FOUNDRY LAB

Matt Ochipa

Creative leader with 20+ years of experience shaping product vision and directing design and development across footwear, sporting goods, soft goods, and outdoor equipment from creative concept and product strategy through development, manufacturing, and commercialization.

Creative Leadership

& Product Vision

I bring a multidisciplinary approach to creative direction and product development, combining creative vision with a deep understanding of product design, materials, construction, manufacturing, and the marketplace. I have led creative teams, established product and design direction, and worked cross-functionally to translate brand and consumer insights into compelling, commercially viable products.



Throughout my career, I have worked across the full product-development process — from research, concept development, and design direction through prototyping, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercialization. I bring a hands-on understanding of how creative ideas become products that can be successfully developed and brought to market.


Areas of Expertise

Creative Direction

Creative Vision

Design Strategy

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Brand & Product Direction

Product Design

Concept Development

Footwear

Sporting Goods

Soft Goods

Product Development

3D / CAD

Prototyping

Materials & Construction

  • Manufacturing

Commercialization

Sourcing

Vendor Development

Packaging

Product Line Development

20+ YEARS

Creative & Product Design

7 PATENTS

Product Innovation

5 AWARDS

  • Recognized Design Work

Commercialization

Sourcing

Vendor Development

Packaging

Product Line Development

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