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PROFESSIONAL 2014-2018
These projects show my Fall & Winter seasonal designs for the Northside brand over my tenure as designer. All styles featured were designed by me, but, as these projects have been developed in a team, some line arts & mock-ups may have been created or altered by other members of the design department. In a small company, each designer enjoys having a hand in all parts of the process, from ideation & mock-ups to prototype revisions & final product photography.
I was mainly been responsible for the Women's new line items each season, focusing on trend & fashion updates, while still keeping within the bounds of the Northside brand identity.
These products have been sold across the U.S. by various brick & mortar and online retailers, including Amazon, Fred Meyer/Kroger, Big 5 Sports, Nordstrom Rack, JC Penny, Sierra Trading Post, & Sportsman's Warehouse. International customers include the Chinese, Korean, Russian, & Israeli markets.
Polar Hiking Boot - 2015
technical nylon & suede boot with a waterproof half-shell design for the Fall/Winter 2016 line
embossed half-shell rendering off & on boot line art
line art & mockup to show materials - quilted nylon & suede upper with embossed PVC partial shell on a rubber outsole
photo of prototype sample
Casual Winter Boots - 2015-2017
line art of a classic ankle boot style for the FW16 line
mockups to show materials & colors - leather upper on a rubber shell outsole
photo of final production sample
line art of a fold-over style for the FW16 line
material & color mockups to show both ways to wear the boot
product photo - from left to right: unfolded boot with updated shell outsole, boot with cuff folded down & updated shell outsole, and a chevron textile-upper version from the FW17 line
mockups of the fold-over style in girls' materials & colors - PU upper (later revised to waxed canvas) with plaid flannel lining on a rubber shell outsole
product photo of all 3 girls' colors offered for FW16
line art of a pull-on style with a buckle strap for the FW16 line
mockup to show materials - leather upper on a rubber shell outsole
photo of final production sample
ideation sketches for 2 additional styles for the FW18 line with more fashion/trend styling
line art of a non-waterproof lace-up style
mockups to show materials & colors - PU upper with quilted textile inset on a rubber shell outsole
final product photo showing the boot on an updated injected TPR shell outsole made for the FW18 line
New injected waterproof shell for the 2018 Fall line
tread pattern options
request pages detailing materials, dimensions, & features - this TPR shell update is far lighter & has a much improved shape from the previously used rubber version
coloration options to replace the previous rubber shell - this injected TPR shell has a painted foxing & accent stripe
line art of a tall boot style & mockup to show materials & colors - quilted nylon & PU upper on an injected TPR shell outsole
final product photo
line art of a short boot style & mockup to show materials & colors - quilted nylon & PU upper on an injected TPR shell outsole
photo of final production samples
ideation sketches & line art showing lateral & medial sides
mockup to show materials - suede upper with textile collar & plush lining on a TPR outsole
final product photo
Casual Waterproof Shelled Boots - 2016-2017
ideation sketches
line art of a tall quilted style for the FW17 line
line art for a mid-height style for the FW18 line
line art of a mid-hseight style for the FW17 line
line art of a short style for the FW18 line
sample request page with lining & quilting specifications
material mockup of a mid-height design - PU & quilted textile upper on injected 2-color TPR shell outsole
material mockup of a mid-height design - waterproof leather & textile upper on an injected 2-color TPR shell outsole
material mockup of a short boot design - PU & textile upper on an injected 2-color TPR shell outsole
final product photos
Toddlers' Nylon winter Boots - 2016-2017
ideation sketches for a lace-up & a pull-on toddler boot
line art of a lace-up toddlers' style for the FW17 line & mockup to show coloration - materials to be used are nylon & PU upper with embossed PVC side panel & elastic toggle lace on a TPR outsole
detail page for the construction of an embossed PVC side panel for the lace-up toddlers' style above
product photos of the boys' & girls' colorations for the FW17 line
line art of a pull-on toddlers' style for the FW18 line
mockups with revised proportions to show proposed colors & materials - nylon upper with a printed cinch collar & nylon webbing pull loops on a TPR outsole
product photos of the girls' & boys' colorations for the FW18 line
PROFESSIONAL 2014-2018
These projects show my Spring & Summer seasonal designs for the Northside brand. All styles featured were designed by me, but, as these projects have been developed in a team, some line arts & mockups may have been created or altered by other members of the design department. In a company this small, each designer gets to enjoy having a hand in all parts of the process, from ideation & mockups to prototype revisions & final product photography.
