Over the course of my freelance career, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of end-to-end design projects—from large-scale environments to direct-to-consumer products. Each brand brought its own set of challenges and creative opportunities. I’m passionate about creating products that balance great quality with the right price point—because thoughtful design should elevate everyday life.

About me.

Hi, I’m Tae — an outdoor soft-goods product designer and developer based in Colorado. I design products with a deep focus on materials, construction, fit and performance-ready details.

Over the past 9+ years, I’ve built a well-rounded skill set across product design, development, and production. I’m known for being detail-driven, calm under pressure, and highly collaborative—bridging creative intent with real-world manufacturing.

I’m inspired by the outdoors and the way people move through it. I’m drawn to creating products that feel intuitive, perform under pressure, and last over time.


Wore many hats:

  • Apparel Designer

  • Backpack Designer

  • Tech / Fit Developer

  • Product / Fabric Developer

  • Print / Sublimation

  • Sourcing

  • Tech Pack Creator

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Areas of Experience

Design

  • Sketches / CADs

  • Trim / Brand Design

  • Trend Forecasting

  • Material & Color Analysis

  • Silhouette Forecast

  • Mood Boards

  • Competitor / Market Research & Analysis

  • Customer Narrative

Development

  • Detailed Tech Packs

  • Measurement Specs & POMs

  • L/D Color Development

  • Fit Sessions

  • Wear Test

  • Fabric Testing

  • Manufacturing / Fabric Sourcing

  • BOM / Cost Engineering

  • Calendar

  • Supply Chain Communication

Production

  • Size Run Evaluation

  • Final Cost Breakdown

  • Brand Standards & Guidelines

  • Bulk-lot Approval

  • Production Quality Assurance