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Rainer Thoden

Apparel Designer & Product Developer

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DESIGN PROCESS - Trends, Color, Color Matrix, Style Matrix, Merch Board

WOMEN'S GOLF - FALL 2015

TREND & INSPIRATION BOARD: After conducting trend and market research, I created two distinct yet cohesive themes for this brand's two major deliveries.

COLOR PALETTE: Created to complement the two different delivery themes. A set of base colors matches to the fashion colors for both deliveries.

COLOR MATRIX: Once the color palette was finalized, I built the color matrix to go over color matching with the client and test their preferred matches. This cut down on the number of re-colorings that were needed.

STYLE MATRIX: Similar to a slot plan, but a visual representation. I created this design tool as a visual aid to make it easier for the merchandisers to plan how many silhouettes they were going to buy and how many style types they needed before I started designing styles. This cut down on the number of design revisions needed to achieve a collection that worked for their budget.

LINE SHEETS: I created and updated the line sheets throughout the development process to ensure that communication was clear in my own department, with the vendor, and with the buyer.

MERCHANDISING BOARD: I created these boards to represent how the collection would look on the floor next to the basic styles. It also helped ensure the customer had enough options to build outfits.

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tags: Women's, Performance, Golf, Design
Friday 08.10.18
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