independent knitwear designer at X&Y Design

Xandy Peters

New Canaan, CT

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I am a young designer, working in footwear, CAD, and general design. In my personal time, I am building a line of patterns for hand knitting, dyed rovings, and bespoke knitwear.

footwear design,

Knitwear design (handknits),

paper engineering

CAD design and rendering

Programs:SolidWorks, Alias, Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier pro, Adobe InDesign, Social media of many kinds.

I am always willing to use my technical skills to help fine artists execute their ideas according to their specifications and vision.
Education
- Bachelor Industrial Design
  
  Pratt Institute
  
  2007 - 2011
  
  with honors, focusing on product and footwear design.; Drawing and 3d abstraction.
- CTYI at Dublin City University
  
  2003 - 2004
  
  Summer courses in Archaeology, learned about archaeological practice.
Experience
- independent knitwear designer and owner
  
  X&Y Design
  
  Sep 2011 - Present (13 years 1 month)
  
  Create handknit patterns that stand out from the rest with their sometimes edge but sometimes playful look.
  
  Work with knitting magazines to design sweaters that fit their aesthetic.
  
  Develop new stitches, techniques, and applications for hand knits.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Shepherd Print Studio
  
  Apr 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 4 months)
  
  Modeled, randered, and SLS printed models for artist/owner Liz Shepherd.
  
  Sketched, built, and digitized a 3D shoe template for an installation.
- Intern
  
  New Balance
  
  Jul 2012 - Jan 2013 (6 months)
  
  Completed an intern project while helping with general design needs such as shell revisions and tech packs.
  
  Compiled and wrote a brochure about health, fitness, and sports related injury in women.
- Design Intern
  
  2feet productions
  
  Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 (2 months)
- Apprentice
  
  Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snotty / MOVES Gallery
  
  Mar 2011 - May 2011 (2 months)
  
  Assisted with pattern making and fabrication for street wear.
  Worked at Emoticon fashion show, unveiling spring season line.
- Intern
  
  Momentum 8 Studios
  
  Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
  
  Sketched ideation of soft goods, leather iPad case concepts
- Freelance Footwear Designer
  
  Kevin Crowley
  
  May 2009 - May 2009
  
  Designed casual footwear for young men based on current and future trends.
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Xandy Peters

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Fall 2025

Foreman & Production Coordinator (Lighting & Furniture)