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Senior Industrial Designer | Product Development Expert | Concept to Manufacturing I am a Senior Industrial Designer with 15+ years of experience developing consumer products from early concept through mass production. I help startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands turn ideas into manufacturable, market-ready products by combining industrial design, engineering awareness, and real-world manufacturing knowledge. My focus is not just creating attractive concepts — it is developing products that can actually be produced, scaled, and sold. Over the past decade, I have worked on a wide range of consumer products including consumer electronics, home & kitchen products, oral care, medical devices, lifestyle accessories, and kids’ products. My work has supported products sold through major retailers and global brands including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Newell Brands, Perrigo, Gibson Homewares, Microsoft, Nokia, and Disney. I specialize in guiding products through the entire development pipeline — from initial concept and design language to production-ready CAD and factory collaboration. My process focuses on three key outcomes: • User-centered design that stands out in the market • Engineering-aware development that reduces costly redesigns • Manufacturing-ready CAD optimized for tooling and production I regularly collaborate with engineering teams, sourcing specialists, and manufacturers to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing. My experience with materials, tooling, and production methods allows me to design products that are both beautiful and practical to manufacture. Core Services • Industrial Design & Product Strategy • Concept Ideation & Design Exploration • Sketching & AI-Assisted Concept Development • 3D CAD Development (Production-Ready) • Product Architecture & Internal Layout • CMF (Color, Materials, Finishes) • Prototyping & Supplier Collaboration • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) • Manufacturing & Production Guidance Typical Clients I Work With • Hardware startups preparing for production • Entrepreneurs launching new consumer products • Companies expanding their product lines • Teams that need production-ready CAD and manufacturing support I am known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on moving projects forward efficiently and avoiding costly development mistakes. Whether you need help refining an idea, developing production-ready CAD, or bringing a complete product to market, I would be happy to support your project. I look forward to learning about your product and helping bring it to life.

Hi there! My name is Stephanie and I’m a multidisciplinary designer and creative leader with a background spanning brand design, product design, UI/UX, web, and environmental/experience design. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, systems thinking, and user experience. Through a collaborative and research-driven process, I translate your vision, values, and audience into a cohesive brand system that feels both distinctive and intentional. Whether you’re launching something new or evolving your identity, I'll help you build a brand that feels true and stands out.

Experienced & Passionate Director Level Fashion Designer | Global Manufacturing Partnerships (USA, China, Portugal, Turkey, Colombia) | Small Batch Production Overview: Hi, I’m Nicole Katherine — a senior-level fashion designer with 15+ years of experience turning bold ideas into fully developed, production-ready apparel collections. I've designed for major brands like Lucky Brand, True Religion, and Popflex Active, as well as helped dozens of startups in activewear, golf, resort, swim, couture, and kidswear build lines from the ground up. Whether you're launching a new product or refining an existing one, I bring both creative vision and technical precision, along with trusted global vendor relationships. Services I Offer: Tech Packs – Clean, detailed, factory-ready Apparel Design – Sketches, CADs, silhouettes, and fabric direction Textile & Print Design – Custom repeats, placement graphics, and branding Trend Forecasting & Line Planning – Mood boards and collection concepts Pattern Making – Manual and digital (ideal for made-to-measure or couture) Production Sourcing – Ethical, vetted vendors in the U.S., India, Turkey, Colombia & China Why Clients Choose Me: Impeccable specs, grade rules, and fit notes Timely communication and strategic guidance Real-time collaboration with product teams Experienced in both high-end and high-volume production If you're looking for a partner who can guide your product from sketch to sample to shelf, let’s talk. I’m happy to share relevant portfolio samples and discuss how I can help your brand grow. ✨ Let’s create something exceptional — together.