I was mainly been responsible for the Women's new line items each season, focusing on trend & fashion updates, while still keeping within the bounds of the Northside brand identity.
These products have been sold across the U.S. by various brick & mortar and online retailers, including Amazon, Fred Meyer/Kroger, Big 5 Sports, Nordstrom Rack, JC Penny, Sierra Trading Post, & Sportsman's Warehouse. International customers include the Chinese, Korean, Russian, & Israeli markets.
Leather Casual Sandal - 2015
leather upper on a cork midsole for the Spring/Summer 2016 line
ideation sketches
line art & color mockup
photo of final product samples
Embossed PVC & EVA Sandal - 2016
ideation sketches
line art & mockup to show color breakdown & design intent
photo of final product samples
Nylon Webbing & PU Sandals - 2016-2017
initial line art of a strappy style for the SS17 line
revised line art with one vamp strap removed from the initial design
sample prototype request page sent to the factory to explain strapping construction
color mockups to show colors & materials - PU upper with adjustable nylon webbing straps
prototype photos
ideation sketches for 2 additional styles for the SS17 line
line art for an adjustable cross-over strap style
mockup of cross-strap style to show color breakdown & design intent
line art of an adjustable multi-strap style
coloration options for multi-strap style
color mockup showing final strapping option
photo of final product samples
line art of a multi-strap style with an adjustable heel for the SS18 line
color mockups to show design intent & materials - webbing upper with EVA backing
final product photo
Elastic Strap Sandals - 2017
line art of wrap-around elastic strap style
color mockups of wrap-around style to show design intent & materials - elastic upper with printed textile backing & a floral embossed EVA insole
final product photo
line art of a more open cross-strap style
color mockups of cross-over strap style to show materials - elastic straps with printed textile backing & floral embossed EVA insole
photo of final product samples
ideation sketches
line art
color mockups to show materials - PU upper with elastic straps & embossed neoprene heel panel
HF Injection Runners - 2017
ideation sketches
women's color mockup - mesh/textile upper with injected HF paneling & accent stitch
girls' color mockup
girls' final product photo
boys' color mockups
boys' final product photo
Webbing & Mesh Water Shoes - 2016-2017
line art
mockups of 3 colorations to show design intent & materials - PU upper with nylon webbing lace loops & mesh accents - for the Spring/Summer 2018 line
photo of final product samples
ideation sketches for a closed-up shoe style for the SS17 line
line art - full shoe style with mesh insets for drainage
color mockups to show design intent & materials - neoprene upper with mesh inserts & nylon webbing lace loops
final product photo
ideation sketches of a more open style with webbing strap variations highlighted
line art of selected open water shoe style
mockups to show materials - neoprene upper with adjustable nylon webbing straps & mesh panels
PROFESSIONAL 2015-present
These projects show my Summer seasonal designs for the Sun Ray brand. All styles featured were designed by myself and the company's merchandiser. As these projects have been developed in a team, some line arts & mock-ups may have been created or altered by other members of the design department.
I was responsible for Women's & Girls' new line items each season, focusing on trend & fashion updates for flip flops & sandals, as well as custom prints for the upcoming season.
These products are sold across the U.S. by various brick & mortar and online retailers, including Fred Meyer & Kroger.
