Product Development + Curation

Tap into Decades of Design Expertise:

Elevate Your Project with Me

Step into a world where every design choice is guided by over thirty years of proven excellence . From initial concept to final merchandising, I've crafted best-selling collections from retailers like Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, and more. Whether you're a seasoned retailer or a budding startup, tap into my lifetime of experience and gain a fresh perspective to elevate your project.

  • Dream it.

  • Grow it.

  • Garden Box

  • Dots

  • Shadow Box

  • Anton

  • Copper top

  • Alter of white

  • Be Prolific

  • Twist & Shout

Product Design +Curation

Heres how I collaborate in a consulting capacity:

Consulting Services:  Lets explore how my expertise in market trends, design, merchandising, and curation can elevate your brand or retail business. Together we assess your brand's challenges and opportunities including identifying your target audience, market trends, and business goals to pinpoint areas for improvement. I will tailor my consulting services to your needs. Whether guiding product and environmental design, optimizing merchandising strategies, or curating collections, my expertise will be at your service.

  1. Holistic Approach: Drawing on over 30 years of experience, I'll take a holistic approach to our collaboration. This means considering the big picture of your brand's overall strategy and the finer implementation details to ensure cohesive and impactful solutions.

  2. Strategic Implementation: We'll develop a strategic plan to implement our solutions effectively. This will involve setting clear objectives and timelines to keep us on track toward achieving your goals.

  3. Collaborative Execution: We'll collaborate closely throughout the process to ensure our efforts align with your brand's vision and objectives. Regular check-ins and feedback sessions will allow us to make any necessary adjustments.

  4. Continued Support: I'll provide ongoing support and guidance. Whether it's adapting to market changes, refining strategies, or exploring new opportunities, I'll remain committed to your brand's continued growth and success.

We'll work collaboratively and strategically to leverage my expertise and drive meaningful results for your brand or retail business. Let's embark on this journey and unlock your brand's full potential.

Fee Structure: To be determined based on project. I work hourly, per project and/or a design royalty agreement based on percentage of sales.

Example of Product design solution

Crate and Barrel Furniture

Challenge:

In an oversaturated market filled with uninspired, mass-produced goods, there was a critical demand for a fresh, innovative approach. The challenge was to consistently deliver top-selling products and collections season after season.

Solution:

With an innate ability to spot emerging trends, I led the design and development of a diverse range of products and collections.

To ensure our offerings remained accessible to our customers, we maintained competitive pricing by using natural materials, innovative design techniques, and efficient manufacturing methods.

Our key strength lay in our contextual understanding of the market. By closely observing customer preferences and identifying specific needs, we crafted tailored solutions to address them.

For instance, we capitalized on our customers' best selling upholstery collection by designing a captivating table collection around them, which quickly became a top-selling line. This proactive approach allowed us to consistently meet evolving market demands and maintain our competitive edge for over two decades.

Are you interested in working together?

Want to tap into creational energy and bring something to life? Have an idea that needs birthing? Are you interested in co-creating or collaborating? Let's align with your values today and make something beautiful happen.