Principal Product Designer with 15+ years making complex products feel simple, trustworthy, and intuitive. I've led design teams at Chase, JPMorgan, Invesco, and shipped products for Ogilvy, TabaPay, FastWill, Anthony Pompliano, and many startups. My work covers AI products, fintech, payments, legal tech, blockchain, and web3, across institutions managing hundreds of billions in assets and startups shipping products. I design AI-powered products and vibe code as a core part of my workflow. Using Claude Code and Figma MCP, I run an iterative design-to-prototype-and-back process that cuts concept-to-prototype time by 50%, generates multiple design directions faster, and produces near-production specs that reduce design-to-engineering back-and-forth. My approach is behavioral design. Understanding how people actually think, decide, and act shapes every design decision I make. That understanding drove a 12% increase in Zelle adoption at Chase, a 75% conversion improvement at FastWill, a legal tech platform for estate planning, and a 45% adoption increase for Respond, a B2B SaaS platform for law enforcement operations. What working with me looks like: → 50+ clients across fintech, web3, and AI spanning SaaS, B2B, B2C, and dashboard products → Vibe coding and AI-assisted workflows that move from concept to near-production prototype fast → Effective leading design teams, partnering cross-functionally, or operating as a sole contributor → Systems thinking built to scale beyond the project If you're building in fintech, AI, or web3, let's talk.

Having worked as a designer and as a product engineer, I have a uniquely strong understanding of construction, material, pattern making, and manufacturing which allows me to create aesthetically distinct and highly functional products. My client list includes: Alfred Dunhill, Calvin Klein, Kurt Geiger, Massimo Dutti, Oxsight, Pittards, Raie., RedPrestige, UrbanOutfitters, Wallmart, Zara & many others. •Multidisciplinary product designer. Speciality in handbags, backpacks, SLGs, diaper bags, luggage, hard and soft goods, packaging, seamless print design, tech packs, and trend/mood boards. •Expert level in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Procreate. •Beautiful renderings and graphic designs. •Ability to work quickly and independently. 'Ana played a great role in the Calvin Klein accessories team, supporting us during the entire process of the product, from researching to technical specifications. She is a reliable and dedicated designer with good computer skills and a great sensibility for aesthetics.' M.Cavallini, Senior Accessories Designer at Calvin Klein

Fashion tech pack designer with 10+ years of experience creating factory-ready tech packs, CLO3D 3D models, and digitized patterns for fashion startups and emerging brands for garments and accessories. Fashion founders come to me when they're ready to get serious about production — and want to get it right the first time. I create detailed, industry-standard tech packs, CLO3D 3D models, and digitized sewing patterns for fashion brands and startups across every garment category. With 10+ years of experience working with fashion brands in the San Francisco Bay Area, I know what factories actually need — and how to make sure your product gets made exactly the way you envisioned it. Most of my clients are founders who are launching their first collection or scaling an existing line. What they have in common: a clear vision, a defined customer, and a product worth making well. What I deliver: — Tech packs built to industry standards: technical flat sketches, complete bill of materials, construction callouts, colorways, measurement specs, point of measure diagrams, and sample evaluation charts. — CLO3D 3D models and digitized sewing patterns in DXF format — so you can see exactly what your garment looks like before committing to a physical sample, and give your manufacturer a pattern to work from. — Fabric and trim sourcing guidance — find the right materials for your design, price point, and quality goals. — Full service packages — brand consultation, design development, 3D model, complete tech pack, and factory referrals for founders who want one person handling the technical side start to finish. — Design consultations — refine ideas, solve construction challenges, and make informed decisions before investing in sampling. Garment categories I work in: Activewear | Swimwear | Womenswear (RTW) | Menswear | Childrenswear (CPSC-compliant sleepwear) | Accessories & Bags | Loungewear | Outerwear | Golf & Streetwear I specialize in complex and technically demanding products — the ones that require real problem solving, not just filling in a template. I've worked on products that have sold hundreds of thousands of units, and I bring that level of expertise to every project regardless of size. Every project is done by me personally — no outsourcing, no junior designers. You get 10+ years of focused technical expertise and direct, clear communication throughout. Turnaround is typically 2–3 weeks. You'll receive a personalized quote within 24 hours of reaching out. Let's talk about what you're building. --- SKILLS 1. Tech Pack Design 2. Fashion Design 3. CLO3D 4. Apparel Design 5. Pattern Making 6. Technical Design 7. Garment Construction 8. Adobe Illustrator 9. Product Development 10. Bill of Materials 11. Activewear Design 12. Swimwear Design 13. Accessories Design 14. Childrenswear Design 15. Fashion Consulting