Women's Casual & Fashion Sandals - 2017
various styles of trendy sandals with beaded & braided details for a wear-anywhere look
four styles from the Spring/Summer 2018 line
several styles from the Spring/Summer 2018 line
PU sandal with a crocheted toe strap
strappy gladiator sandal with metallic braid accent
metallic wedge sandal with laser-cut floral detail
gladiator sandal with embossed PU accent straps
elastic strap sandal
PU sandal with twisted fabric toe strap
snake embossed PU sandal
Women's & Girls' Sport Sandals - 2017
women's injected sport flip flop with embossed EVA insole
product photo of injected sport flip flop with heathered insole print for the SS18 line
girls' injected PCU flip flop with triangle-stripe print
product photo of colorations for the SS18 line
women's injected PCU flip flop with triangle-stripe print
product photo of colorations for the SS18 line
PROFESSIONAL 2018-present
These projects show a selection of my designs during my tenure as designer at the Steve Madden Bellevue office. All styles featured were designed by myself for a variety of customers.
I have been responsible for Women's new line items each season, focusing on trend & fashion updates, as well as technical fit revisions & material choices.
These products are sold across the U.S. by various brick & mortar and online retailers, including Nordstrom, Payless, Kohl’s, Ross, & Express.
Fall 2018
Strappy flat for Fall 2019 - Faux suede & embossed PU
Payless holiday dress options for Fall/Winter 2019
Platform boot variations (Fall 2019)
Sketches & CADs for a customer for their Fall 2019 line
Mixed material sneakers for Payless for Spring & Fall 2019
Spring 2018
Sketch & CAD for Payless for their Spring 2019 line
Spec page for Payless floral sneaker (Spring 2019)
Closed-up sandals for the Spring-Fall 2019 transitional season
Sketch & CADs of a slingback flat for Spring 2019
Sketches & CADs for EXPRESS for their Spring 2019 line (PU/Faux suede & clear PVC)
Sketch & CAD for a transitional Western style for the Payless Spring 2019 line
Slide collection for Spring 2019
Sketch & CADs for a flat mule (Spring 2019)
Sketch & photo CAD (Spring 2019)
Laser-cut flip flop variations for Spring 2019
Prints & flip flop CADs for the Kids’ Spring 2019 line
Strappy sandal sketch & color CADs for Spring 2019
Sketch & CAD for a tie-dye denim sandal (Spring 2019)
Sandal hand-sketches for Spring 2019
Suede platform sandals for Spring 2019
PROFESSIONAL 2015-2017
A sub-line of the Northside brand, lifestyle footwear is a more casual and fashion-based line of products with an outdoor aesthetic. I designed all styles, line art, & renderings featured here.
Select styles sold at Fred Meyer & various other retailers in the U.S.
Tall Casual Boot - 2015
tall boot design with buckle strap detail
ideation sketches & line art for the Fall/Winter 2016 line
mockup to show materials - PU upper with an embossed inset panel & faux fur accent
Short Lace-Up Boot - 2016
ideation sketches
line art & mockup to show materials - PU upper with ribbed knit inset panel & collar
final product photo
Women's & Girls' Casual Flats - 2015-2016
ideation sketches
line art & color mockup for an elastic, jersey knit, & PU slip-on flat
final product photos with floral print pop-color insole
line art for a simple slip-on flat
mockups to show colors & materials - elastic & PU upper on a TPR outsole
photos of final production samples
line art & color mockup of a PU & jersey knit flat with perforated detailing
final product photo
ideation sketches for women's & girls' styles
line art & color mockup of a PU flat with perforated toe detail & heel cut-out
photo of women's final product samples with floral printed pop-color insoles
girls' coloration mockup
photo of girls' final product samples with floral printed insoles
line art & color mockup of a PU & textile flat with elastic straps
photo of final women's production sample
girls' coloration mockups
photo of final girls' product sample
ideation sketches for both sporty flat styles
line art & color mockup of a mesh & suede flat with an adjustable nylon webbing strap & accent stiching
line art & color mockups of a PU & jersy knit flat with a cross-over nylon webbing strap & perforated toe detail
the webbing strap was later removed for a more steamlined silhouette
final product photos for the women's sport flats
girls' color mockup of a mesh & suede flat with nylon webbing strap
girls' final product photo
UNIVERSITY 2011
A redesign of a flat beach sandal into a high heel while retaining the initial concept - using a single piece of material to enclose the foot.
