Designing products that work with the body, not against it.
I work with brands developing technical apparel and load-carry systems.
Products don’t fail in isolation. They fail in use - packs become unstable under movement, waterproofs restrict or overheat, and systems break down under load.
I design product systems that account for these interactions from the start, so performance holds up in real-world use.
From concept through to production, I define how products should behave, and ensure that intent holds through development and manufacturing.
12+ years in technical apparel and load carriage.
Former Senior Designer – Packs, Berghaus.
2× ISPO Award winner.
Projects
Freeflow
ISPO Award Winner
Rethinking airflow and load transfer in backpack design.
Freeflow was developed to address the gap between suspended airflow systems and close-to-back carry.
The award-winning system maintains a consistent airflow gap across the back while shifting load transfer to the lower body and bringing the pack closer to the body’s centre of mass.
Custom 3D-printed lumbar pads anchor the load to the lower back and pelvis, combining stable carry with effective ventilation.
Hyper 100
ISPO Award Winner
The world’s lightest 3-layer waterproof, designed without compromising fit or freedom of movement.
Reducing a waterproof shell to under 100g typically compromises structure and mobility. The Hyper 100 was designed to avoid that trade-off by starting in motion. The pattern was developed with the body in an active position, arms raised, and working back from there.
This approach allows the jacket to move naturally with the body, avoiding the restriction typical of lightweight waterproof shells, while maintaining full performance.
Fast Hike
Consistent load stability, from empty to full.
In fast hiking and running, load instability is amplified as packs become fuller, with weight shifting away from the body under movement, creating bounce and chafe.
This system uses an integrated compression system that pulls the load directly to the body, maintaining a consistent, body-hugging profile regardless of volume.
The result is a reduced bounce and stable carry across both minimal and fully loaded states.
Changtse
Managing heat and moisture under high-output alpine movement.
Waterproof shells force a trade-off between breathability, durability, and fit. In fast and light alpinism, that trade-off becomes critical under sustained effort.
This system applies body mapping research to drive fabric placement - breathable membranes in high heat zones, more durable constructions where abrasion is highest, and stretch waterproof panels at the hem and cuffs for a closer, adaptive fit across different body shapes. A proprietary back vent promotes convective airflow, clearing moisture far more effectively than membrane breathability alone.
What I offer
Concept and system design for load carriage and technical apparel
Translating movement, load and thermal behaviour into product architecture
Developing concepts through to resolved, manufacturable products
Bridging design, development and production to ensure ideas hold in use
Contact
Available for concept, strategy, system design and product development engagements.