I bring a proven, systematic approach to modern soft goods design — blending authentic hand-drawn ideas with AI and deep real-world experience in international production. I specialize in creating thoughtful, market-ready products for brands that value both creative originality and production efficiency.
My work spans design development, global sourcing, and brand identity, with a collaborative mindset that helps ideas move smoothly from concept to consumer. I’m passionate about using innovative tools responsibly, always staying curious, and helping my clients stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.
Eagle Creek Product Development : Designed by Mark Davis
Caldera series, won gear of the year in 2020 at Outdoor Retailer
Eagle Creek product development : Recycled series - an all-over print of multiple sizes & colors of micro-plastic, using recycled polyester and webbing.
This project was managed by a few people, I drove it home to production.
Example of Tech Pack pages : Eagle Creek
These are pre-production tech packs, calling out fabric placement and dimensions.
HydroFlask Product Development : These were designed by a few designers and I provided construction and build support.
Hydration backpack & first production of cooler packs and totes and many other small accessories, including an ice pack.
In the early stages of this development there was a lot of experimenting with construction and cooling testing. The soft coolers were mostly welded parts, one of the most challenging projects I've worked on. The backpack was part of the "gear of the year" in 2017 at Outdoor Retailer.
Example of Tech Pack pages : HydroFlask, components pages and stitching details.
Samsonite Product Development for all casual bags and business cases.
This backpack was a consistent top seller at Best Buy. The rolling Business case was also a best seller at Staples.
Casual business messenger bag and backpack, I did all of the development mostly on-site in China. I created the abstract camouflage print.
Print Design for textiles and zipper tapes
Nathan Product Design and Development
A simple hydration vest with minimal features
Women's hydration backpack and children's hydration backpacks
Nathan quick concept sketches - roughing out form and features.
Sherpa canine accessories re-branding with over
30+ new products for the parent company Petwise.
Booster car seat user testing with my elderly chihuahua and a page from the tech pack
Travel tote - storable backpack straps and a fold-out cooling mat
Concept for car and travel carrier
Freelance work - dog collar concept - concept ideation in mid-journey, then specified with possible components
Freelance project for an outdoor hanging organizer
Abstract camo print design for the outdoor hanging organizer
