My Goal

To create elegant and durable solutions that solve complex challenges faced by athletes.

I Am RYAN KAROW

I believe great design is born from the intersection of real world experience and understanding users’ needs.

 

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From mountain slopes to design studios: sculpting the future of product design with a passion for adventure and a commitment to sustainability.

Highlighted Portfolio Projects

  • Cork 12L Airbag Product Line

    Designed for the elite demands of Freeride World Tour athletes, with a meticulous obsession over every single detail.

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  • Raide UL 1L

    Driven by the athlete's need for a weightless feel, this ultralight belt was meticulously designed to secure a runner's essentials with zero bounce.

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  • Peakbagger Pro 32L

    Designed with insights from professional ski guides, this field-tested evolution of the Peakbagger 32L offers ultralight performance with uncompromising comfort and function.

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Skills

  • Softgoods Design

    Specializing in technical equipment and next-to-skin products via traditional and digital patterning techniques.

  • Hardgoods Design

    Experience across a wide gambit of materials from polymers, metals, wood, composites, and more along with electronics integration.

  • CAD

    Fluent in creating complex digital objects, topology optimization, 3D material asset creation, and rendering quality images.

  • Product Development

    Tech pack creation along with factory and vendor communication to streamline product timelines.

  • Rapid Prototyping

    Work through various mediums from sketching, patterning, sewing, molding, CAD, vacuum forming, welding, and more.

  • Material Design

    Work closely with overseas partners to innovate and create cutting-edge textiles for equipment and apparel.

 

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