Clarity and Structure for Designers Who Want to Produce Consciously - Without the Overwhelm
I help you communicate clearly with factories, avoid costly production mistakes, choose the right materials, and build systems that support your growth.
With a decade of luxury-level production experience and a background in production management from FIT, I guide independent designers through manufacturing with confidence and intention.
Wherever You Are in Your Journey
Whether you're searching for your first factory or scaling an existing line,
I meet you where you are.
Just Starting Out
You have sketches, samples, or a vision, but production feels like a foreign language.
- •Don't know where to find a factory or what to look for
- •Unsure how to create tech packs or what to include
- •Need help understanding industry timelines and minimums
In Production
You have a factory, but something isn't clicking the way you expected.
- •Communication feels unclear and things get lost in translation
- •Not sure what the factory handles vs. what you need to provide
- •Delays keep happening and you're not sure if they're normal
Ready to Scale
Production is working, but you need better systems to grow without burning out.
- •Struggling to keep track of multiple suppliers and samples
- •Need backup factories in case your main one can't deliver
- •Want to streamline processes so you can focus on designing
"The confusion you're feeling isn't because you're doing something wrong. It's because no one taught you how manufacturing actually works."
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
After years of working in luxury production, these are the truths that would have saved me (and my clients) countless headaches.
Complete specs upfront save you money
Providing detailed tech packs, patterns, and fabric decisions before production prevents expensive back-and-forth and disputes later.
Your email contact may not be your maker
The person answering your emails might not be the one sewing your samples. Understanding the factory's workflow helps you communicate to the right people.
Industry timelines are longer than you think
Most production runs start a year in advance. Add in Chinese New Year closures and holiday rush, and timing becomes everything.
That delay might actually be normal
What feels like a factory problem is often just how manufacturing works. Understanding typical timelines prevents unnecessary frustration.
One factory is never enough
Even great relationships can fall through. Having backup factories vetted and ready protects your business when things go sideways.
Factories prioritize trusted relationships
They give the best attention to designers they know and trust. Building that relationship takes time, visits, and clear communication.
This is what I teach, so you don't have to learn it the hard way.
Ongoing Support
Studio Systems Membership
A membership built for fashion designers who want structure as support. Learn The Oceo Method™ framework to bring clarity to your production process and scale without burning out.
- Twice-monthly live Q&A calls for real-time support
- Complete Notion system for production, marketing & launches
- Private designer community with insider supplier info
- Leadership, mindset & somatic support for creative founders
How I Help
Whether you're just starting out or already working with a factory, I help you understand how production actually works so you can make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Factory Communication Support
Learn what to say, how to say it, and when. Get scripts, templates, and guidance for clear factory communication that prevents costly misunderstandings.
Production Systems & Workflows
Build the operational backbone your brand needs: production calendars, sampling trackers, costing sheets, and supplier management systems.
Sustainable Sourcing Guidance
Navigate ethical production without the overwhelm. Get clear guidance on materials, suppliers, and building relationships that align with your values.
