Vans 3D Shoe Customization Expansion

Jair

Jair Reina

Project Description I helped Vans expand their 3D shoe customization tool, enabling shoppers to personalize multiple shoes and product types in real time. By extending the front-end architecture, manipulating 3D models in the browser, and implementing advanced image upload and positioning functionality, I helped Vans increase user engagement, expand their personalization offering, and drive more sales.

The Challenge

Scaling a Single-Product Customization Tool
Existing tool allowed customization for a single shoe only
Needed to extend to multiple shoes and product types
Required reusable, scalable logic to support new customization features
Users had to be able to add images, text, and textures with real-time 3D preview

My Role

Front-End Engineer
Extended Vue.js web components to support multiple products
Manipulated 3D models in the browser for real-time customization
Generalized logic for reusable components across products
Built custom image upload and editing functionality, calculating optimal image placement on the shoe using SVG manipulation and math

The Approach

Extend. Generalize. Optimize.
Collaborated with the team to ensure scalable and maintainable code
Created dynamic, reusable components for multiple shoes and products
Developed advanced image handling for precise placement on 3D models
Focused on performance and smooth real-time interactions

The Results

Expanded Customization, Increased Engagement, More Sales
Vans immediately expanded their product personalization offering
Increased user engagement with the tool
Saw a measurable boost in sales for customizable products

The Value Delivered

Delivering High-Impact Technical Contributions
I applied deep technical expertise and problem-solving skills to extend Vans’ 3D customization platform. By translating complex front-end logic and algebraic calculations into smooth, interactive user experiences, I helped the team expand the product offering, increase engagement, and drive sales. This project highlights my ability to deliver high-impact solutions as a contributor, tackling technically challenging problems with precision and creativity.
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Posted Oct 19, 2025

Expanded Vans' 3D shoe customization tool for multiple products, boosting engagement and sales.

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Timeline

Aug 20, 2022 - Dec 15, 2022

Clients

Vans