Hunter Rayne
hunterbenson216@gmail.com | (210) 748-8528
fashion and technical design.
about me
Born in 2000, my passion for clothing began at a young age. What started initially as me taking pride in dressing nicely would eventually evolve and become a way for me to express myself as I grew older and began to experience more and develop new interests. Today, my passions and interest has led me to pursue a career in apparel design and technical design.
This website’s purpose is to be a way for me to highlight my works and showcase my progress as I embark upon this new chapter in my life. On a more personal level, I would like to inspire people to not only pursue their goals and dreams, but to also showcase themselves because you never know who could be watching and what opportunities could be awaiting you.
With that being said, I appreciate any amount of time you have spent looking over my works and may your dreams become your reality.
Blessings,
Hunter Rayne
“(Broken) Hearts” Cargo Pant
(Dec. 2020) This was my first project created after learning Adobe Illustrator. Made in Illustrator, The “(Broken) Hearts cargo pant” was created as my interpretation of where I would like to see the cargo pant head at the time. Known for its durability and comfort, I wanted to see cargo pants incorporate more design changes to the garment that would complement the existing design features cargo pants already offer. At the time, I was inspired by the concept of love and the various forms it takes within our lives and felt that the qualities people like about cargo pants are the same qualities we like about love. As a result, I created three different colorways that the pant would be created in: army camo, desert camo, and black. The camo designs incorporate an all-over enlarged asymmetrical heart design that are the same color as the pants themselves. The black design incorporates a similar design with the main difference being the “crack” effect down the center of the heart as well as the enlarged asymmetrical heart design being red and smaller white, accent asymmetrical hearts. All the designs would incorporate custom asymmetrical heart pockets with silver buttons.
As a technical sketch, there was a lot of room for improvement. Stitch lines missing and the garment itself being asymmetrical are two of the major things I noticed amongst other details that could be seen upon closer inspection. Nevertheless, this was the design that sparked a fire in me to seriously pursue this career.
“To Inspire” Varsity Jackets
(June 2021). This marked my second attempt at creating a piece based around a theme. The design for this garment played off of the idea I had for a brand name, Muse, as well as as the idea that one has to be protective of their thoughts and creations. The “M” on the left arm is a more direct reference to the brand name and color-matched to self fabric. The phrase “Inspirar” connects to the concept of a muse being a source of inspiration and the phrase itself advocating for people to inspire, thus creating a loop of inspiration with everyone partaking in both roles, the inspired and the inspiree. Other design elements include various form of protective eyes from different cultures around the world; this was done with the idea of protecting one’s thoughts and ideas from anybody giving an envious eye to them. The brain logo with the “pow” like effect behind it are supposed to be representative of an “ah-ha” moment when someone is hit suddenly with inspiration. The varsity jacket itself would have a self fabric of cotton/wool while the sleeves would be tumbled leather that resembles the same leather used on professional basketballs. There is also ribbing on the bottom of the garment and the neckline that is color-matched to the self, while ribbing is also used to create the cuff on the sleeves.
While I still like this design years later, there are some changes I would like to make to the design as well as improve the technical sketch before having it put into production of any sort. Starting with the design elements, I would look for other ways to implement the eye designs. One way I was thinking of doing this was by creating a varsity patch that would help the design look more subtle in my opinion as well as help tie the elements more into the varsity jacket style. I would either do the same thing with the brain and “pow” effect or just completely redesign it.
As for the technical sketch, one thing I would focus on is making sure that the weight of the lines are the proper weight for the part of the garment it’s being used for. Another thing I could improve is the size of the ribbing. I was so determined to make sure that the ribbing was easily seen in the technical sketch that I made it a little to large, so for a revised version of this technical sketch I would make sure that everything is proportionate.
