Apparel design
Here are some of my favorite apparel design projects.
CREATED SOCKS FOR MY BRAND +ORIGAMI RAW+
THE PROCESS
In Feburary of 2024, I took a trip to Las Vegas, NV to attend Sourcing by MAGIC to meet new vendors and get inspired.
denim jeans collab
Problem
I had a surplus of inventory from when I created my first silhoutte of denim jeans.
+Origami Raw+ x Cat Mobb Collaboration
Cat Mobb is an Atlanta-based artist known for screen-printing his iconic cat motif onto vintage garments, giving them a reimagined new life. In 2023, I produced a limited run of denim jeans that served as a canvas for his ideas to run free. Through this collaboration, we created something truly unique while contributing to the ongoing life force of sustainability.
ideation
By observing current trends, I noticed that upcycled clothing was gaining momentum. I realized that by reimagining the product, I could connect with a new and different market.
Through social media, I connected with an Atlanta-based artist named Cat Mobb, who specializes in working with upcycled garments and is known for screen-printing his signature cat motif across clothing.
I set out to collaborate with his talents to produce a limited run of 10 pairs of jeans 2 in each size from S-XXL
Pictured: Cat Mobb, Artist
Collaboration correspendce through text threads.
The Process
Solution
I took the jeans to a local streetwear consignment store called “One Stop Shop” they consided the entire limited run and sold out within a few weeks.
Reese Kelly for +Origami Raw+ Promotional Merchandise
Reese Kelly is an American professional MMA fighter from Detroit, Michigan, with a combat background spanning karate, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For this project, I designed and screen-printed a t-shirt for his personal brand as a collaborative release with my own label, +Origami Raw+. The goal was to create artwork that not only represents his fighting identity, but also performs effectively in a screen-printing context—balancing strong visuals with print-ready execution.
BulkSpace Fundraiser Hat
Bulk Space is a Detroit-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting marginalized artists through free programming, shared workspace, and access to equipment. For this project, I was tasked with designing a hat for their fundraiser, which served as donor collateral for contributors during the event.
