Textile Design Engineer | Germany
Experience:
A curious designer with a diverse background in bespoke tailoring, in-depth textile knowledge across various techniques, and a current focus on circular knits. Over 9 years of experience developing innovative textile solutions & concepts for sportswear, fashion, interior and automotive clients like lululemon, Wilson, NN.07, Sancal, vitra and BMW. Extensive expertise in understanding technical limitations and pushing boundaries in design and sustainability.
A curious designer with a diverse background in bespoke tailoring, in-depth textile knowledge across various techniques, and a current focus on circular knits. Over 9 years of experience developing innovative textile solutions & concepts for sportswear, fashion, interior and automotive clients like lululemon, Wilson, NN.07, Sancal, vitra and BMW. Extensive expertise in understanding technical limitations and pushing boundaries in design and sustainability.
Skills & Expertise:
Textile Design and Concept, Process Improvements and Leadership, UX & Responsible Design Thinking, Graphic Software Development for Textile Customization
In my free time I enjoy capturing ideas through photography and staying active.
Textile Design and Concept, Process Improvements and Leadership, UX & Responsible Design Thinking, Graphic Software Development for Textile Customization
In my free time I enjoy capturing ideas through photography and staying active.
ExpeRience
Since 2022 Senior Textile Designer & Graphical System Builder at BYBORRE
2021- 2022 Textile Designer at BYBORRE in Amsterdam, Netherlands
2020 - 2021 Freelance Graphic Design in Stuttgart, Germany
2015 - 2020 Textile Design at lululemon athletica in Vancouver, Canada
2014 - 2015 Internship and Design Assistance at Zimmer + Rohde in Frankfurt, Germany
2013 - 2014 Printing lab assistance at HS Niederrhein - University of Applied Science, Germany
2012 - 2013 Custom tailoring at Radermacher in Düsseldorf, Germany
2008 - 2011 Custom tailor for men's, apprenticeship at Breuninger in Stuttgart, Germany
PUBLICATIONS & ACTIVITIES
2024 DIVIA Conference: Moderation with Marina-Elena Wachs supporting Student Projects in Berlin, Germany
2024 DGTF & E&PDE Conference: Research papers & presentations in Lucern, Switzerland & Birmingham, UK
2023 CX Masterclass by CX Unraveled trainers in Amsterdam, Netherlands
2022 'Design Goals' Exhibition at State Textile & Industry Museum in Augsburg, Germany
2022 Design Project in 'Design Engineering: Sustainable and Holistic', book by Marina-Elena Wachs
2021 EEE Conference at TU Dresden presenting Paper 'Textile Engineering Sur face', Germany
2018 Textile workshops at MAIWA Vancouver & TC2 loom weaving at Emily Carr University, Canada
2017 Jacquard weaving on AVL Jacq3G loom (Textile Society of America), Canada