The Dedicated Team Behind Halapod Store

At Halapod Store, every collection, every design, and every finished product exists thanks to the people working behind the scenes. A Print-On-Demand brand is only as strong as the team driving it, and our success comes from a group of professionals who combine creativity, precision, and passion in everything they do. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to the individuals who bring Halapod to life.

Our Creative Team: The Visionaries Who Shape Each Collection

Great products begin with great ideas. Halapod’s creative direction is built on understanding what customers love to wear and how they express themselves. From pets and professions to hobbies and seasonal trends, our creative team turns insights into beautiful, meaningful apparel.

Chris Hays — Lead Creative Designer

As Halapod’s head of design, Chris Hays is responsible for the visual identity that defines our brand. He leads the design direction for pet-themed apparel, job-focused collections, Aloha wear, and holiday releases. Every pattern, layout, and visual concept is shaped under his creative guidance.

Chris ensures our artwork feels modern, balanced, and emotionally expressive. His leadership helps Halapod maintain a cohesive aesthetic across all categories.

With a passion for detail and color harmony, Chris plays a key role in what makes Halapod’s designs stand out.

Ryan Cummings — Idea Development & Trend Research

Behind every collection is months of research and ideation led by Ryan Cummings. Ryan studies market data, explores community interests, and identifies emerging trends across pets, occupations, lifestyle themes, and seasonal styles.

From moodboards to concept briefs, he provides the creative spark that guides each new product line. His insights ensure Halapod stays ahead of customer expectations.

Ryan’s work lays the foundation for designs that feel relevant, meaningful, and aligned with what customers truly want.

Graphic Designers & Visual Specialists

Supporting Chris and Ryan is a team of skilled graphic designers who transform concepts into polished artwork. They prepare designs optimized for all-over prints, graphic placements, and different POD printing methods.

The team ensures clarity, composition, and scalability across sizes, maintaining Halapod’s high aesthetic standards.

Every line, color, and composition decision is crafted with careful attention to detail, delivering designs customers are proud to wear.

The Production & Quality Team: Bringing Designs to Life

Once designs are finalized, our production team transforms digital artwork into real garments. This is where precision, technology, and craftsmanship come together to ensure every product meets Halapod’s quality expectations.

Michael Setterberg — Production & Quality Lead

Michael leads Halapod’s production operations. He oversees the sublimation, DTG, and DTF printing workflows, ensuring each print is vivid, aligned, and long-lasting. His role includes calibrating printers, adjusting color profiles, and verifying consistency across production batches.

From print clarity to fabric feel, Michael ensures every detail matches Halapod’s standards before products move forward.

His dedication is the backbone of our quality promise.

Print Technicians & Production Staff

Our print technicians operate professional printing equipment and prepare each garment for production. They ensure accurate print placement, clean edges, and smooth transitions across large areas—especially for all-over patterns.

With strong technical skill, they convert digital files into high-quality printed fabric.

Their expertise ensures the final product feels premium and visually stunning.

Quality Control Inspectors

Before any item is approved for shipping, our quality control team performs detailed inspections. They check stitching, alignment, print vibrancy, and overall garment construction.

Any piece that does not meet Halapod’s quality criteria is rejected or re-produced to maintain consistency.

Their work guarantees customers receive apparel that looks great and lasts long.

The Customer Experience & Brand Storytelling Team

Customer trust is built through communication, transparency, and care. Our customer experience team ensures that every interaction—from browsing the website to receiving the package—feels smooth, genuine, and reliable.

John Mahoney — Brand Writer & Blog Author

John is the voice behind the Halapod blog. He writes stories, guides, and brand updates that show customers what happens behind the scenes and why quality matters. His writing helps build emotional connection and trust.

Through informative content and storytelling, John communicates Halapod’s mission, values, and product transparency.

He ensures the Halapod brand always feels human, relatable, and authentic.

Customer Support Representatives

Our support team provides friendly assistance to customers around the world. Whether resolving an issue or answering questions about shipping or sizing, they ensure every customer feels heard and supported.

Their communication reinforces Halapod’s commitment to service excellence.

Clear, respectful assistance is key to building long-term relationships with customers.

Community Engagement & Feedback Specialists

To keep our brand evolving, our engagement team collects customer reviews, suggestions, and real-world feedback. They identify recurring requests and turn them into actionable improvements for future collections.

Whether customers want more pet breeds, more occupations, or different seasonal designs, this team ensures their voices shape Halapod’s future.

Their work ensures Halapod grows in the direction customers genuinely care about.

The Heart of Halapod: A Team United by Shared Values

Every member of Halapod contributes to a shared mission: creating meaningful, expressive, and high-quality apparel. Our team works together across creativity, production, and customer care to deliver a brand that customers can trust and love.

Team Collaboration & Shared Purpose

From idea to delivery, collaboration is at the core of Halapod’s success. Each department works closely to ensure every product meets high standards and reflects the spirit of the brand.

We are united by a commitment to quality, authenticity, and continuous improvement.

Together, we bring Halapod’s story—and its products—to life.