“The purpose of this collection was to design a set of clothing for the toddler market that would be both comfortable for the increased sensitivities common to toddlers and visually appealing. The garments were designed to be functional and comfortable for the toddler, whereas the visual qualities of the designs are selected to appeal to the parents and grandparents who as the primary shoppers for toddlers and comprise the target market. Photoshop was used to create a visual mood board to represent the collection theme. Illustrator was then utilized to create garment flats and create various knit textures. Flats were then imported into Photoshop and final touches were added. The main outcome is a cohesive booklet that accurately visually represents the vision for this collection. Part of that vision is reflected through the showcase theme Our Legacy- Excellence and Empowerment. The early years in a person’s life lay the foundation for their future. By designing clothing that fosters psychological well-being through comfort and provides empowerment such as pants designed to avoid biomechanical impairments as the child learns to walk, this collection helps to foster future excellence.”

— Rebekah Hennesy