Foam heel for appearance model.
Painted heel
Upper development (lateral)
Upper development (medial)
Final appearance model
Final model (back)
Final model (instep)
Self-made plywood to create a structurally sound heel.
Drawing out footbed shape.
Cut down to general shape on bandsaw and further shaping with disc and spindle sanders.
Final shape before heel cut-out
Final heel shape coated in polyurethane
Final pair of shoes - marine vinyl upper with black walnut heel/outsole
UNIVERSITY 2013
WWU + Anvil Studios
Silver winner - Spark Awards 2013
Four-person team project: Design a product or system that addresses a medical issue and makes use of 'smart' devices and the current culture of social media. Each should include a wearable tech item, a docking system, and an interface with a smartphone or other device. Pay special attention to user interface and the positioning of the wearable on the user's body.
Dust is gross, but the Environmental Protection Agency says you should be more concerned about the things you can’t see.
On the macro scale, you have very little control over the air you breathe.
On the smaller scale of your home and personal environment, you have a great deal of control.
However, indoor air is some of the most unhealthy air we breathe on a daily basis. The strategy was to start indoors.
Initial Sketching
We began with a piece of wearable technology that the user would carry with them to detect air quality levels.
Initial Form Development
Model No. 1
But What Is It?
The first model was a clip-based design intended for versatility of use. But in this first round of product testing, people weren't sure what the device was or how to use it.
Sketching Round No. 2
Taking the internal structure out of the first model, we realized it could be displayed on its own, but an easy-to-use and minimal clipping mechanism was needed for functionality.
An Aha! Moment
Why not mimic something that everyone already knows how to use? It turns out the best way to explore a clipping device that makes sense to everyone is a simple, universal paper clip.
Progression of Clip
From a bent paperclip, to a FDM printed prototype.
Final Prototype
Utilizing the easy-to-use clip with a cylindrical insert containing the necessary sensors.
Existing Products for a Detection System
Most homes in the United States don’t have systems in place to monitor these types of air pollutants. And if they do, they’re all separate entities.
Why not take advantage of existing detectors and combine them into one system?
Thermostat charging dock
Charging dock alerts user about air quality concerns in the home.
A family of sensors throughout the home.
These would be wirelessly interconnected and able to facilitate maximum functionality of the system for the user.
This project is about micro-environments.
Even when you leave your home, the air around you continues to be part of your micro-environment. Sensors communicate with smartphones and computers, creating a multi-device platform which allows user to monitor air quality anywhere they go.
The device then travels with the user to dock and charge on the home thermostat, creating a level of awareness and giving the user tools to problem solve. This system is like preventative healthcare for you, and your home.
UNIVERSITY 2013
This project was a challenge for myself to create something beautiful from an artistic movement I personally find garish, and which contradicted my personal design 'style' up to this point: Memphis. Along with this challenge, I wanted the form of the cart to subtly mimic the form of a martini glass itself, reinforcing the intended function of my design.
Drawing from the geometric forms of the Memphis style, I created two divergent sets of sketch models, one rectilinear and the other curvilinear. After developing these sets independently and narrowing them down to the strongest of each, the final two models were combined into a 'mash-up' sketch model containing the best qualities of each concept.
The final sketch model was then developed into many variations, each one more complete than the last, and translated into larger and larger scales in order to decide on the most pleasant proportions. It was in this stage that more detail was added and form development was finalized.
From the physical model, the final design was translated into SolidWorks in order to enter the fabrication process and communicate with manufacturers. The core construction was water-jet cut cold-rolled steel sheet, which was bent, welded, & painted with automobile lacquer. The frame was bent and welded from stainless steel rod and then chrome-plated along with several detail pieces. Accent pieces were water-jet cut and fabricated from aluminum sheet before being counter-bored for screws and sand blasted.
Finally, all parts were ready for assembly, which consisted of fitting screws in the necessary holes and slotting the large back wheel through, so it was held in place by the back axle.
