Sadie Boyd
Freelance Product Designer/Developer · evo
Portland, OR
In My Own Words
I graduated with a degree in Industrial Design, specializing in Outdoor Product design, and I also minored in Textile Science and Product Performance. These areas of study have influenced my focus on integrating textile knowledge with product performance in outdoor product design.
Throughout college, I dove into the realm of textiles, exploring their composition, structure, properties, and manufacturing processes. My exploration extended beyond theory to practical applications, including considerations like durability, comfort, thermal properties, moisture management, and aesthetics. During my time at Iowa State, I was particularly drawn to Biomimicry, drawing inspiration from nature to develop sustainable solutions. This passion, rooted in my love for the outdoors, continues to drive my commitment to creating durable and high-quality products.
After college, I found myself drawn to the Product Development process, from initial sketches and sampling to product fitting and maintaining detailed data libraries tracking each product's life cycle. My role as a Designer/Developer allows me to collaborate with diverse teams ensuring that the products we create meet commercial standards and are ready for the market.
Work Experience
Sales Associate and Technical Specialist
ACTIVE ENDEAVORS OF DES MOINES, INC.2021 – 2021
Attend to all aspects of store needs including working registers, overall organization, and assisting customers’ needs. Successful introduction of monthly product highlights that varied depending on the season, this project aimed to help customers better understand products and pricing. During more active times of the year, I was responsible for repairing and mending gear and clothing that happened to be damaged.
Student Supervisor and Trip Leader
Outdoor Recreation Program2018 – 2020
Trip Leader for trips ranging from extensive week-long trips to different states as well as day trips that required proficient organization and communication skills between all leaders. Bike Mechanic with a series of training allowing me to obtain proficient knowledge of bicycles with the ability to perform technical maintenance on all types of bicycles. Route Setter tasked with working with a team of setters to collaborate on route layouts and fluidity of final route designs.
Pingora Outdoors Ambassador
Pingora Outdoors2018 – 2018
Responsible for driving brand awareness through social media platforms with gear reviews and tagging the company in outdoor photos. New equipment and prototypes were also sent to us to test out and recommend to customers. Written blog posts showed what we found worked best for us and what we would recommend for gear for every occasion.
Education
Projects
Rumpl x Carhartt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgkRtAasy1k&ab_channel=RumplRumpl x Lisa Congdon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t33_GIrAs7U&ab_channel=RumplRumpl x Rachel Pohl "Trillium Lake"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDHh7AuHQIk&ab_channel=RumplRumpl x Nathan Brown "Cozy Dimensions"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKd2NR2dMmg&ab_channel=RumplRumpl x DJ Javier "In The Balance"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r58VcIq1TrI&ab_channel=RumplRumpl x Nicole McLaughlin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EqamIWbSMo&ab_channel=RumplRumpl x Houdini - Reconnect Puffy Blanket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COMTABEszYk&ab_channel=RumplPartnering with a leading "Circular" focused brand, Houdini, Rumpl was able to dive deep into the world of recycled materials and technical specs to develop the Reconnect blanket. Introducing a highly water-repellant material with top-of-the-line insulation, this blanket is ready for any adventure big or small, warm or cold.
The Camp Pillow
https://www.rumpl.com/products/adjustable-camp-pillow-cascade-fadeWhile at Rumpl, I had the opportunity to put my research skills to the test and dive deep into land untrekked for the company at the time. Looking at price points and target customers as well as material specs, I was able to assist the team in brining valuable information forward so we could choose the right materials for the desired end result.