let’s make some gear.

Howdy - I’m Jess.

I’m a multidisciplinary designer and technical product developer with a background in outdoor, consumer, and sporting products. My work spans softgoods, hardgoods, CMF strategy, and visual storytelling, connecting usability, manufacturability, and brand. Shaped by close collaboration with domestic/international suppliers and factory partners, my approach is hands-on, iterative, and rooted in curiosity. I’m driven to create products that perform with purpose and become an integral part of the users’ experience.

  • Research & Brainstorming

    Strong product direction starts with understanding people, markets, and real use cases. Through trend research, competitive analysis, and user feedback, I identify needs and opportunities that help shape useful and desirable gear.

  • Concept Development

    I use sketching as a tool for thinking, exploring, and problem-solving. From quick thumbnails to refined concepts, I turn research and user needs into buildable product ideas with clear intent.

  • 3D Modeling & Visualization

    I use 3D tools to refine form, solve construction challenges, and move concepts closer to production. With proficiency in SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender, and AI-supported workflows, I build models and visuals that help evaluate proportion, function, manufacturability, and design intent.

  • Color, Material, Finish

    I shape the visual and tactile language of a product through color, material, pattern, and finish exploration. My CMF work helps concepts feel market-ready, emotionally resonant, and aligned with the brand they’re built for.

  • Design for Manufacturing

    Good design has to work beyond the concept stage. I develop hardgoods with production, performance, and end use in mind - balancing form, material selection, vendor input, and more to create products that are ready to be put to the test.

  • Softgoods Development

    I turn technical softgood concepts into manufacturable product through material selection, construction detailing, prototyping, and production-ready tech packs. My process includes sampling, factory communication, and refinement from early idea to finished product.

  • Vendor Relations

    I work closely with domestic and overseas factory partners to understand capabilities, materials, processes, and production constraints. Through clear communication, hands-on sampling, and iterative development, I help bridge the gap between design intent and manufacturable product.