The Design Studio

Knitwear design at the intersection of technical expertise, creative collaboration, and thoughtful development.

Led by Amanda Thomé, the studio brings together technical clarity, creative instinct, and a deep understanding of what makes knitwear work. Amanda was raised between South Florida and Brazil, with formative years spent in the UK and in Paris — a blend of cultures and aesthetics that naturally shaped how she thinks, creates, and collaborates.

She began the studio to support brands who want knitwear that feels personal, polished, and smartly developed without the guesswork. Sustainability isn’t a separate step here; it’s part of how we design, source, and develop from the start. Whether you’re launching your first collection or fine-tuning a few styles, we help you move from vision to garment with focus and flexibility.

While Amanda leads all creative and technical development, we also work with trusted specialists to support select phases like sourcing, 3D visualization, and production planning depending on what your project needs.

Currently taking on new clients.

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Thoughts From Clients & Community

  • Katie Ellis, Ellis Littles

    “Amanda has been so wonderful to work with and has exceeded our expectations with her quality of work, creative aptitude, expertise, and commitment to the project. She is an active collaborator and a joy to work with. We are incredible happy with her work and look forward to continuing to work with her! I'd recommend her for anyone looking for a fashion designer or technical designer.”

  • Peet, Peet Dullaert

    "Given her sublime dedication and creative vision, Amanda was entrusted with several main design projects. Amanda showed to possess exquisite planning and management skills."

  • Katie McClure, Mirth

    “Working with Amanda is simply easy-- her organization and communication makes our work smooth and easy. Since working with Amanda, a weight has been lifted. I know she has all of the bases covered and I can trust she has everything under control. I know she's thinking of every detail so I don't have to. I also appreciate Amanda's expertise, flexibility and gentle way of presenting opinions and options.”

  • Hasan, Inspired Comforts

    "It was great working with Amanda, she was very thoughtful and flexible in her approach.”

  • Stephanie, Cohort 10

    “Highly recommend this workshop! Both instructors were extremely knowledgeable and patient. Their information goes deeper than a typical workshop does and I got to learn a little about how the knitwear industry works. I also loved that they shared their patterns!”


    Shared after a Knitwear 101 workshop I co-taught at Custom Collaborative, a nonprofit helping women build careers in fashion.

Services

Creative Direction

Sustainable Design

Technical Expertise

Knit Fabric Innovation

Strategic Knitwear Consulting

Fitting Management

3D and AI Visualization

Sourcing

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We can jump in at any stage, or guide you from start to finish.

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  • For: Brands that want a clear, creative foundation.
    Perfect if you’re early in development, working with tight resources, or just want to start strong with focused, production-aware design.

    Includes:

    • 2 original knitwear styles

    • Concept presentation with 3–5 sketches per idea

    • Two rounds of sketch revisions

    • Sustainable design guidance

    • High-detail CADs and illustrations

    • Custom stitch + knit fabric development

  • For: Teams that need both creative direction and technical clarity
    Great if you're preparing for sampling, navigating fit issues, or want solid, factory-ready support alongside visual development.

    Includes:

    • Everything in the Essentiels package

    • Industry-standard tech packs

    • Two fit sessions with measurement comments

    • Size grading

    • Construction consultation + development guidance

    • Ongoing project support

  • For: Brands that need creative, technical, and sourcing support in one place
    Ideal if you’re building a complex or high-end collection, working with overseas production, or want deep guidance from concept to factory.

    Includes:

    • Everything in the Collection Classique package

    • Yarn recommendations + ordering support

    • Factory matchmaking (MOQs, pricing, timeline)

    • Manufacturing guidance (machine type, stitch development)

    • Access to our sourcing network + sustainability guidance

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  • For: Strategic support, creative guidance, or knitwear-specific feedback
    Whether you need help shaping a concept, clarifying development steps, or reviewing samples, this is an easy way to get expert input without overcommitting.

    Includes:

    • 1-on-1 virtual or in-person sessions (NYC)

    • Prep time and follow-up notes included

    • Can be used for brand strategy, materials, or technical review

  • For: Ongoing, collaborative support throughout your process
    Perfect for brands with consistent design needs, evolving timelines, or who want a partner on call for creative or technical input.

    Includes:

    • Reserved support each month

    • Design work, consulting, or fit review as needed

    • Priority access and consistent communication

    • Starts at 4 hours per week

  • For: Light, flexible support on active projects
    Best for quick revisions, fit notes, small updates, or when you need an expert eye on something mid-process.

    Includes:

    • On-demand support for active projects

    • Fit or construction notes, development review, or short strategy check-ins

    • Scope and timeline defined together in advance

    Includes:

    • Flexible, on-demand support

    • Delivered based on your needs and timeline

  • Bring your styles to life before sampling with optional 3D renderings. Perfect for internal approvals, investor decks, or refining proportions before prototyping.

    Available by request.

Every project is a little different. Let’s talk about what you need and what makes sense for your timeline and budget.