Lindsey Roberts

PORTFOLIO

LINDSEY ROBERTS

she/her/hers

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.

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

3D MODELING & RENDERING

Rhino 3D

DIGITAL FABRICATION

Laser Cutting

PROTOTYPING

Sewing, Woodworking

SKETCHING

Analog, Procreate

WORK EXPERIENCE

MAY 2024 - PRESENT JUN 2019 - MAR 2020

RETAIL ASSOCIATE at Marine Layer Boulder, CO HOSTESS at Gemini Boulder Boulder, CO

MAY 2022 - AUG 2022

APR 2023 - JAN 2024 JUN 2021 - AUG 2022

RETAIL ASSOCIATE at Misha & Puff Newburyport, MA

FAST CASUAL SERVER at Changing Tides Cafe Newburyport, MA

RETAIL ASSOCIATE at Piper & Chloe Newburyport, MA

PRESSURE PLATE

Tool for the Parapalegic

LUMI LIB

Luminaire for Readers

nonsense CLOTHING

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

SENIOR CAPSTONE

Spring 2024, 16 weeks

RESPONSE

A response is generated

DETAILS

FABRIC

100% Organic Cotton for ultimate comfort

SEAMS

Reverse seams create a seemless feel inside

CONTRAST STITCH

Highlights the unique construction methods

EXTERNAL TAG

Prevents itching due to poor tag placement

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.

BRANDING

TYPOGRAPHY

nonsense logo

New Astro Soft - Semi Bold

COLORS

Headings + Subtext

Sofia Pro - Light, Semi Bold

HANG TAGS

Clothing designed for everyone, keeping those with hightened sensitivities to clothes in mind. MADE WITH SENSITIVITY BY Lindsey Roberts INVERT jumpsuit

Clothing designed for everyone, keeping those with hightened sensitivities to clothes in mind. MADE WITH SENSITIVITY BY Lindsey Roberts SHIFT tank

overlay FRONT with overlay

WITH SENSITIVITY BY Lindsey Roberts

TECH PACKS

FULL CIRCLE TOTE

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

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

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.

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.

PRESSURE PLATE

Tool for convenient pressure sore prevention designed for paraplegic wheelchair users

COURSE

Design for Disability

SPRING 2022 6 weeks, 2nd year

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

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

• provide hands-free relief

• easy to use with limited dexterity

• simple + ergonomic form

• small scale; easy to store

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

*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.

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.