
Target US approached us about developing a new craft brand that would fill a gap in the market for high quality items aimed at older girls with some crafting skills. I was assigned the entire line, and would act as product manager, brand manager and designer. Through extensive research and collaboration with our sales, marketing and art teams, I established our line's brand definition (name, mission, value statement), competitive positioning / differentiation, and brand styling (look, logo, palette).

I worked alongside our sales team to develop our pricing strategy, planogram and product definition. This 4' planogram incorporates various sizes and price points. Items include jewelry, home decor and storage.

Developing an entirely new and innovative line of craft items from scratch involved serious trend and market research, as well as in-depth experimentation with competitors' products and crafting techniques. As an industrial designer and lifelong crafter, I could draw from my own experience with a wide range of craft activities in order to determine which types of techniques and materials would be the best fit for our target demographic and brand mission.
Throughout the design process, I was in constant communication with our overseas suppliers, who helped us source the high-quality, safety-tested components and materials we needed, within our very limited budget. I developed the specifications for any new molds, prints or colorways needed, and supervised the approval and production process.
Throughout the design process, I was in constant communication with our overseas suppliers, who helped us source the high-quality, safety-tested components and materials we needed, within our very limited budget. I developed the specifications for any new molds, prints or colorways needed, and supervised the approval and production process.