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.
Current Contracts
Lead Designer + Developer
Pioneering innovative products from technical ski mountaineering packs to next to skin product for Raide Research. Writing product briefs, executing initial ideation, tech pack creation, material sourcing, and material design with overseas partners down to exact yarn choice.
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.
