Caroline studied fashion design at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).  There she learned traditional garment construction and patternmaking techniques that inform her work.  Since then she has worked in garment and accessory production settings at various scales, as well as in business operations.  This experience of making products at scale and establishing systems for businesses to thrive shapes her perspective.  With the launch of Raconteur Product Development LLC in early 2024, she relishes supporting innovative brands test and refine their designs in preparation for production.  Caroline specializes in bringing together tech packs, patterns and materials for the first time to create samples, adding deep value to this important product development step.