Karla Ríos

Award-Winning Tool Belt Design at Engelbert Strauss x Driller Queens

Designed an innovative tool belt for underrepresented construction workers in collaboration with Engelbert Strauss. The project won a prestigious competition judged by AMD faculty, the founder of Driller Queens, and an Engelbert Strauss industrial designer.

Fashion & Pattern Designer at Workwear Sazu Factory

Designed and developed workwear for various industries including automotive, food, government, and more. Established the factory’s first digital pattern-making system to streamline production. Optimized material use through pattern nesting and fabric yield estimation, supervised pre-production samples ensuring accurate garment prototypes, and managed flat sketches and technical sheets for efficient product development.

Fashion & Pattern Designer at Workwear Sazu Factory

Designed and developed workwear for industries including automotive, food, and government. Established the factory’s first digital pattern-making system to streamline production. Led pattern nesting and fabric yield estimation to optimize material use. Supervised pre-production samples and managed flat sketches and technical sheets to ensure efficient product development.

Working remotely from Berlin to Mexico, I have independently contracted for a Mexican swimwear brand Swild, focusing on pattern design, technical sheet development, and fashion consultancy. I have developed pattern designs and custom digital prototype visualizations for independent clients in Irapuato, Mexico.

Working remotely from Berlin to Mexico for various clients. Independently contracted by a Mexican swimwear brand Swild for pattern design, technical sheet development, and fashion consultancy. Developed patterns and custom digital prototype visualizations for independent clients in Irapuato, Mexico.

Fashion Designer, Redesign of School Uniform at Olssom School

Personally approached by the school owner to redesign official school uniforms, delivering a well-received collection that improved both the aesthetic appeal and functionality.