Divergent concepts
Combination of divergent concepts
Full-scale model #1
Sketches
Refinement of proportions and detail
Sketches
Refinement of proportions and detail
Sketches
Layout and hardware
Final full-scale model
Final full-scale model
side view
CAD Rendering
Final cart design
Raw parts back from manufacturer
Back-plate and lower shelf attachment
Attachment points
Back-plate and lower shelf slot together
Parts and materials
Back wheel rims and tread
Parts and Materials
Beginning to machine small detail parts
Fasteners
Tiny screws to attach non-welded parts
Bending
Top surface ready to be welded onto back-plate
Wheels
Raw stock ready to be machined for wheel attachments
Machining
Frame
Bent steel rod
Frame
Sanding prior to chrome plating
Ice Scoop
Full-scale mock up
Ice Scoop
Before bending scoop into shape (lots of extras for practice!)
Ice Scoop
Bent scoop, ready for sand blasting, and handle, ready for chrome plating
Drink Holder
Bent brass wire prior to chrome plating
Glass Rack
Bent brass prior to chrome plating
Studio
Working hard!
Senior Show Posters
Product Poster
Senior Show poster of my martini cart
Senior Show
At Mithun Architects in Seattle
Senior Show
Senior Show
Full array of carts
Senior Show
Senior Show
Finished cart on its pedestal
UNIVERSITY 2012
WWU + Extrasport
A three month project to update the design language, color choice, and user interface of personal flotation devices (PFD) with Extrasport designers as guides. I chose to focus on a female-specific model with color, comfort, and safety in mind.
Sketches
Research included color trends, interviews with professionals, ergonomic testing, and like-products comparisons, from which several concepts were developed. The top two were then combined to create the final design.
Color Trend Research
Using color trends of other outdoor apparel, three popular palette possibilities were created. The cranberry palette was chosen as a more mature update for the standard "Barbie" pink of many women's products.
Technical Layout
Technical layouts like the ones sent to manufacturers were created.
Prototyping Foam
Cutting foam for initial prototype model
Prototype Model #1
Initial prototype model (front)
Prototype Model #1
Initial prototype (open)
Cutting foam for final prototype
Foam Layouts
Layouts of foam for final prototype
Patterning
Making patterns for cloth foam covers. The contrasting blue color was used to call attention to adjustment points like clips and zippers.
Sewing
Sewing in neoprene panels between the foam
Sewing in the reflective piping.
Donning
Donning process (step 1)
Lower 'belt' of foam creates support for the bust
Donning
Donning process (step 2)
Top panel of foam stretches over bust and clips at the bottom to secure. Neoprene inserts between the foam pieces ensure a stretchy and comfortable fit.
Back view
Back view
Front view
Front view
Side view
PERSONAL 2008-present
Design (specifically shoe design) has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. In university, the Industrial Design program allowed me to build a foundation of manufacturing knowledge and design process skills, upon which I have begun to develop a career within the soft goods industry, specifically footwear.
beach sandal ideation sketches
beach sandal concept - EVA foam model (2010)
beach sandal concept - toe detail (2010)
beach sandal concept - EVA foam model (2011)
beach sandal concept - back view (2011)
sketchbook page of shoe concepts
marker rendering of my own design (2011)
3D CAD model of my own design - modeled in Rhinoceros 4.0, rendered with Flamingo (2009)
2-D CAD design - rendered with Photoshop 5.0 (2010)
sketchbook page of shoe concepts
sketchbook page from internship (Summer 2012)
shoe line based on the geological time periods of the Earth (work in progress)
graphic novel project - marker, colored pencil, & chalk on a digital background (2011)
SCUBA gear project - marker, colored pencil, & pen (2011)
treehouse design project - marker, colored pencil, & chalk (2011)
octopus illustration: using no outlines, only pattern & texture to create an image - ink on paper
form study sketching - ink on paper
tattoo design for a client based on traditional Indonesian shadow puppet characters - ink on paper
