I am Ryan Karow
From mountain slopes to design studios: sculpting the future of product design with a passion for adventure and a commitment to sustainability.
Example Process Of How I Work
Work Experience
Equipment Designer
Pioneered innovative designs for technical ski mountaineering packs. Sketch initial concepts from background research, athlete insights, and create a design direction.
Material Developer II
Developing a fresh and innovative material palette for Nike apparel ensures a contemporary brand aesthetic while driving sustainability. Formulating strategies to maximize the use of recycled materials within Nike's Apparel Material Library contributes to impactful environmental initiatives.
Skills
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Softgoods Design
Specializing in technical equipment and next-to-skin products via traditional and digital patterning techniques.
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Hardgoods Design
Experience across a wide gambit of materials from polymers, metals, wood, composites, and more along with electronics integration.
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CAD
Fluent in creating complex digital objects, topology optimization, 3D material asset creation, and rendering quality images.
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Product Development
Tech pack creation along with factory and vendor communication to streamline product timelines.
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Rapid Prototyping
Work through various mediums from sketching, patterning, sewing, molding, CAD, vacuum forming, welding, and more.
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Material Design
Work closely with overseas partners to innovate and create cutting-edge textiles for equipment and apparel.
