We’re at the vanguard of a retailing revolution – the use of personalized product recommendations, or PPRs, is rapidly emerging as a tool in high demand by both consumers and retailers. Our Intellifit scanner is the only mall-based retail body scanner that can conduct scans on fully clothed individuals, offering exceptional speed and convenience for consumers.

The scanning process records client data, including physical information such as 3-D body measurements, weight, height and BMI, as well as demographic and contact information such as email address, age, zip code and ethnicity. Our market research shows participating retailers increase sales when participating in our retail sizing solution service. 

Unique Solutions has been leading a revolution in personalized shopping since 1994. Originally founded to provide custom sewing patterns tailored to fit its customers’ individual measurements, the company has been on the cutting edge of 3-D body imaging and data capture for more than a decade. We hold the largest database of body measurements that reflect the true size and shape of today’s consumer.

Focusing on size and fit issues, as they affect individual consumers, the company has been steadily expanding its base of products and services so that people of all shapes and sizes could experience the comfort of products that truly fit their bodies.

In 2002, Unique Solutions introduced the proprietary UniqueScan body scanning system (now known as the Intellifit® Plus) using white light technology. In addition to over 200,000 points of body measurement, the Intellifit Plus can report BMI, height, weight, and health risk factors.

In 2009, Unique Solutions Design Ltd, acquired Pennsylvania based competitor, Intellifit Corporation. The Intellift body measurement system uses radio wave technology and is the only system capable of scanning a clothed body. We have applied our proprietary software and upgraded the technology and can now offer consumers the ability to quickly determine their exact body measurements and be matched to apparel that fits, without having to remove their clothing.

There is no sizing standard in the apparel industry, and guessing the right size has been a source of frustration for customers. Consumer research confirms that not knowing what size they need is the biggest barrier to internet apparel sales and for trying new brands. The Me-Ality shopping service will revolutionize both brick-and-mortar and online shopping by increasing sales and eliminating costly returns.

With the launch of Me-Ality in King of Prussia Mall – the largest retail shopping mall in the U.S. - Unique Solutions is utilizing body scanning technology to help consumers find their best fitting and most flattering styles from hundreds of brand name apparel lines.

As one of the largest resources for body/size/shape measurement data, Unique Solutions works with apparel and product manufacturers to develop size and fit solutions for their goods. We are changing the way clothes are sold - with a focus on fit, flatter, comfort, and performance.

Tanya Shaw, President and CEO (Founder)

Tanya has spent her career providing strategic solutions to address many aspects of individuality and fit. Her technically savvy nature and sharp business acumen have resulted in the development of numerous products and applications that provide solutions related to body measurements and body data. Leveraging her experience in the custom apparel industry, Tanya has positioned Unique for dramatic growth through multiple market applications of its body scanning, measurement technology and related customized products.

Tanya has been an active director on a number of boards including: Entrepreneurs’ Forum, NSCAD University, Dalhousie University Faculty of Management, Novaknowledge, Downeast Communications and CEED. In addition she offers her time to work with community organizations at a local level. Tanya is considered one of Canada’s leading women entrepreneurs and has won numerous regional and national awards throughout her career including:

• 2005 - Junior Chamber International Outstanding Young Canadian Award
• 2004 - Canadian Progress Club Progress Women of Excellence Award - Entrepreneur/Innovator
• 2004 - CATA Alliance Sarah Kirke Award – Top Canadian Woman in Hi-Tech
• 2003 - Top 40 Under 40 Award
• 2000 - Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, Atlantic/Emerging Category

She is a graduate of Dalhousie University’s internationally recognized Costume Studies program.

Robert Kutnick, Chief Technical Officer

Bob has over 25 years of experience in managing software development and engineering, as well as business development in organizations. He has worked in several startup companies as well as 4 public companies. All but one of these public companies grew from $20-100 million dollars to between $1-4 billion dollar market caps. He is currently on the Board of two private companies, but has previously served on the Board of several public companies. Bob’s strengths lie in his ability to determine, build and execute the VISION and STRATEGY for a company, particularly when it comes to mergers and acquisitions.

Bob’s most recent successes have come as the CTO and Senior VP of Strategic Business Development for Citrix Systems, based in Fort Lauderdale.

Bob holds several degrees from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, including: M.S. CICE (Computer Information and Control Engineering), B.S. CE (Computer Engineering) and B.S. EE (Electrical Engineering).

Dr. Kent Worsnop, Chief Science Officer

Kent has been with Unique since 1999; his technical development skills and business sense have been instrumental in the company's growth. He oversees all technical operations of the company, including product development, research, IT systems and infrastructure. He has been integral in developing Unique's Bodyscanner™, proprietary CAD software, pattern automation and measurement extraction.

Prior to joining Unique, Kent obtained his PhD in theoretical and computational chemistry from Dalhousie University where he also worked as the system administrator for the department’s various research computers and garnered awards for teaching assistance. His technical expertise has been cultivated through his published research in the areas of coding and his use of scientific programs.

Joanna Gould Thorpe, VP Operations

Joanna joined Unique in 1996 and since then her product development skills have been instrumental in the company's growth. She oversees all production related operations of the company, including product development, training and project management. She has been integral in developing Unique's Bodyscanner™, proprietary CAD software, pattern automation and measurement extraction.

A graduate of the internationally recognized Costume Studies degree program at Dalhousie University, Joanna is one of the leading experts of body and fit information globally, having directly and indirectly overseen and analyzed over 350,000 customized apparel garments and 200,000 different bodies.

Joanna’s has managed the research and development of Unique’s varied product line with her keen attention to detail and market driven product development skills. With the rapid advancement of Unique’s technological solutions for the apparel and health and wellness industries, it is Joanna who bridges the gap between what is needed and what is possible.

Albert Charpentier, Acting VP Engineering

Albert has over thirty years of management experience in consumer electronics technology, with expertise in the semiconductor, electronics and computer related industries. In 1999, Albert founded Intellifit Corporation with the vision to provide better fitting clothes to consumers through technology and acted as the Chairman and CTO from 2000-2008. Intellifit licensed and commercialized a new millimeter wave technology that can obtain consumer measurements in 10 seconds directly thought their clothes. This now complete package of technology, pattern generation and measurement acquisition is moving into the retail market.

Albert founded Ensoniq Corporation in 1983, acting as CEO and CTO until 1998. Ensoniq was a leading manufacturer of high-end electronic musical instruments and audio chips and add-in audio cards for PCs. The company was purchased by Creative Technology Ltd. in 1998. Prior to founding Ensoniq, Albert was Vice President of Engineering at Commodore Computers where he led the development team responsible for the Commodore 64 computer.

Holding a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Albert’s significant innovations in his field include the design of chips (silicon), hardware and software (systems) in the following areas: calculators, microprocessors, ROM, DRAM, SRAM, video chips, audio chips, hearing aids and radar systems. He holds nine patents in these fields.