Devon Carlson is a designer from San Francisco, currently based in New York. Her work is rooted in a deep interest in materiality, construction, and textile manipulation. With a background in hands-on making, she prioritizes process-driven design, often developing pieces through direct manipulation of textiles more so than traditional sketch-based methods.
She is particularly drawn to working with leather and fur, using techniques such as hand-trimming and surface alteration to create structure within soft materials. Her work often incorporates unexpected elements, including handmade hardware and sound-based components, expanding garments beyond purely visual objects into sensory experiences.
Alongside her design practice, Devon has gained experience in retail and client-facing environments, shaping her understanding of how clothing functions in everyday life. This perspective informs her approach to design, balancing conceptual exploration with wearability and impact.
Her work reflects an ongoing interest in craftsmanship, experimentation, and the emotional resonance of clothing. Devon plans to continue developing her own body of work while contributing to collaborative design teams and continuing to learn while working within the industry, with the long-term goal of developing runway fashions.
She is particularly drawn to working with leather and fur, using techniques such as hand-trimming and surface alteration to create structure within soft materials. Her work often incorporates unexpected elements, including handmade hardware and sound-based components, expanding garments beyond purely visual objects into sensory experiences.
Alongside her design practice, Devon has gained experience in retail and client-facing environments, shaping her understanding of how clothing functions in everyday life. This perspective informs her approach to design, balancing conceptual exploration with wearability and impact.
Her work reflects an ongoing interest in craftsmanship, experimentation, and the emotional resonance of clothing. Devon plans to continue developing her own body of work while contributing to collaborative design teams and continuing to learn while working within the industry, with the long-term goal of developing runway fashions.