Madison Stitch Bag Collection

Summer 2025 Intern

William Waris & Madision Stitch

I joined Madison Stitch to explore how traditional craft could evolve through simplified, honest construction. Working directly with the brand’s founder, John Pryor. I developed bag designs built entirely from rivets and folded leather. Each prototype was an experiment trying to balance minimal parts and maximum function.

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From Start to Finish

Each of the three bags I made were designed from start to finish by me. I sketched, modeled, and prototyped each piece through paper and leather studies, refining geometry and joinery before producing digital cut files for fabrication. Handling the final cutting, making, and finishing gave me a deep understanding of how small design choices impact production time and tactile experience of the product.

[background image] retail setting (for a tech gadgets store)
[background image] image of a modern workspace (for a consumer apps)
[background image] image of office space (for a general contractor)
[background image] abstract image with office supplies (for a personal coach & consultant)

Rapid Prototyping

Highlights
Designed a series of leather bags emphasizing modular construction and durability.
Managed the entire design process.
Developed stitch-free assembly techniques.
Focused on simplicity, longevity, and honest material expression in every iteration.
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Skills Shown
Concept generation, iteration, and refinement
Pattern Making
Drafting & Prototyping
Fabrication
Material Understanding
Product Assembly & Finishing
Collaboration & Brand Alignment Craftsmanship & Detail-Oriented Design

Featured at KC Fashion Week

Each bag from the Madison Stitch collaboration was featured on the runway at Kansas City Fashion Week, highlighting the intersection of industrial design and fashion.

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