Lindsey Roberts - Design Portfolio 2024

2021 - 2024

PRODUCT DESIGN PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO LINDSEY ROBERTS

LINDSEY ROBERTS she/her/hers

LET’S CONNECT! 978.204.8855 lindsdroberts@gmail.com lindsroberts.wixsite.com/portfolio linkedin.com/in/lindsdroberts

I’m a recent graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder, where I earned my Product Design degree. With a strong commitment to creating a positive impact on the environment, I channel my creative skills and innovative thinking to develop sustainable design solutions.

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INTRODUCTION LINDSEY ROBERTS

WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION University of Colorado Boulder Bachelor of Environmental Design Major in Product Design 2020 - 2024

TECHNICAL SKILLS ADOBE SUITE Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Premier Rush

MAY 2024 - PRESENT

RETAIL ASSOCIATE at Marine Layer Boulder, CO

APR 2023 - JAN 2024

HOSTESS at Gemini Boulder Boulder, CO

MAY 2022 - AUG 2022

RETAIL ASSOCIATE at Misha & Puff Newburyport, MA

JUN 2021 - AUG 2022

FAST CASUAL SERVER at Changing Tides Cafe Newburyport, MA

JUN 2019 - MAR 2020

RETAIL ASSOCIATE at Piper & Chloe Newburyport, MA

3D MODELING & RENDERING Rhino 3D DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting PROTOTYPING Sewing, Woodworking SKETCHING Analog, Procreate

LINDSEY ROBERTS INTRODUCTION

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CONTENTS

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NONSENSE CLOTHING

FULL CIRCLE TOTE

Sensory Conscious Apparel

Giving Textile Waste Another Life

CONTENTS LINDSEY ROBERTS

LUMI LIB

PRESSURE PLATE

Luminaire for Readers

Tool for the Parapalegic

LINDSEY ROBERTS CONTENTS

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nonsense CLOTHING

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DISCOMFORT IS NONSENSE. Experiencing negative sensory reactions related to the tactile experience of wearing clothes is a common experience among people with Sensory Processing Disorder.

Through deeper analysis of this experience, it became apparent that both Neurodivergent and Neurotypical people endure discomfort with their clothes in one way or another.

Sensory Processing Disorder effects the organization and interpretation stage of the cycle displayed below. For people with SPD, even minor sensory inputs can generate negative responses such as itching, presssure, and pain.

Finding “safe clothes” can be difficult, especially since clothing is rarely made with consideration for these specific concerns. Nonsense was created with the goal of solving this problem, which is familiar for so many but not often discussed.

By moving the uncomfortable parts of clothing to the outside and considering common pain points during construction, we can feel both comfortable and confident in the clothes we wear.

While keeping those with hightened sensitivities to clothes in mind, Nonsense can be worn by everyone.

INPUT

Sensory receptors are stimulated

PROSESSING

Sensory information is organized + interpreted

RESPONSE

A response is generated SENIOR CAPSTONE Spring 2024, 16 weeks LINDSEY ROBERTS NONSENSE CLOTHING

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DETAILS

FABRIC

100% Organic Cotton for ultimate comfort

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SEAMS

Reverse seams create a seemless feel inside

CONTRAST STITCH

Highlights the unique construction methods

EXTERNAL TAG

Prevents itching due to poor tag placement

NONSENSE CLOTHING LINDSEY ROBERTS

INVERT jumpsuit The INVERT jumpsuit was inspired by the relief of wearing a dress and the practicality of pants. The neckline and cap sleeves create a flattering sillhouette to compliment the jumpsuit’s comfortable, loose fit.

SHIFT tank Designed to move with you, the SHIFT tank top is double lined for maximum comfort from the inside out. This hip-length tank is stretchy yet structured, featuring reverse seams on the front, back, and sides.

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BRANDING TYPOGRAPHY

COLORS

nonsense logo New Astro Soft - Semi Bold

Headings + Subtext Sofia Pro - Light, Semi Bold

HANG TAGS

SEWN-ON TAG

SHIFT tank

INVERT jumpsuit

nonsense

MADE WITH SENSITIVITY

BY Lindsey Roberts

Clothing designed for everyone, keeping those with hightened sensitivities to clothes in mind.

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with overlay

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MADE WITH SENSITIVITY

BY Lindsey Roberts

100% ORGANIC COTTON

Clothing designed for everyone, keeping those with hightened sensitivities to clothes in mind.

