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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 (11 years 9 months)
      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.
  • Skills
    • Footwear
    • Industrial Design
    • Textile Design
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    @xandy, member since 2009
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