Ruby Rodriguez
Qualitative Research
Global Artisan Sourcing
Luxury Retail Operations
Research Methodology in Motion: A Five-Phase Career Evolution
01 | Theory — Qualitative Research & Material Culture
02 | Scale — Supply Chain Development (China)
03 | Brand — Luxury Retail Operations (Simon Mall)
04 | Sourcing — Global Heritage Procurement (Peru, Mexico, India)
05 | Concept — Large-Scale Experiential Retail
Phase 01 | Theory
Qualitative Research
Material Culture & Visual Curation
The Research: A PhD-led audit of jewelry provenance, spanning museum archives and raw artisanal markets. By documenting the intersection of historical craftsmanship and traditional material sourcing, I identify the authentic markers of quality that define high-value collections.
Phase 02 |Scale
Industrial Scaling & Operational Viability
Supply Chain Architecture: From Prototype to Precision
The Strategic Pivot: Phase 02 transitions from iterative studio research to Industrial Scaling. Having identified a significant market arbitrage in the U.S. demi-fine sector, I moved beyond the bench to architect a supply chain capable of high-volume execution. This phase focused on translating 'unseen' heritage designs into technical blueprints, vetting Tier-1 manufacturing partners in China, and solving the Price-Point Friction identified during initial market testing