Founded a community-driven initiative to support low-income, NYC-based women artisans through sustainable apparel design and economic opportunity
Led user research and marketplace analysis to identify pain points and define a launch strategy aligned with both maker needs and consumer behavior
Developed the brand identity, product strategy, and visual aesthetic for a hand-knit collection spanning apparel and accessories
Created scalable design systems for pattern and sample development, enabling consistent quality and efficient production across contributors
Managed a distributed team of knitters, providing design guidance and iterating on patterns through continuous user feedback and prototyping
Facilitated ongoing communication and design revisions, ensuring accessibility of instructions, clarity of deliverables, and alignment with the collective’s values