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What does it mean to design with purpose? In the athletic and outdoor apparel industry it means building product that protects or enhances the consumer’s ability to perform at their best. If you are a performance designer you are designing with purpose. You’re solving problems and maybe even saving lives with the product you create. It allows swimmers to swim faster, climbers to reach the summit, marathon runners to cross the finish line, and the everyday consumer to stay warm and dry while commuting in a downpour. Designing with purpose extends far beyond the product. It helps people achieve their goals and biggest dreams.

What do all successful brands, big or small, have in common? Storytelling, Consumers, Products, Marketing, GTM. Designers are part of all of this!

BIPOC designers: You can’t win if you don’t play! Take the time to fill out the application! It’s just that simple. Visit for more info. ityknocks

Words can’t describe how proud I am of the 12 creatives of colors who just completed the 4 week REI x FAAS inclusive design program!! Thank you to for your partnership! Folks, This collaboration is what elevating the next generation of diverse creatives looks like!! And Thank you to the students who gave their all everyday and killed it …I mean 👏🏽KILLED 👏🏽IT !!! at the final presentation!! So much good will come out of this for you, by you, and because of you. I’m a proud mama bear for sure! I look forward to our continued connection and journey forward! ❤️