their Jio World Drive store to personalize luggage tags, and the response was incredible.
Hi, I'm Ridhii! This video gives you a quick look at what I do: turning events into interactive art experiences. From painting sneakers to personalizing luxury bags for guests, I bring a unique energy to every collaboration.
Here's a close-up of one of the 22 pairs of Nike Air Force 1s I customized for a Diageo India project. The design features a vibrant marbled swoosh, making each sneaker a unique piece of art.
Nothing beats seeing the smiles on my clients' faces. This clip captures some of the cutest reactions from guests at an Adidas event after they received their freshly customized sneakers.
The demand at the TUMI event was wild. We ran out of the custom city-themed luggage tags within 30 minutes of starting the live personalization. It shows how much people love getting a unique, hand-painted item.
This was a marathon session with Adidas where I painted over 30 sneakers in under 24 hours. It was a challenge, but seeing the final display and happy customers made it all worth it.
This pair of coffee-dyed Nike Air Force 1s was a special project for an Arweave and ETH Mumbai event. The design is packed with Mumbai-themed doodles, showing how I can create highly detailed, conceptual art on sneakers.
About Featured
My live art stations are designed for the high-energy flow of brand activations. I bring everything needed—from professional Angelus leather paints to portable lighting—ensuring a compact setup that does not cramp your floor space while keeping guests engaged for hours. Whether you need high-volume sneaker personalization or detailed work on luxury leather goods, the station is optimized to keep the queue moving without losing that personal touch.
When you hire me for an event, you are not just getting an artist, you are getting an experience that keeps people at your booth. I have worked with brands like Adidas and TUMI to turn standard pop-ups into interactive stories.
How we make it work
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High-Volume Activations: Perfect for product launches. We use 'flash sheets' with pre-set designs like initials or simple motifs. This allows for a 10 to 15 minute turnaround per guest, keeping your throughput high at 25 to 35 items per 6-hour session.
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Luxury & Detailed Customization: If your event is high-end, we switch gears. I focus on intricate art for handbags, wallets, or premium luggage tags. These take 30 to 45 minutes per item, ensuring the quality matches your luxury branding.
I use only Angelus leather paints, so the artwork is waterproof, crack-resistant, and built to survive Mumbai weather. I travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area and Pune. Whether it is a sneaker drop or a store opening, let’s chat about your requirements and see what kind of buzz we can create.
Ridhii Makkar
I’m Ridhii, and I don't believe in boring brand setups. My live art stations aren't just about paint; they're about creating a buzz and giving your guests a reason to stop at your booth.
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