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Introducing Weft Design!

This has been in the works for the last year or so, but the last few months I’ve been full time building this business and more importantly designing + developing some rad products. I’m super excited to share the
Introducing Weft Design!

This has been in the works for the last year or so, but the last few months I’ve been full time building this business and more importantly designing + developing some rad products. I’m super excited to share the
Introducing Weft Design!

This has been in the works for the last year or so, but the last few months I’ve been full time building this business and more importantly designing + developing some rad products. I’m super excited to share the
Ruffwear Approach Pack | Final Product

Bonus at the end : my dog Giles putting it to the test!

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Ruffwear Approach Pack | Sketch

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Ruffwear Approach Pack | Prototyping + Testing

The objective for this project was to improve air flow, while maintaining durability. It’s a little tricky, because durability usually comes from coated fabrics, which don’t allow air flow.
Ruffwear Crag + Flat Out Collections | Final Product

The end result is a piece that forms an emotional connection with the customer - reminding them of their meaningful experiences in nature. Which one would you choose?

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Ruffwear Crag + Flat Out Collections | Pattern Creation

Did I mention the process is intricate? This is what spec creation looks when engineering a weave. Going through pick by pick to determine how to create an organic scene with essentially large
Ruffwear Crag + Flat Out Collections | Manufacturing

Have you ever designed a woven pattern? Jacquard weaving is an incredibly intricate process, that when done thoughtfully produces beautiful and durable patterns. Maybe you’ve never thought t
Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie | Final Product

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Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie | Sketches 

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Ruffwear Kibble Kaddie | Prototyping

No matter how simple or complex the product may be, prototyping and testing are such key parts to the process of creating premium gear. This one was all about carrying and dispensing dog food - oily, smelly, mess
Ruffwear Avalanche Dog Harness | Working Dogs in Action

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Ruffwear Avalanche Dog Harness | Concept 

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Ruffwear Avalanche Dog Harness | Research

In 2019, I hit the road and followed it down to Salt Lake for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue, one of the best known avalanche dog schools. I spent a week hiding in snow caves and waiting for avalanche dogs to fo
Introducing the Rein-Gear Collection 

(thanks to @grantaberry for pun assistance)

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Working on a new kit πŸ˜‰πŸŽ…

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Sketches from an anorak inspired hoodie project I’ve had in the works.. almost done sewing it up!! 

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