Cromia —
Geometry & Scale.

Role

Accessories Designer

Period

July 2017 – July 2019

Manufacturer for

Vivienne Westwood, Valextra, Berluti

Output

17–25 Collections/Year

Ginger Hardware✦Kiki Line✦Italian Craftsmanship✦Venice Film Festival✦CAD to 3D✦Matelassé✦Ginger Hardware✦Kiki Line✦Italian Craftsmanship✦Venice Film Festival✦CAD to 3D✦Matelassé✦

The Work

"As a designer for La.i.pe — the manufacturing powerhouse behind Vivienne Westwood and Valextra — I led the end-to-end prototyping of custom hardware and structural silhouettes."

Precise translation from 2D ideation to 3D mechanical CADs, ensuring the final product met the rigorous standards of high-end Italian craftsmanship.

Scope

17–25 seasonal collections / yearScale

Custom hardware end-to-endRole

4+ overseas suppliers managedNetwork

Venice Film Festival placementsPR

Ginger Line — Hardware Study

The proprietary Ginger hardware lock. Engineered for scalability, it became the anchor for two consecutive seasons and a dedicated matelassé collection.