Open to opportunities

Ndeyfatou Ceesay

@ndeyfatouceesay

Message

I develop production-aware hybrid material systems for footwear, leather, and textiles.

Italy

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to develop material systems and hybrid surfaces where structural experimentation, finish refinement, digital tools, and artisanal processes can translate into production-aware footwear, textile, or fashion projects.

I've developed hybrid leather systems through my MA thesis at Istituto Marangoni Firenze and Biolab Lisboa, using CNC-milled moulds, pigment infusion, structural casting, laser engraving, and material layering to refine surface tension and finish behaviour.

At Nike World Headquarters, I supported footwear material exploration across performance and lifestyle categories. Through NFC Studios, I've led concept development, material sourcing, surface experimentation, and fabrication oversight for independent apparel and textile projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Surface & Material Development

Istituto Marangoni Firenze

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Developed a structural hybrid leather system using CNC-milled moulds and explored bio-composite surface systems with pigment infusion and structural casting. Investigated surface manipulation techniques including laser engraving and material layering.

Leather Working Pigment Infusion Casting Laser Engraving Layering Digital Tools

Creative Founder

NFC Studios

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Directed concept development and materials sourcing across independent apparel and textile projects. Led surface experimentation and fabrication oversight integrating experimental production methods.

Concept Development Materials Sourcing Experimental Production

Footwear & Materials Apprentice

Nike

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Contributed to footwear material exploration across performance and lifestyle categories, supporting material sampling, colour application, and concept translation within cross-functional teams.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Biolab Lisboa

Fabricademy, Textile and Technology

2025 - 2026

Activities and societies: Scholarship

Fabricademy - Textile and Technology Academy, exploring bio-composite surface systems and structural casting.

Istituto Marangoni Firenze

Master of Arts, Fashion Art & Textile Innovation

2024 - 2026

Activities and societies: Vogue Italia Scholarship

MA in Fashion Art & Textile Innovation, focusing on material systems, structural experimentation, and finish refinement across leather, textile, and hybrid surfaces.