Alumni Quintin Williams
Co-founder, Q4 Sports
B.F.A., industrial design, 2011
Los Angeles, California
Designing custom sneakers for NBA stars is all in a day’s work for Quintin. Through his performance basketball brand Q4 Sports, he blends technology and style to upgrade the game for professional athletes like Darren Collison, E’Twaun Moore, and Langston Galloway. Can you say slam dunk?
What is a career highlight for you?
"We have multiple NBA athletes wearing our products, and international professionals actively wearing our shoes. To be a startup in a market full of veteran, multimillion dollar companies and making significant traction has been my team’s proudest accomplishment to date. I cherish my four years at SCAD because it helped me focus my passion and skill into a profession that has enabled me to inspire people worldwide."
What unique opportunities did SCAD offer?
"SCAD offered me high-level expertise from successful professors. Without the knowledge of industry standards of professionalism, I know my talents would be lagging in this competitive field. SCAD also offered the latest design programs and facilities, so we could easily transition into real-life jobs. Employers always saw this as a plus because it cut down on training time."
What did you value most about your time at SCAD?
"I valued the relationships I built while at SCAD, which ranges from professors to peers. I remember attending orientation, and the biggest thing SCAD preached was to network while there. The people surrounding you will go on to do great things in their fields."