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Co-Founder | 2020 – 2023

äktiiv

äktiiv is a women’s activewear startup pioneering the use of next generation plant-based biopolymers to replace nylon, polyester, and spandex in high performance activewear.

Using plant-based raw materials + material science, äktiiv is reimagining how activewear is made, enjoyed, and discarded for the good of our planet. aktiiv.co

aktiiv.co

Responsibilities

• Brand Design & Positioning
• Perfomance & Brand Marketing
• Website Design
• Messaging
• Customer Experience Design
• Customer Acquisition
• Content Ideation & Creation
• Fundraising
• Financial Planning & Cashflow Management.


Press

Business Insider - This activewear startup backed by Michael Jordan's son is ready to take on Nike and Lululemon

Growth Results

Results while running the äktiiv pre-launch from February - May 2023.

+52,902

+14,500

+24,635

email subscribers

sms subscribers

instagram growth

roas

3.1x

Featured Content Creation

At äktiiv we knew that we needed a way to communicate the difference between plastic activewear and äktiiv activewear in a way that would turn heads. So we shot content that depicts a model with oil dripping from her activewear. It gets our message across in a powerful way while also educating consumers on how most of their activewear is derived from petrochemicals.

Produced by Empire Green in PDX.
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5.7%

This ad variation achieved a click-through-rate of nearly 6% over a 3 month period.

$1.91

And a cost per pre-order sign-up of less than $2. While each sign up was worth $7.42 in pre-order revenue.

Web Design

äktiiv Web Design (2020-2023)

Web Design - äktiiv

While designing the äktiiv website my main goal was to make the website as memorable and visually stunning as possible.

The design takes the user through a journey to discover äktiiv and then prompts them to sign up for an invite to pre-order.
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Home Page

The äktiiv homepage was designed as a pre-order funnel. Our aim was to not only showcase our activewear but also to capture the interest of potential customers.

By doing so, we hoped to entice them to sign up and gain early access to our exclusive pre-order.

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Product Page

After signing up, each potential customer received a 10-day communication sequence with 7 touchpoints via email and SMS.

At the end, they were given an exclusive one time use code to access our pre-order product pages and make a pre-order for a limited 3-day window.

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Web Design - äktiiv

While designing the äktiiv website my main goal was to make the website as memorable and visually stunning as possible.

The design takes the user through a journey to discover äktiiv and then prompts them to sign up for an invite to pre-order.
View the äktiiv Site

Home Page

The äktiiv homepage was designed as a pre-order funnel. Our aim was to not only showcase our activewear but also to capture the interest of potential customers.

By doing so, we hoped to entice them to sign up and gain early access to our exclusive pre-order.

Scroll

Scroll

Product Page

After signing up, each potential customer received a 10-day communication sequence with 7 touchpoints via email and SMS.

At the end, they were given an exclusive one time use code to access our pre-order product pages and make a pre-order for a limited 3-day window.

Apparel Design

Apparel Design (2020-2023)

Material Development

Proterra Fabric


It took nearly 2 years to develop, but Proterra was already beloved by 100s of people across the world only a few weeks after the delivery of our pre-orders.

Developed 2021-2023

Apparel Design

Proterra Collection

Product Development

Proterra Leggings, Shorts, & Sports Bra

The proterra Leggings, Shorts, and Sports Bra were designed with a premium minimalist aesthetic.

Product Development

The element tee and tank top were designed to go with the flow of light workouts and everyday living.

Element Tee & Tank

Brand Experience

Brand Experience and Packaging Design (2020-2023)

Sugarcane Shipping Pod

At äktiiv I wanted to create a brand experience that was just as special as our activewear. So I designed a custom shipping pod made out of sugarcane pulp.

Designed in SketchUp and manufactured in partnership with LVXIN packaging.

• Carbon Positive
• Biodegradable
• Compostable
• Dyed with a Algae Based Ink
• Compostable Bio-stone Label

Designed and Prototyped in 2022

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