FOR YOU no itchy tags no bulky seams ease of mind

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nonsense

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FOR CLOTHES 100% cotton wash cold tumble dry cool iron made in U.S.A.

MADE WITH SENSITIVITY BY Lindsey Roberts

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SEWN IN BOULDER, CO. nonsenseclothing.com

FRONT

without overlay

BACK

NONSENSE CLOTHING LINDSEY ROBERTS

TECH PACKS nonsense

OVERVIEW

BRAND: NONSENSE CLOTHING STYLE NAME: INVERT JUMPSUIT

DESIGNER: LINDSEY ROBERTS DATE: 05/01/2024

FABRIC SWATCH

DESCRIPTION: WOMENS JUMPSUIT

nonsense

CONSTRUCTION

BRAND: NONSENSE CLOTHING STYLE NAME: INVERT JUMPSUIT

SIZE RANGE: XS [S] M L XL

DESIGNER: LINDSEY ROBERTS DATE: 05/01/2024

SIZE RANGE: XS [S] M L XL

FRONT

SKETCH

DESCRIPTION: WOMENS JUMPSUIT

BACK DOUBLE LINED BRAND LABEL 1” BINDING

TOP STITCHED 2mm ZIG ZAG TOPSTITCH W/ THREAD B

TOP STITCHED

FABRIC: JERSEY COTTON 100% ORGANIC COTTON

REVERSE SEAM

REVERSE SEAM

COLOR: MAUVE MUSHROOM

BILL OF MATERIALS #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

COLOR

A B C D

FABRIC THREAD A THREAD B BRAND TAG

100% ORGANIC JERSEY COTTON THREAD, T-35 SPUN POLYESTER THREAD, T-35 SPUN POLYESTER WOVEN LABEL, 1” W x 0.75” H

MAUVE MUSHROOM MAUVE MUSHROOM CHILI PEPPER WHITE (BLACK TEXT)

SEPERATE SIDE PANELS CONNECTED W/ REVERSE SEAM

.5” HEM

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nonsense

OVERVIEW

BRAND: NONSENSE CLOTHING STYLE NAME: SHIFT TANK

DESIGNER: LINDSEY ROBERTS DATE: 05/01/2024

FABRIC SWATCH

DESCRIPTION: WOMENS TANK TOP

nonsense

CONSTRUCTION

BRAND: NONSENSE CLOTHING STYLE NAME: SHIFT TANK

SIZE RANGE: XS [S] M L XL

DESIGNER: LINDSEY ROBERTS DATE: 05/01/2024

FRONT

SKETCH

2mm ZIG ZAG TOPSTITCH W/ THREAD B

DESCRIPTION: WOMENS TANK TOP SIZE RANGE: XS [S] M L XL

BACK

TOP STITCHED W/ THREAD A BRAND LABEL

REVERSE SEAM

FABRIC: JERSEY COTTON 100% ORGANIC COTTON

REVERSE SEAM

COLOR: TEAL SMOKE ENTIRE GARMENT DOUBLE LINED

REVERSE SEAM

BILL OF MATERIALS #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

COLOR

A B C D

FABRIC THREAD A THREAD B BRAND TAG

100% ORGANIC JERSEY COTTON THREAD, T-35 SPUN POLYESTER THREAD, T-35 SPUN POLYESTER WOVEN LABEL, 1” W x 0.75” H

TEAL SMOKE TEAL SMOKE CHILI PEPPER WHITE (BLACK TEXT)

SIDE REVERSE SEAMS

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LINDSEY ROBERTS NONSENSE CLOTHING

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FULL CIRCLE TOTE

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A versatile bag constructed with textiles reclaimed from a soft good manufacturing location local to Boulder, CO. The tote gives textile waste another life by utilizing seemingly unusable scraps in efforts to draw attention to the severity of textile waste from the global fashion industry.

COURSE Market - Led Design

FALL 2022 8 weeks, 3rd year

FULL CIRCLE TOTE LINDSEY ROBERTS

LINDSEY ROBERTS FULL CIRCLE TOTE

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Our team was responsible for developing and producing a product that educated the user about an environmental issue, which would then be sold in multiple units at the Firefly Handmade Market in Boulder, CO. The market, scheduled for mid-November, would attract holiday shoppers of all kinds.

