Partners: Offsite
Project: Computer Mouse Design
In the Offsite Student program, our Digital Tools assignment required designing a model as a final assembly, incorporating at least one functional part with a joint. For this project, I chose to design a computer mouse, a ubiquitous and essential device in our daily digital interactions. This project allowed me to explore the intersection of ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics.
Partners: Pensole Lewis College + Timberland
Project: PLC DiverCity (CMF Design)
Out of hundreds of applicants I was selected in a group of 16 students for a five-week online program with VFCorp and Pensole Lewis College.
I worked as a color and material designer in a team of 3. One apparel designer and one accesories designer. We worked directly on a project for Timberland by reimagining what Timberland will look like for the next 50 years to come.
Problems:
- Adaptive Modular Attire: How can we provide our Creative Artisan with a versatile modular wardrobe that effortlessly transitions between work, commute, social engagements, and outdoor adventures, all while ensuring durability and performance for Fall/Winter '24?
- Elevated Safety Essentials: How can we craft stylish, innovative safety accessories – including safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves – that not only prioritize protection during work but also resonate with the aesthetic sensibilities of the Creative Artisan?
It was my responsibility to develop the target consumer, sustainable POV, design language, color palette and materials palette. Below is a recap of the project.
"The Artisan's Palette"
The "Artisan's Palette" we’ve crafted for our collection is rooted in the fawn color of the C1 mirror designed by Christine. This warm hue creates a perfect backdrop for the cooler autumn months, harmonizing seamlessly with Timberland's iconic wheat boot colorway. As the days shorten and leaves crisp into auburns, Christine's fawn mirror evokes that sense of groundedness, a return to origins—much like Timberland’s commitment to durability and authentic style.Our palette extends this fawn base into an analogous color scheme, effortlessly blending with Timberland's historic palette. The mix of maize, atomic tangerine, and terra cota—echo the natural world, drawing parallels to the colors that define an autumn landscape in Brooklyn New York.
"The Domino Palette: Aqua Soul, Cultural Roots, Crafted Legacy"
Our collection’s color palette draws direct inspiration from Christine's steel teal dominoes. Mirroring the Caribbean sea surrounding her native Dominican Republic—a poignant, tactile link to a heritage rich in family and community. This striking blue becomes the central color narrative.
The steel teal is more than just a hue; it’s a statement. It captures her unique blend of heritage, creativity, and craftsmanship—a trifecta that also encapsulates Timberland’s core values of authentic style, rugged performance, and sustainability.
The split complimentary elements pay homage to Timberland's commitment to timeless, enduring style, while the teal accents channel the spirited energy and personality of Christine.