“Eve” Zip-up Hoodie
(July 2021). The “Eve” zip-up hoodie was my take on an oversized zip-up hoodie with a little biblical inspiration put into it. Starting with the most notable details, the three women are pretty straight-forward representations of demons, people, and angels. The stacking of designs, as well as the gradual change in color between the three designs, is supposed to be symbolic of the transition between the three types of beings. Emphasizing this point even more is the horns seen on woman on the front of the jacket, the woman on the back of the jacket with a halo, and the woman on the middle with no unique features. Two of other notable details is the customized apple zip and the general placement of the three women. Both are a nod to the biblical narrative of creation with the apple being the fruit people generally agree was eaten and the placement on the ribs being a nod to the creation story of man. This garment would be created out of a medium-heavy weight cotton fabric with color matched, rib knit fabric on the cuffs and bottom hem. The garment would also be double-lined similar to how the YZYGap zip-ups are constructed
One of the improvements I’d like to make to this technical sketch is how the halo overlaps the hood on the back and how the woman overlaps the left pocket on the front. I would go back and re-layer everything so that those items were sent backwards and the garment would be more accurate to the envisioned final product. I would also add ribbing detail to the areas of the garment that need it (i.e. cuffs and bottom hem)
“Eros” Bomber Jacket
(July 2021.) The “Eros” bomber is my interpretation of Starter jackets popular throughout the 80s and 90s. I personally enjoy these jackets because it combines streetwear, sports, and minimal details in a way that creates a garment that can both amplify an outfit as well as serve as the staple piece within the outfit.
For this specific design, I wanted to keep the aesthetic and overall feeling as close as I could to the classic Starter jacket design which is why the color scheme is pretty simple, but still loud and the branding details are exaggerated to the point where they could be seen from a distance. The self-fabric for this garment would be a satin exterior because the luster that would be added to the garment would help the color to pop more. It’s not pictured in either sketch drawing, but the interior would also have a quilted lining. A knit ribbing fabric would be used on the cuffs, neck, and bottom hem of the garment as well as would have a stripped pattern. The “Muse” script across the front of the jacket would be embroidered, as well as both the angel and hearts on the back of the garment. The hearts and the snap-on buttons would be color matched to the self fabric, while the angel would be color matched to the “Muse” script.
One of the improvements I would make to the sketch drawing is that I would go back and check to make sure that the garment is balanced and everything is symmetrical. I would also go back and add a line to indicate the sleeves are separated from the body. Another change I would make is that I would go back and try connecting all the letters into a single object instead of having them be four separate objects overlayed one another. I think this would make the transition between letters smoother and improve the overall design.
“Industrial T-shirt” Tech Pack
(July 2023). This was my first attempt at making my own tech pack for a shirt that I got made. At the time I had no idea exactly what pages were needed, so I looked up a youtube video and put in the information that I thought was most important: the general information, the artwork placement, the artwork details such as the color, and the size chart. The size chart was the simplest because I was printing on blanks so I just made a reference to the garment I was using at the time. For the artwork, this was my first attempt at making a design with gradient fill. Since the theme of the shirt is dealing with metalwork, I tried making the logo look like polished medal.
For it being my first attempt and not much information needed to be entered, this tech pack was pretty good but could still use some improvements. One of the changes I would make is to try and keep the artwork as proportional as possible. I’d also like to think of a way to better communicate the color used in the designs.
Side note: I also learned that I have to be aware of the size limits of designs when I’m printing. I got lucky because this print was designed to take up the entire back, and while the printing press used couldn’t accommodate the exact measurements I wanted, it got pretty close.
“Lone Star T-shirt” Tech Pack
(July 2023). This and the “Industrial” T-shirt were my first attempts at bringing one of my designs to life and creating a techpack for them as if I was going to put them into mass production. This design is pretty direct and pays homage to my Texas ties.
The flag is designed as if the light is reflecting off it, creating a gradient effect. The star has been replaced with the Seal of Solomon logo I was playing with as the initial brand staple logo. Under the design is the phrase, “The Lone Star shines the brightest” referencing the nickname of Texas; this phrase was made with the intent of wanting people to embrace doing things by themselves. On the front chest pocket area is a “Muse” typograph that also uses a gradient fill based on the colors of the Texas flag.
