GRACE RYAN
Seattle,WA
Summary
Artist and designer with 2.5 years of technical engineering experience, 6.5 years of design experience, and 2 years of self-taught fashion skills. Founder of Dollhou3e, producing concept-driven fashion collections grounded in craft, cultural observation, and material storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Creative Director
Dollhou3e Studio
Seattle, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and produced an original fashion collection exploring humankind's connection with the natural world.
- Managed partnerships and media relations, delivering collaboration with WNBA player and coverage by Smart Water, Seattle Storm WNBA and Woman's Wear Daily.
- Developed and produced cohesive brand identity and collection campaigns across in-person retail and digital platforms garnering press by New Day Northwest NBC.
- Innovated silhouette and surface design techniques bridging art expression and industrial engineered production methods.
- Created detailed prototypes, and iterated pattern design through samples.
- Presented collection at industry events, Bumbershoot 2025 and Couture and Cars 2025.
- Established brand identity and managed all timelines, milestones and deliverables.
- Cast and managed talent for runway and photo shoots.
- Managed the budget and funding for collection development and showcase expenses.
- Secured funding and media coverage through winning the Seattle Restored Artist Studio Grant 2024 and the Bumbershoot Grant 2025.
Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer (Level II)
Boeing
Everett, WA/ Remote
09.2023 - Current
- Designed wearable and soft goods to address workplace ergonomic challenges, advancing a portfolio that achieved risk reduction of up to 70% for over 30,000 workers.
- Managed data collection from over 30 employees over 15 weeks, testing wearable technology, resulting in enterprise-wide approval to onboard the garment to decrease workplace injury.
- Executed visual communication through iterative sketches and prototypes to align teams with design concepts.
- Led design reviews ensuring compliance with project specifications and requirements.
- Synthesized market research findings to recommend safety implementations for the company.
- Developed documentation for best practices and technical skills enhancement for junior engineers.
- Applied research and industrial design principles to enhance aircraft mechanic safety and workflow.
- Conducted qualitative studies and established ergonomic design guidelines.
- Promoted professional standards by participating in Human Factors and Ergonomics Society events.
- Led a team designing research that successfully received approval from the Human Subject Review Board three months into my role.
- Drove innovation by creating Boeing Intellectual Property, resulting in enhanced mechanic safety and awards.
Material Research Lab Assistant
Biodesign Lab Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Advised design students on prototype fabrication techniques and strategies.
- Researched sustainable materials such as mycelium, bamboo, and biolime for project applications.
- Maintained organization and proper care of shop tools to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Produced documentation and visual storytelling to enhance public engagement initiatives.
- Drove public engagement by sharing project milestones on social media platforms.
- Organized daily logs documenting project development and progress for transparency.
Marketing Intern
Lucky Chick
Nyack, New York
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Created press presentation materials for makeup startup to enhance visibility.
- Developed engaging social media content to boost brand awareness.
- Cultivated Lucky Chick’s social media presence on Pinterest independently.
Education
B.S. - Industrial Design
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05-2023
Skills
- Hand sketch illustration
- Digital design: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate
- Pattern drafting
- Sample creation
- Apparel construction
- Brand development
- CLO3D
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel
- SolidWorks
- Catia
- Project management
- Leadership
- Collaboration
Awards
- Bumbershoot Fashion District Award, 2025
- Seattle Restored Artist Studio Grant 2024
- PNW Innovative Designer Honor, 2026
- OXO and Virginia Tech: Disability Advocacy in Design Challenge Award 2023
- Calhoun Honors Discovery Program Scholarship 2019
- Boeing Intellectual Property Innovation Award: Shoulder Support Drilling Tool, 2026
- Boeing Intellectual Property Innovation Award: Ergonomic Painting Solution, 2025
- Boeing Intellectual Property Innovation Award: Kneeling Work Support Tool, 2024
Runways
- Couture and Cars: Lemay Americas Car Museum, 2025
- Bumbershoot Runway: Archeology, the History of Now, 2025
- Cannonball Arts: Fall/ Winter Fashion Show, 2025
Group Gallery Shows
- Base Camp Studios 2: Group Show, Work: Chain Link Vest, 2025
- Fishbowl Gallery: SECOND SKIN Group Show, Work: Dollhou3e Dress, 2025
- Slip Gallery: Another Man’s Trash, Group Show, Work: Ethernet 1, 2024
- Base Camp Studios 1: Something in the Way, Group Show, Work: Camo_rev1 Suit, Camo_rev1 Suit Photography, 2024
Presentations
- Rob Hutch Architecture: RHA Riffs, MINI chats, “Dollhou3e”, 2024
- Virginia Tech, Architecture, Rodent Society, “Dollhou3e Studio”, 2024
Community Organization
- Serving the People (Seattle moderator)
Timeline
Founder & Creative Director
Dollhou3e Studio
04.2024 - Current
Human Factors & Ergonomics Engineer (Level II)
Boeing
09.2023 - Current
Material Research Lab Assistant
Biodesign Lab Virginia Tech
05.2021 - 05.2023
Marketing Intern
Lucky Chick
05.2019 - 06.2019
B.S. - Industrial Design
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University