Catherine Chaney
fashion and textile design /// product development
Climbing rope bag
Custom rope bag for outdoor or indoor use
Designed to stand out from the crowd, this simple rope bag pairs personality with performance. Unique enough to make a statement at the gym and durable enough to take a beating at the crag, this bag will protect your rope so that it can keep protecting you. It features:
- waterproofed canvas body
- water-resistant foldout tarp
- red and blue tie-in points, to identify rope ends
- drawstring closure
- colorful accent panel
Prototype
Prototype in use
Unfolding
Unrolling
Prepped for flaking
Large tarp provides plenty of surface area to protect rope from dirt and debris
Logo Development
Created using Autodesk Graphic
Created using Autodesk Graphic
Created using Autodesk Graphic
"Catch" - climber slang, meaning "belay" (operate the rope)
Cat*ch - Catherine Chaney
Renderings
Created using Autodesk Graphic
Created using Autodesk Graphic
Created using Autodesk Graphic
Daypack
Custom backpack for day-to-day use or light outdoor trips
This lightweight backpack was developed for light outdoor use on a daily basis. Its simple design allows for easy, straightforward function without unnecessary clutter, providing one main compartment, one smaller outer compartment, and two water bottle pockets. It has a volume of approximately 18 liters, but packs down to fit inside a 9" x 12" manila envelope. It features:
- a body made from Silicone-coated ripstop nylon, pairing water resistance with durability
- detachable and movable braided paracord straps, allowing the wearer to create a more custom and comfortable fit
- daisy chain, for small, readily-accessible items
- reinforced seams for durability