For being one of my first attempts, I’m pretty pleased with the outcome of both the shirt itself and the techpack made for it. There are still improvements that could be made, but this project helped me get more comfortable with communicating my designs and ideas to someone who is responsible for making them come to life.
“Button Down Shirt” Tech Pack
(July 2023.) This was my first, and currently only, attempt at luxury. I created this garment with the vision of having it be worn to a nice dinner, where the dress code is more strict and the person going must be seen as presentable by the restaurant workers.
Speaking on the design itself, I tried to keep it simple while allowing the details to be the thing that draws in the attention of people. This is essentially my take on minimalism. To begin, I picked the color of forest green because I find it calming while still promoting a feeling of luxury. Rather than use a neutral color like most designs would have, I still wanted to incorporate a color that would stand-out while not yelling “Look at me!.” Next, I incorporated white pinstripes into the design as a way to create some contrast into the garment instead of it just being a singular color. The Star of David logo was intended to be gold for no reason besides the fact that I liked the way it went with the color scheme. Both the pinstripes and the Star of David logo would be embroidered while the green self fabric would be satin. Construction wise, the garment would be made with french seams, but I would be open to exploring other seam options.
For this techpack, I think an assembly page would be helpful to communicate with the manufacturer. Another thing that would be helpful would be if I added a care page, or at least care label artwork. I also still need to better communicate the colors used for the garment.
“Denim Shorts” Tech Pack
(July 2023). This techpack is my most recent personal project and also my first time attempting to design shorts. Based on the recent trend of baggy denim shorts, this garment was designed to staple, everyday wear.
These shorts would be constructed from a medium-heavyweight dark denim fabric and would have contrast white stitching throughout the entirety of the garment. One of the main design elements for these shorts would be the 3D cargo pockets. These would be asymmetrically placed on each leg and would also include custom Star of David chrome, snap buttons. This custom button would also be used on the waistband. A triple hammer loop is also incorporated on the front right leg above the 3D cargo pocket for style more than functionality while the left leg has the Star of David logo screen-printed beneath the 3D cargo pocket and slightly wrapping around towards the back of the right leg.
Even though there is still room for improvement, this is the techpack I am most proud of. While certain pages that would be useful are missing, I believe I was able to effectively communicate the most, if not all, of the design details.
“CPP Football Jersey” Tech Pack
(Aug. 2024 - Apr. 2025) This was my most recent techpack that I worked on. This was a senior capstone project that lasted my final two semesters at Cal Poly Pomona and also involved contributions from other people, so the pages shown are only two of the pages I contributed to significantly. In total, there were 16 total pages that covered everything from the individual pattern pieces used to the way the garment would be packaged and even included cost information needed to create the garment.
The idea came from the fact that Cal Poly Pomona doesn’t have a football team, so this is roughly what I wanted the jersey to look like if there ever was one. The design is a simple football jersey with a slightly boxed and cropped fit and a two-tone color scheme. The bottom half of the jersey if a cream, mesh knit fabric while the yoke and neckline are a shiny, green double knit. The horse, jersey number, and name on the back are all screen-printed while the stripes on the sleeve are vinyl transfers.
Overall, this was my favorite project to work on because of the memories I got to make with my friends during the entire process. In terms of the techpack itself, this is also my best work done. All the information regarding the garment was effectively communicated and ultimately led to a sold-out garment. This was also my first time developing a techpack that would be used to actually produce a garment, so it was exciting to see the final product that my hard work produced. The final garment is able to be seen on the Cal Poly Pomona AMM department instagram page along with the other garments that were a part of the collection.
Side note: While I did not do the techpack for the other four garments in the collection, I was responsible for the quality assurance of all the products as well as ensuring a safe delivery to the buyer.