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Kade Gilbertson
Black and white portrait of Kade Gilbertson

Intro

I'm an Industrial Designer with range, taste, and a diverse point of view. My work sits across product, fashion, branding, and creative direction, but it all comes from the same place: knowing how to make something feel right.

I'm interested in clean forms, athletic energy, strong proportions, and details that make a product or brand feel current without chasing trends.

Kade Gilbertson playing football at Iowa State

Story

I came into design through sport. As a former Division I athlete, I learned how to compete, lead, adapt, and perform under pressure. That experience still shapes how I work.

It taught me discipline, leadership, and care for performance and execution. I use the same mindset in my practice that I used in football. That perspective gives my design process a different edge.

Kade Gilbertson standing against a red backdrop

Perspective

My skillset spans industrial design, product development, branding, visual identity, production, and creative direction. I like working across disciplines because the best ideas require more than one lens.

I trust my taste. That is the difference. I've built it through sport, design, fashion, culture, and constant observation. My goal is to create work that feels precise, confident, and built with intent.