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Welcome

My name is Genia Tikhonov.

I am an athlete at heart, a creative in spirit, and an innovator to the bone.


My educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and a Master's degree in Sports Product Management, which supports my extensive experience in designing, developing, and managing sports products. With a wealth of knowledge gained from working in a variety of settings, including design consultancies, corporate environments, and as a freelance consultant, I have acquired diverse skills through collaborating with multifunctional teams in the Sports, Fashion, and Telecommunication industries. My proficiencies include product design and development, trend analysis, graphics, brand strategy, and concept ideation. Through my experience, I have honed my abilities and unlocked a new level of expertise, positioning me as a well-rounded sports product expert.

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PROJECTS

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ORMR protection

Protective Gear

ALL- IN CUSTOMIZATION:

All around customizable protection for wherever and whenever you need it most for the biggest of plays

 

ALL-IN PROTECTION

Durable and lightweight pad material to absorb any level of hits during gameplay

 

ALL-IN TECHNOLOGY

2-in-1 compression shirt and adhesive padding technology prepares you for the toughest of plays

I WANT, I CAN, I DO

Clothing line

"Хочу, Могу, Буду" or "I WANT, I CAN, I DO" is a brand of clothing that was created for the sole purpose of helping children with disabilities and/or low income families to be able to play ice hockey.

EASTON RAPTOR

Lacrosse helmet

Easton Lacrosse's RAPTOR helmet was the first of its kind, inspired heavily by one of my favorite video games, "HALO." With a sleek, cyber-punk aesthetic and advanced technology, it was the lightest helmet available on the market.

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EASTON PREDATOR

Innovative Lacrosse Helmet

After the unprecedented success of the RAPTOR, we knew we had to push the boundaries even further with our second helmet. Introducing the Ultimate Predator – with its unique two-shell design, innovative cage and attachment methods, and unparalleled lightweight composition, it's a game-changer in every sense of the word.

FIT SYSTEM

Great fit = better protection

I have worked on a few fit systems for bike, hockey, and lacrosse helmets, but this one stood out the most due to its design language - very Star Wars, very much Dark Side.

PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR

Women's lacrosse helmet

The project was born out of the necessity to protect girls playing lacrosse. Often, female players would sustain cuts and bruises during games but were not permitted to wear helmets. The goal was to develop a headgear that provided some protection for the face, ears, and head without being a traditional helmet.

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KID HELMETS

Simple things are never easy

As a part of multi-sport design team I had an opportunity to work on a few kid helmets for both American and European markets.

"FIRST LINE",
TV show about women's hockey

One of a kind project

As a co-author, casting manager, and marketing specialist, I had the opportunity to work on a distinctive TV project – a documentary/reality show that aired regularly on a national sports channel in Russia. The show revolved around a women's hockey team that was completely new to the game. For several seasons, these women trained on the ice and participated in local tournaments. The project was such a hit that they were even invited to play in one of the closing matches for KHL, which captured the attention of the whole country. This TV show created a new movement in a very male-dominated sport, leading to the growth of women's teams in major cities across Russia.

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HOCKEY CONCEPTS

Hockey is my passion

There are a few of my ideation ideas for many hockey brainstorming meetings I had a chance to be a part of.

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FOOTWEAR

Shoes I made

Footwear (or sneakers) has always been at the top of my "favorite things" list. I am in a constant pursuit to learn more, hence my obsession with understanding how things come to life. These are some of my projects.

University of Oregon, MS in Sports Product Management

Graduate School

The Sports Product Management Graduate Program uses industry legends to teach students like myself the business of creating and brining to market sports and outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment. This is my SPM journey.

NON SPORTS RELATED

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These are some of the projects I got to work on while freelancing and/or working at design consultancies.

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ART

Other passions

Creating art is one of my favorite non active activities. I work with clay, watercolor, acrylic paint, digital painting, and even some photography.

SPORT is my life

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SWIMMING

I was terrified of the water for the most of my life, until a few years ago; I am now not only a swim addict but have already participated in my first competition (100 meter freestyle) and received a medal for finishing 2nd.

BOX // MMA // KRAV MAGA

Some people prefer yoga when they want to relax, I choose martial arts.

ICE HOCKEY

I am a proud member of a 'beer league' community and hockey is a very permanent feature in my life. I love everything about the sport: the speed, camaraderie, occasional chirping, and even the smell of dirty hockey gear.

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