Our desire to address the negative environmental impacts of the global fashion industry motivated us to design a versatile, everyday bag that utilizes landfill-bound textile waste.

Through the incorporation these materials, the tote provides a small solution to the major waste issue in the fashion and apparel industry.

BAFFLE FILLING Offcuts from our own manufacturing process + donated fabric scraps

TRANSPARENT WINDOW Reclaimed polyethelene plastic sheeting FACING & LINING Bolts of deadstock nylon and ripstop provided by a local soft goods manufacturer

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FULL CIRCLE TOTE LINDSEY ROBERTS

OUR CIRCULAR TOTE WAS BORN. Our team dreamt up an ideal circular process of apparel manufacturing and re-use. This tote forms a circle in representation of this possibility, and encourages conversation around the topic of textile waste.

Full Circle Tote’s form was developed based on the local community in which the product would be sold. Given the wide range of consumers and the general shared value of sustainability in the area, we knew that the product’s versatility, as well as our message, would be key.

PROTOTYPE

LINDSEY ROBERTS FULL CIRCLE TOTE

FINAL DESIGN

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FULL CIRCLE TOTE LINDSEY ROBERTS

Crossbody strap

Firefly Handmade Market, Boulder Colorado November 12-14, 2022 Transparent window displays textile waste

Hand cut cotton + nylon textile waste

Reclaimed nylon outer + ripstop liner

Taking Full Circle Tote to Market...

As a team of three, we spent two weeks following the finalization of our design manufacturing a total of nine bags. We embraced an assembly line style process that helped us hone in on the details while working at a productive speed. We recieved exceptionally positive feedback at the market, selling four of our bags within the first hour, and 8/9 bags over the course of the weekend.

LINDSEY ROBERTS FULL CIRCLE TOTE

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PRESSURE PLATE Tool for convenient pressure sore prevention designed for paraplegic wheelchair users COURSE SPRING 2022 Design for Disability6 weeks, 2nd year

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PRESSURE PLATE LINDSEY ROBERTS

USER ANALYSIS Wheelchair users with paralysis are prone to pressure sores, caused by prolonged pressure to an area, resulting in a loss of blood flow. Pressure injuries are difficult to identify and quickly become serious and often fatal.

RESEARCH Massage can pose a further risk of injury Temporary change of blood flow is usually helpful Frequent position change is the most effective prevention

LINDSEY ROBERTS PRESSURE PLATE

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FIRST PROTOTYPE

FORM FINDING

DESIGN OBJECTIVES • provide hands-free relief • easy to use with limited dexterity • simple + ergonomic form • small scale; easy to store

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PRESSURE PLATE LINDSEY ROBERTS

CONVENIENT PRESSURE SORE PREVENTION Pressure Plate is designed to be wedged under a person’s thigh to temporarily redistribute pressure and provide a change of blood flow. This tool allows users to take control of their own minor position changes at any time, both at home and in public.

Pressure Plate v1 was cut to size and shaped using a belt sander. Further sanding was done by hand. Future iterations would be made using recycled high density EVA foam.

6” diameter

FINAL DESIGN

*Pressure Plate is a conceptual design and is not medically proven. It is not meant to serve as a replacement to frequent repositioning and checking for injury.​To ensure I had correct information, I was able to consult my mom, a physical therapist of 30 years, who helps patients with paralysis daily. I was also grateful to be able to consult a local Boulder adaptive athlete throughout the design process.

LINDSEY ROBERTS PRESSURE PLATE

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LUMI LIB LINDSEY ROBERTS

LUMI LIB Form and function are the focus in this innovative luminaire design. Lumi Lib allows the user to set their books, which are typically stacked on their nightstand or desk, on top of the lamp shade.

The lamp utilizes a method of space saving, while prioritizing a sleek and simple form.

COURSE Luminaire Design

LINDSEY ROBERTS LUMI LIB

FALL 2021 4 weeks, 2nd year

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Handcrafted wooden track allows light bulb to slide in and out of shade.

Tinted acrylic shade diffuses light.

Bent edges allow multiple books to sit on each side.

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LUMI LIB LINDSEY ROBERTS

TOP RENDERING Bulb Retracted

FRONT RENDERING

LINDSEY ROBERTS LUMI LIB

TOP RENDERING Bulb Extended

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