Maureen Connelly
Projects & Design Experience
Davey's USA
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Design, Technical & Materials
Revival of a retro brand. A marriage of the old and the new, using vintage Davey's samples for inspiration, modernized for today.
Responsible for the design of all the handbags and slg's, including hardware and material selection. Helped to define the brand vision moving forward.
SUGAR MEDICAL
Design, Technical & Materials
Exciting start up of bags and accessories designed specifically for people who cope with diabetes. Worked directly with the founder to create and develop cases to hold wide variety of diabetic medical supplies. Responsible for dramatic growth and increased sales through product designs. Most recently designed cross body bags and travel bags that are selling well,
Responsible for design and technical development of cases including the interiors, material and hardware selection. Connected and developed relationships with new factories to enable growth.
Kelly moore bags
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Design & Technical
Concept of designing camera bags for the professional photographer that are cool, stylish and hip. The interiors are loaded with all the technical features a pro would want while the exterior of the bag is on trend and looks nothing like a traditional camera bag.
Responsible for the design and tech packs for several women's and men's bags and backpacks. Designed interior technical functions that go into every bag.
Designed logo hardware, including logo plates, locks and buckles.
Lucky bingo bags
Design, Technical & Materials
Founder & creator of brand of bags and accessories specifically for upscale Bingo players.
Fabulous learning experience
where I am responsible for all aspects of launching a new product line, branding, product design, development and production, website creation and content management, Social media and promotions.
brahmin
Design, Technical & Materials
Established, upscale department store brand looking to expand in to new categories.
Responsible for the design and technical illustrations of women's and men's travel, business and tech bags and accessories, men's Small Leather Goods, Pet Accessories and leather jewelry collections. Designed logo hardware including logo plates, locks, buckles and jewelry findings.
Fabrique, inc.
Design, Technical & Materials
Large OEM supplier for Computer and laptop case for Dell and Hewlitt-Packard.
Responsible for the design and technical illustrations of women's and men's business tech bags including totes, backpacks and rolling luggage for Dell and HP as well as Women in Business Collection. Advised on color, leather and materials
buxton
Senior Design Manager
Traditional department store brand with presence in mid and lower tier markets.
Responsible for all aspects of the design process for all women's and men's small leather goods
collections for Buxton and private label. Launched and designed travel, business bags and accessories sold at Staple's and Office Max, Launched and designed B Collective handbag collection sold exclusively on line.
judith leiber
Senior Designer
Premier high end luxury brand, made in America and Italy
Responsible for all aspects of the design process for all women's cut and sewn bags for day and evening
collections. In addition, designed women's footwear, belts, small leather goods, and small table top accessories.
Worked with precious and semi-precious stones and metals, exotic leathers, skins and furs.
liz claiborne
Handbag Designer
Lucky enough to be at Liz during it's heyday! Strong presence at department store level.
Responsible for the design of multiple high volume collections of PVC and leather handbags and small leather goods.
Extensive travel to China and Korea for sample development and sourcing.
