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ABOUT

Kate Cox is a wide-ranging design leader living in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Her experience covers concept to category from corporate settings to small scale. From california, new york and the midwest.

  • leading + inspiring teams of 6 to 40 - apparel, graphic and print artists.

  • domestic + global travel for inspiration + manufacturing relationships.

  • trend forecasting + concept creation - macro consumer trends, mood, color, silhouette, print + pattern, fabric and trim.

  • brand strategy + vision - re-invention and ground up creation.

  • hands-on design work - CADS, artwork selection, color, strike-off + trim approvals.

  • brand strategy + vision - re-invention and ground up creation.

  • private label + market label product development

  • adobe creative suite 

Personal Favorites. In no particular order:

  • shoreline to the mountains - snowshoeing and toes in the sand 

  • books - thrillers. mysteries, fantasy, and suspense are tops. 

  • going to the theatre - broadway musicals in particular.

  • the desert landscape - cacti. succulents. all sorts.

  • yoga + hiking - never met a class or trail she does not like.

  • all things navy. dresses. print + pattern.