I’ve done every role I advise on.
I’m Karolyn — a technical apparel development consultant with 12+ years of experience across the full product lifecycle. From product development assistant to technical design supervisor, I’ve sat in every seat at the table.
That’s the difference between someone who can advise you on process and someone who’s actually lived it. I know what works, what breaks down, and where the hidden costs are — because I’ve been the one fixing them.
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The journey here
Product Development Assistant
Started at the ground level — learning construction, materials, and the full development cycle from the inside out.
Technical Designer
Owned tech packs, fit sessions, and manufacturer communication across multiple product categories.
Design Manager
Led cross-functional teams through complex development timelines, managing multiple seasonal lines simultaneously.
Technical Design Supervisor
Oversaw the entire technical design pipeline — process, people, and systems. This is where the consulting vision crystallized.
Kelly House Design
Launched the consultancy to bring 12 years of institutional knowledge to companies and founders who need it most.
Beyond the day job
Crochet Pattern Testing
Cross-category construction knowledge applied to fiber arts — understanding how things are built, from any angle.
Community & Teaching
Passionate about demystifying technical design for people breaking into the industry.
Material Exploration
Constantly experimenting with new materials, techniques, and construction methods across categories.