Footwear & Product Design

I help brands bring bold ideas to life through creative direction, product & footwear design, trend forecasting, storytelling, and hands-on concept development — from idea to market-ready product.

I partner with established brands, startups, investors, creative teams, and entrepreneurs — anyone looking to create products that are innovative, purposeful, and culturally relevant.

Nature is a big one — I'm always noticing textures, colors, and forms on hikes or at the beach. I also find inspiration in old tools, vintage gear, and the way everyday objects solve problems with effortless simplicity.

Depends on the day! Sneakers for brainstorming and moving fast; boots when I want to feel grounded and ready for anything. Sneaker culture pushes me to think about motion and style — boots remind me to stay grounded and prepared for whatever comes my way.

Every product starts with the end-user in mind — how it feels, functions, and supports their movement. Whether it's a hiking boot, an athletic shoe, or a lifestyle product, I focus on ergonomics, durability, and emotional connection to help people perform their best.

Products that help people move better, feel more confident, and stay comfortable build stronger brand loyalty and stand out in the market. Designing for performance means the product isn't just beautiful — it improves someone's day.

Absolutely. I guide founders through the process: validating the idea, defining the audience, designing the product, and preparing for production.

Yes — I provide insight into consumer trends, competitive analysis, and positioning to help you make informed decisions.

Brands bring me in to inject fresh thinking, lead creative workshops, identify trends, and execute specialized design work. I integrate with your team and workflows.

Yes. Confidentiality and flexibility are standard — I adapt to your systems and respect your IP.

Every project starts with a conversation about your goals. Together we define the scope and design brief, explore concepts, iterate on your input, and finalize assets for a smooth hand-off into development and production.

I focus on design and development, can recommend trusted production partners, and am happy to support you through hand-off, sampling, and the factory floor.

I'm based in Boston and work with clients across the U.S. and globally — remotely, and in person (including factory visits) when it matters.

Projects are scoped as fixed-fee, hourly consulting, or retainer engagements — tailored to your needs, timeline, and level of involvement. Larger projects typically start with a short paid discovery phase.

Footwear is my specialty, but I also design accessories, soft goods, lifestyle, and physical-therapy products — anywhere creativity and consumer insight matter.

Yes. Material direction is part of every CMF and development program — I can help you evaluate lower-impact and innovative materials, balance them against cost and performance, and work them through sampling with your factory partners.