The WEARPACK® in motion
Watch the 2× patented multifunctional bag transform on demand.
Born from a
Dorm Room.
Built for Impact.
Driven by
Innovation.
The story of how a college sophomore with a campus job and a bold idea built a patented product empire — and now helps every aspiring founder do the same.
The Beginning
Chad knew he wanted to be an inventor since the second grade. Years later, as a sophomore at The Ohio State University, he noticed classmates hauling fewer books and more technology across campus — laptops, tablets, chargers, cameras. The traditional backpack hadn't caught up.
"The world is changing, the way we learn is changing. With the need for technology, we need to innovate that daily accessory. I invented the first Wearpack in my dorm room my sophomore year."
He taught himself to sew, sourced supplies off Amazon, and prototyped from a dorm-room desk — funding development with his campus job. CHVD JUSTIN launched in February 2019 and moved 300 units that first junior year.
The Innovation
Chad's relentless creativity led to the development of The WEARPACK® — a multifunctional detachable bag that converts between chest bag, shoulder bag, backpack, crossbody, fanny pack, and athletic-style chest accessory. His commitment to innovation earned him 2 U.S. patents.
The WEARPACK landed in major retailers including Barnes & Noble and Fanatics, secured 15+ university and collegiate licenses, and earned partnerships with HBCUs including North Carolina A&T, Hampton University, and Clark Atlanta University.
- 5,000+
- Units Sold
- $750K+
- Lifetime Sales
- 2
- U.S. Patents
- 15+
- Collegiate Licenses
Two U.S. patents.
One founder.
From a sophomore's sketchbook to the United States Patent & Trademark Office — the WEARPACK® is a legally protected, first-of-its-kind modular wearable system.
Listen. Iterate. Repeat.
After the first 300 units sold, Chad went straight to customers for feedback. Women asked for adjustable straps, more padding, a water bottle holder, and reflective material for nighttime visibility. Every request became the next revision.
To sharpen the business side, he studied the founders behind Ralph Lauren and Under Armour — figuring out how to build a real brand without a big check behind it. That mindset opened the door to Division I licensing deals and a full clear-bag stadium line designed to move through game-day security.
The Growth
After graduating in January 2022, Chad moved back to Cleveland and opened CHVD JUSTIN's first flagship headquarters. He won $25,000 from the Cleveland FutureLAND President's pitch competition — reinvesting it into inventory and marketing.
He was featured on WKYC, CBS 19, Roland Martin's Unfiltered on Black Star Network, PR Newswire, and Black Enterprise. He received a Senate Commendation for outstanding educational impact.
- Barnes & Noble
- Fanatics
- North Carolina A&T
- Hampton University
- Clark Atlanta
- WKYC
- CBS 19
- Black Enterprise
- PR Newswire
- Roland Martin Unfiltered
One bag. Six ways to wear it.
Chest Bag
Detachable front carry
Shoulder Bag
Professional style
Backpack
Maximum capacity
Crossbody
Urban convenience
Fanny Pack
Hands-free mobility
Athletic Chest Accessory
Statement piece
This isn't just a bag.
It's a 2x patented solution.
Now it's your canvas. Design your own WEARPACK® — pick fabric, colors, artwork, and imprint. From 1 unit to 500.
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