Textile Design Engineer & Innovation Catalyst | 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 for sportswear, fashion, interior and automotive clients like lululemon, Wilson, Palace, NN.07, Sancal, Jaguar 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 for sportswear, fashion, interior and automotive clients like lululemon, Wilson, Palace, NN.07, Sancal, Jaguar 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, Sustainability, UX & 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, Sustainability, UX & 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 DGTF & E&PDE Conference Paper presentations in Lucern, Switzerland & Birmingham, UK
2023 CX Masterclass by CX Unraveled trainers in Amsterdan, 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