Stephanie
Sonnleitner
Footwear · Textiles · Climbing · Vancouver
About
I design and make things: shoes, garments, installations, experiences. Over a decade in footwear design and development, from sketches and tech packs to factory floors and finished product.
I'm currently a climbing instructor at the Hive, and a freelance model and movement consultant for Arc'teryx, bringing technical products to life through authentic movement and end-user insight.
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Personal Projects
Upcycling Technical Gear
Extended the lifecycle of technical gear through circular design, reworking retired garments and climbing equipment into functional, performance-driven carry systems using existing materials and components.
Upcycled Tote Bag
An irreparable Arc'teryx jacket rebuilt into a functional climbing tote — original zippers and pockets kept intact, with pieces from a retired climbing harness reinforcing straps and gearloops for attaching shoes.
Upcycled Chair Cushions
The same jacket's GORE-TEX scraps became a waterproof cushion cover for a classic IKEA wire chair, secured to the frame with elastics and cord-stoppers salvaged from the jacket.
I have spent over a decade as part of the design and development team at Fluevog: working across the full process from concept sketch to factory production, contributing to the team through multiple collections. I have been part of collaborations with some of fashion's most iconic names, always making sure the work delivers for the brand.
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