I’m the founder of Sole Cookware, a company redefining kitchen tools through utility, beauty, and intentional design. Trained as a chef and educated in food systems and business, I built our flagship product—a patented, modular chef’s knife—to solve a personal challenge. That one solution became a broader movement: a design-forward, female-led brand rooted in slow growth and sustainable systems.
In just a few years, I’ve taken Sole from concept to production, led successful launches, and built a highly engaged, values-driven community. Under my leadership, we’ve doubled revenue year over year, established strategic partnerships, and significantly lowered our environmental impact.
Beyond Sole, I work with early-stage founders, consumer brands, and creative teams on projects that require strategic clarity, aesthetic direction, and operational follow-through.
Skills & Focus Areas:
Culinary product development
Brand positioning & storytelling
Creative direction & lookbook development
Customer experience & community building
Go-to-market & launch strategy
Sustainable sourcing & small-batch manufacturing
Email, social, and content strategy
Fundraising decks & investor communications
Trend research & cultural analysis
I’m especially interested in projects at the intersection of food, design, and storytelling—where utility meets soul.More...
Gizem K
Lead Designer@Sole Cookware
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Gizem K is the Lead Designer at Sole Cookware, where she combines functionality and aesthetics to create award-winning kitchenware. With over a decade of experience in industrial design, she has a keen eye for innovation and sustainability. Gizem graduated with honors from both her Industrial Design Undergraduate and Masters and has been featured in numerous design publications.More...