Petrichor Jacket
STrategic overview
The Brief
The sail jacket tech pack project was developed as a performance outerwear solution for performance wear, combining functional garment innovation with production-ready technical documentation. The project focused on designing a high-performance sailing jacket that addressed the unpredictable demands of marine environments while providing modular adaptability for changing weather conditions. Central to the concept was a collapsible storm hood designed to extend coverage across the face during heavy rain, as well as a 3-in-1 layering system consisting of a detachable hood, outer shell, and insulated puff layer. To support manufacturing, the garment design was translated into a comprehensive tech pack including technical flats, construction callouts, measurement specifications, and bill of materials documentation, creating a complete visual system for product execution.
- Designed a modular performance sailing jacket for active users
- Featured collapsible storm hood and 3-in-1 layering system
- Built a full tech pack with specs, flats, and production documentation
The Challenge
The Challenge
The primary challenge was to design outerwear that offered advanced weather protection and adaptability without sacrificing mobility or usability for performance-focused sailors. Traditional sailing jackets often provide weather resistance, but can be restrictive, bulky, or lack flexible layering systems that respond to shifting environmental conditions. This project addressed the need for a garment that could provide enhanced face protection in heavy rain while allowing the wearer to customize insulation and coverage depending on weather demands. From a design perspective, the challenge was also to communicate these functional innovations clearly through technical documentation, ensuring that modular garment features, construction details, and material specifications could be accurately interpreted for production.
- Needed better weather protection without limiting mobility
- Existing sailing jackets lacked flexible coverage and adaptability
- Modular features needed clear technical communication for manufacturing
Strategic Solution
My strategic solution was to design a modular outerwear system that prioritized user adaptability, ergonomic performance, and technical clarity. The jacket was developed around a layered product, allowing the hood, shell, and insulated liner to function independently or together as an integrated performance system. The collapsible hood feature was designed to enhance protection without interrupting visibility or range of motion, addressing a specific functional pain point for active sailors. To support this concept, I created a structured technical package using visual hierarchy, annotation systems, and standardized specification layouts to clearly communicate construction intent. By combining user-centered product innovation with precise information design, the final outcome demonstrates how technical apparel design can solve real performance challenges while remaining scalable for manufacturing.
- Created a user-centered modular outerwear system
- Designed innovative hood for improved rain protection and visibility
- Used hierarchy and technical layouts to communicate manufacturing details
