Product development and operations for people who make things.
From concept to shelf — development, planning, sourcing, production, and the operational thinking that holds it all together.
CURRENTLY // FEB 2026
Working
Product development and sourcing projects for private clients — developing new products, planning ranges, managing supplier evaluation, sampling, costing, and production coordination across multiple product categories.
Publishing
Writing weekly on Substack about production economics, sourcing decisions, and the operational thinking behind getting physical products made — based on 15 years of doing it.
Latest Publications
Hello, I’m Larissa!
I've spent 15+ years taking products from concept to shelf, across luxury brands, sustainable startups, and founder-led businesses where I built the entire operation from scratch.
I work with designers, founders, and brands on product development and operational projects. That means planning ranges, developing new products, sourcing manufacturers, managing sampling and production, getting the costings right, and building the systems that make it all repeatable. Whether it's a bespoke product run, a new range, or fixing an operation that's outgrown its processes — I manage the full pipeline.
I've also built my own product ranges from original artwork through to manufacturing and fulfilment, so I understand the reality of making physical products with real constraints.
Every week, I write about production economics, sourcing, and operational decision-making for people who build physical products.
WEEKLY STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Operations and product strategy — frameworks, data, and practical insights.
No fluff, just actionable content you can use immediately.
"How many should I order?" is the wrong first question. This post breaks down first-order vs second-order production decisions — with real margin data at 25, 50, and 100 units — so you stop guessing and start ordering based on evidence.