Understory is a workwear line designed to protect conservationists, forestry workers, and wildfire remediation specialists as they tackle the threat of invasive eucalyptus trees. The garments are made from Eucortex, a unique textile made from eucalyptus leaf litter waste.
Role: Founder and designer
Project Duration: January 2025 - Present
Materials: Eucortex, Velcro, metal D-rings, cotton
BioSticks are fully biodegradable adhesive stickers made entirely from biomaterials. They are peelable, re-stickable, and adhere to a variety of surfaces.
Roll: Designer
Project Duration: September - December 2024
Materials: Cellulose, plant dyes, pine resin, soy wax, cotton
Process: Through multiple rounds of experimentation and iteration using organic materials, I developed an adhesive, substrates, and dyes. Combined, they form a sticker capable of performing the same applications as traditional labels.
Left: A sheet of office supply store stickers.
Right: A fully biodegradable duplicate I created out of biomaterials.
Day Trip is a series of objects one might need on a day out. They are made from the dried and finished bacterial mat that is a byproduct of brewing kombucha, creating a tough yet pliable leather substitute.
Role: Artist
Project Duration: September 2022 - January 2023
Materials & Tools: Water, tea, sugar, kombucha SCOBY, coconut oil, waxed thread, Adobe Illustrator, CO2 laser cutter
Process: I started by growing sheets of SCOBY in vats, then dried them and rubbed them down with coconut oil. I created a digital pattern and then laser cut the bioleather, stitching them into a series of useful objects.
Subverse Industries started as an experiment melding high technology with traditional handcraft to create inventive luxury goods serving a perceived opening in the growing domestic and international festival scene. Sidestepping the traditional drawbacks of large-scale manufacturing outfits, Subverse leveraged technology like commercial laser cutters to apply the principles of maker culture to the creation of polished, professional-looking leather goods from a small studio.
Role: Co-Founder, Designer, and Retail Show Coordinator
Project Duration: March 2013 - March 2018
Scope: Aggressively studied contemporary festival fashion trends, implementing designs quickly with an eye for commercial viability and ease of manufacturing. Plotted the businesses retail strategy, including expanding into new markets and making important industry connections.
