Carolyn McHale (Creative Director and Owner) was selected as 1 of 3 finalists (from nearly 500 submissions) for the “Design Lindsey’s Helmet” Contest.

Lindsey’s final selection of a helmet design surprised many, however, as Carolyn’s design was a landslide winner in the online voting, garnering 62% of the vote, against 12% for the winning design. The online vote did not determine the final winner, which was picked by Lindsey herself.

“While I was disappointed that Lindsey didn’t choose my design for the Olympics, it was an honor to receive such an overwhelming vote from her fans. To Lindsey, thanks for selecting me for the finals, and good luck in Vancouver! To everyone who supported me, THANK YOU! You really made this awesome,” says Carolyn.

On January 26, KUSA 9 News Denver aired a special segment about Carolyn and her design.

View the Voting and Carolyn’s Design

Read coverage:

Article: “Vonn Reduces Helmet Design Choices to Three” – New York Times

Article: “Ski racer Lindsey Vonn could don Boulder woman’s helmet design” – Boulder Daily Camera