Hey, I’m Katie.
I offer end-to-end apparel design and development services for brands focused on creating thoughtful, high-quality activewear.
My Approach
Your partner in bringing your vision to life
I take a collaborative and strategic approach to every project, working closely with clients to define their target market, and product goals. From there, I translate trend insights into commercially viable designs that make sense for their niche—prioritizing fabric, fit, and functionality over unnecessary complexity.
My services include concept development, fabric sourcing, design, fittings, and direct communication with manufacturers. I remain hands-on throughout the entire process to ensure each piece is developed with intention and brought to life at the highest possible standard.
Whether you are launching a new brand or evolving an existing one, I provide the clarity, structure, and industry expertise needed to move from idea to finished product with confidence.
ivivva by lululemon
In my previous roles at ivivva by lululemon, I have led the design of girls activewear for the on-field pod, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards of creativity, functionality, and fit.
Portfolio
Wilm Apparel
Fall/Winter 2025 Calm Essentials collection for Wilm Apparel, Canadian owned and made brand made with sustainability in mind.
Simply Merino
Spring/Summer 2026 collection for Simply Merino. Made of beautiful Australian merino, the designs are clean, thoughtfully simple, versatile and comfortable.
Arro Athletics
The collections for Arro Athletics are designed for every body and function and intention in mind. Each design was created with thoughtful and functional details that speak to the intended target market.
What Clients are Saying
"Overall experience was great! As I am very new to this, I really appreciated your knowledge and feedback throughout this process. I would love to work with you again when I am ready to add some more styles!”
Morgan, Wilm Apparel
"You were great at customizing your designs to our changes. Always easy to get a hold of via email or zoom. We really enjoyed working with you and hope to more in the future”
Carolyn, VIAA
"We are both completely thrilled with the design you provided for us. We feel we were able to convey what we were looking for in a legging design that you delivered. You were very timely in your deliverance of all stages of the design. We are very happy overall with this process and hope to work with you on future projects”
Amy & Allison, EveryMe Dance
"had the pleasure of working with Katie and was blown away by the quality of her work. She went above and beyond to ensure that the designs she created for me were exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated designer"
Farro, Arro Athletics
"She paid close attention to the small details we asked for and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the final product. We can tell she is exceptional at her job and takes pride in taking care of her clients and maintaining long-lasting professional relationships."
Laura & Victoria, LV Freely
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your design needs.
FAQ
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First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free consultation to determine your design needs (and if we'll make great collaborators).
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Pricing is based on both the project's scope and your desired timeline. (I promise fair rates and will always require your approval before we begin).
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It’s always a good idea to give yourself 12 months. The manufacturing process takes time and is not something you want to rush. This is also dependant on the size of your collection.