Sample of design work for soft goods including bags, packs, luggage, and accessories.

1. adjustable sternum strap
on shoulder straps
waistbelt
pads
organizer compartment
airmesh back panel with zippered mesh pocket
molded back panel
laptop pocket opens flat
for fast TSA inspection
Collection of backpacks, messenger bags,
and cases for laptops and iPads. Designed
2011, launched 2012. Created all designs, and
collaborated with client on product planning and
pricing strategy. Designs incorporate construction
and material standards trom luggage and outdoor
industries to ensure durability and protection.
water-resistant zippers side powermesh water bottle
adjustable sternum strap pockets zip flat when not in use
on small front pockets
on shoulder straps
Project: Bags and Cases for Laptops & iPads, Part 1
Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

2. airmesh over foam
on back panel
Laptop Tote with
Shoulder Strap
luggage handle pass-through sleeve
vertical iPad pocket with Velcro flap closure
iPad Sleeve
cord storage pocket cord storage pocket
iPad Sleeves with cord storage
Collection of backpacks, messenger bags, and cases for laptops
and iPads. Designed 2011, launched 2012. Created all designs,
and collaborated with client on product planning and pricing strategy.
Designs incorporate construction and material standards trom luggage
and outdoor industries to ensure durability and protection.
Project: Bags and Cases for Laptops & iPads, Part 3
Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256
Leather iPad Case

3. organizer pocket laptop pocket
iPad pocket
18-22L Shoulder Camera Bag
zip-away bottle pocket stretch material
expansion panel to create phone pocket
extra room for padded insert
zipper pull
padded insert for camera bodies and lenses organizer panel Professional Camera Shoulder Bag
Camera bag designed to be very lightweight, durable, and functional for the professional Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
traveling photographer. Utilizes sailcloth fabric and lightweight closed cell foam. decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

4. 2 main compartment zippers,
Front View each opens one side of pack
zippered mesh pockets for plastic zipper pullers to padded dividers in side-by-side
2 main compartment front zippered pockets for
filters and small accessories prevent scratches and compartments can be configured
zippers, each opens one photography accessories
damage to equipment for various camera gear
side of pack
Shoudler straps, waistbelt, and lumbar pad
assembly brought out of pocket for use
Camera bag designed to be very lightweight,
durable, and functional for the professional
traveling photographer. Utilizes sailcloth
fabric and lightweight closed cell foam.
Professional Camera Backpack
Back views, with shoulder straps and Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
waistbelt inside large zippered pocket decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

5. zippered laptop pocket sunglasses pocket
tuck-away side main
compression straps, compartment
with hypalon tabs, zipper
for ski carrying
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tripod carrying
bottom strap system
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removable waistbelt zipper
main compartment zipper
molded back panel zippered
tripod carrying laptop
strap system pocket
buckles for
attachment
of accessory
chest packs
Mountainsmith Borealis
Backpack designed to carry
professional camera gear,
laptop, tripod, and skis.
Concept Sketches Backcountry Camera Backpack
tuck-away openings
waistbelt pockets removable waistbelt for webbing + buckles Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

6. Production Zipper Puller
Zipper Puller Concept Sketches
Molded EVA interior helps to
maximize usable cargo space
Concept
Sketches
Designed as a wheeled carry-on with tuck-away
backpack straps for carry over rough ground.
Designed to compliment house brand backpack line.
Adventure Travel Wheeled Backpack
Custom Handle Design Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
Handle Concept Sketches decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

7. hypalon patches on corners
ticket pocket for abrasion protection
compression
straps
zip-away
bottle pocket
Orthographic drawings
ticket pocket
anodized aluminum tubes ticket pocket
hypalon hypalon patches on corners
panels for abrasion protection
side access zippered
laptop pocket
compression strap
Wheeled Carry-On Concepts
Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
hypalon patch on front edge decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256
for abrasion protection

8. padded electronics compression strap with
pockets with fleece SR buckle closure
lining
reflective
piping
Traverse Pack Crossroads Pack
Guide Pack
compression strap with flap with
SR buckle closure stretch knit panel over soft compression strap with Velcro
PU foam for comfort SR buckle closure closure
Venture Pack
Gyro Pack Sprint Pack
Designs were a successful entry into back-to-school market; most designs were in line
for several seasons, changed only in color. Design goal was to utilize Mountainsmith’s Mountainsmith Back-to-School Collection
heritage color and trim motifs while including features and volumes appealing to the Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
target market of high school and college consumers. decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

9. tuck-away rain hat
lid/top-loader style opening for main compartment
side access zipper to power mesh pockets
port for hydration tube main compartment
compression straps
mesh bottle pockets
water bottle pocket between pack and waistbelt webbing loop and
bungee cord loop for
extra set of bottles held trekking pole carry
on upper shoulder strap
by bungee system
tuck-away mesh harness
for bike helmet carry
sternum strap with whistle
Design emphasizes weight-
saving considerations while
extra storage pockets on including features and
lower section of shoulder volume essential for multi-day
straps via “beaver tail” system “adventure” races, including
silicone-coated nylons, stretch
zippered waistbelt pockets materials, and many pockets on
the exterior for supplies access
by teammates. Used in 2008 by
members of Team Nike.
Adventure Racing Backpack
water bottle pocket between Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
Concept Sketch pack and waistbelt decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

10. main compartment
zipper on back panel
interior mesh
pockets
adjust for exterior
bungee cord
lining material pocket
airmesh back panel
with embroidered logo
hydration bladder zipper access
to main
compartment
headphone
ports on
shoulder
straps
Designed for mountain biking during off-season in ski resorts.
Inspired by trend projects that featured animal and insect
“shell” images. Featured in highlights report of Summer 2007
Outdoor Retailer Show on WGSN web site.
“Armadillo” Mountain Biking Hydration Pack
Cross-section sketch of pack construction Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
Concept Sketch to assist development & sample making decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

11. zippered
fishing net powermesh
pocket accessory hypalon + velcro
pocket rod tube strap
compression
“wings”
molded back panel
hypalon + velcro waterproof stretch material panel waterproof stretch material panel
rod tube strap smooth knit jersey +
main compartment zipper lightweight foam laminate
air channels for
ventilation & comfort
sunglasses hypalon + velcro
pocket rod tube strap
molded back panel fleece-lined hand
warmer pocket on back
removable fishing net panel of chest pack
chest pack pocket
for flyfishing thicker lumbar
accessories zippered area for sacrum
powermesh comfort
accessory Molded back panel
pocket
Backpack for flyfishing, with
compression features for rod tube carry,
“wings” fishing net carry, and modular
check pack accessory.
buckle attachment
for chest pack
Flyfishing Backpack
water bottle pocket
Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
waterproof stretch material panel decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256

12. mesh pockets rain flap for front main compartment zipper
Interior View zippered pocket
zip-away
bottle pocket
removable fly page;
attaches via magnets
foam fly patches
magnets inside flaps
cam buckle releases
4” of webbing to
zippered pockets enable pack to be
main compartment zipper rotated around the
body
mesh bottle pockets front zippered
pocket
handwarmer sleeve rain flap for front
loop velcro for foam zippered pocket
fly patch attachment
hypalon tab for forceps
Concept Sketch “front pull” waistbelt adjustment
tippet spool pockets
zip-away
bottle “zinger” cord for various
pocket flyfishing tools
tippet spool pockets
Concept Sketch
zip-away bottle pocket
Flyfishing Lumbar Pack
Technical Drawings
for Sample Making Dan Curtiss Industrial Designer
decurtiss@gmail.com 303.669.1256