Heather Blaikie Design

Heather Blaikie Design Experienced Product Development and Design consultant with a demonstrated history working in the consumer goods, home decor and fashion accessory industries.

I help build brands with products that solve customer problems and yield bottom-line growth.

Mid-career internship done! I learned so much and developed new skills! Packing up today and headed to Dickwella & Hirik...
08/16/2024

Mid-career internship done!

I learned so much and developed new skills!
Packing up today and headed to Dickwella & Hiriketiya Beaches for a week before coming home.

Sri Lanka update. I'm just about halfway through my internship at a state-of-the-art activewear and intimates factory, f...
07/25/2024

Sri Lanka update. I'm just about halfway through my internship at a state-of-the-art activewear and intimates factory, furthering my plight to specialize in designing for sports and outdoors.
I've met so many hospitable and talented people, eaten delicious food, and visited 8 cutting edge apparel innovation and manufacturing facilities.

I'm working on the design of 2 sports bras starting at the research stage and moving through the process to the point of wear testing and biomechanical validation.

This week I learned about designing high performance lace, bra cup manufacturing, and the fundamentals of sports bra pattern drafting. I finalized my designs and consulted with the technical design and materials team to move forward with the first prototypes.

It has been a great experience. I very much miss my beautiful wife, Llano River Blue, and our little family. I have faith this investment in my learning will pay off in the future. Though the experience, and amount I have learned about knits, has definitely been worth missing a beautiful Portland summer.

Reno friends, you get the chance to interact with Trust Cats without the dust!
09/16/2023

Reno friends, you get the chance to interact with Trust Cats without the dust!

Big Announcement! This fall, I'm starting a Master's of Science in Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon's P...
08/25/2023

Big Announcement!
This fall, I'm starting a Master's of Science in Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon's Portland Campus!!! 🦆

It's a 2 year, onsite, full time, rigorous program with just approx 12 students in my cohort. We will study apparel, footwear, and equipment design with a thesis project in the second year.

I am doubling-down on my Industrial Design and Design Education career, specializing in what is most important to me.

Empowering individuals to discover healing through outdoor experiences is my passion. With a foundation in industrial design, a passion for yoga, and a commitment to the healing forces of nature, I strive to merge strategic design thinking with research of diverse users to create product experiences that resonate deeply with athletes, enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

Things could change, but at the moment, I see support garments (sports bras, braces, etc.) and size inclusion as my area of focus.

30 years ago I was starting Georgia Tech! So ready for this new adventure!

Thanks to everyone who helped me make this decision.

P.S. I will be forming focus groups for my studies. LMK if you want to join! 💫

P.P.S. I was not consulted on the placement of the word Portland on this brand new sign.

LAST MINUTE OPENING! ONE SPOT LEFT! Focus on your Personal Brand and set yourself up for a bright journey on the path of...
08/08/2023

LAST MINUTE OPENING! ONE SPOT LEFT!

Focus on your Personal Brand and set yourself up for a bright journey on the path of your choosing.
In this 90 minute webinar, I'll lead you in the method I use with design strategy clients.

You'll walk away with:
-outlined target audiences.
-clear goals.
-your secret sauce defined.
-keys to discover your niche.

As well as, learning how using AI can help you refine your messaging and speed up copywriting and marketing tasks.

8 SPOTS ONLY. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

This is not a promotion for a bigger program, this is the program.
Free accounts for Figma and Canva for an optimal experience, though pen and paper will work just fine.

Email address in image to register. Please include need for scholarship or sliding scale in message as it applies.

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