Emily B.

Hill
hille8@mail.uc.edu
(513) 288-4430
behance.com/emilybhill

Color Palette

THIRD CULTURE

See clearly, explore endlessly.

Pulling inspiration from the richness of color
and customs found in New Zealands natural landscape,
THIRD CULTURE weaves a sense of travel and
discovery into eyewear for everyday. Translating
traditional artwork into forms for frames, this collection
merges a contemporary vibe with ritual and storytelling.

Target Market: Millennials

WEEKEND WARRIORS

JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES

DIGITAL NATIVES

Trend Inspiration: Wanderlust

NEW NOMADS

INFINITE WANDERERS

URBAN PIONEERS

Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.

-Maori Proverb

The project was created for a major eyewear retailer and was designed for Spring of 2015. Inspiration for our eyewear collection is shown above. We first started
with a customer analysis and then researched and developed our inspiration, travel in New Zealand. Picking an area of the world and exploring the culture and
traditions led us to the jewel tone color palette and design elements of our collection.

These eyewear pieces were inspired by the beauty and culture of New Zealand. Elements of design were taken from our editorial pieces (at the top) to create an 18 piece
commercial collection. Our group (Allison Latessa, Amy Wells, Elise Devery, Sam Elsbrook, Lindsey Freson, and myself) was the winning team to have our collection
made for stores of a major eyewear retailer for Spring of 2015.

Rainforest Reality
CAD PRINT DESIGN

Inspiration: Fauvism
Fauvists used exaggerated colors when painting
subjects. In fact, color was the most important
aspect of a Fauvist painting. Resulting in blocks and
dashes of colors not seen in nature, jutaposed with
other unnatural colors in a frenzy of emotion.

Concept: Destruction in the Rainforest

Every year an area of rainforest the size of New Jersey
is cut down and destroyed. The plants and animals that
used to live in these forests either die or must find a
new forest to call their home.

Consumer Profile
Andi, 22, has a passion for unique and bold things. She
will be traveling to Africa for her senior thesis and is
excited for the adventures to come.

The first aspect of this project involved researching trends for Spring/ Summer 2014. I came upon the mega trend Eden and was inspired by the key colors and how they looked
toward Fauvism art for inspiration. Next, I evolved my consumer and decided to bring attention to the destruction of the rainforest through colors and intricate patterns. With
Fauvism art as the basis for my collection and the bright colors this style of art is known for, emotion is provoked through color.

The first step to developing my prints involved the utilization of different types of media such as: acrylic paint, line drawings, negative space drawings, and photos from the
Krohn Conservatory.

GORILLA WARFARE

SEASONS BLOSSOM

FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES

RIGHTEOUS RAFFLESIA
ORCHID OPTICAL

This shows the repeats of my prints made in the Kaledo Print software. The close up of each print shows how my mixed media was used in the creation of the prints. I also
provided a complimentary weave that could be used along with the print.

Above is a part of the final collection I created along with the corresponding flats. The croquis and technical flats were created and filled in with Adobe Illustrator.

re volve
problem statement
To create home dcor products that incorporate key icons destined for landfills in our society. This collection
will bring awareness to this problem by turning waste into the most beautiful home pieces. As the consumer
embraces the piece in their home, each tag shows information about the history of what the product was and
its contribution to eliminating waste in our society today.

color palette

Compost Brown

Copper Pipe
Reclaimed Gold

Cardboard

conscious creatures

A new city opens the door to endless
possibilities. Fresh out of school, she is excited
to finally have her own place, but finding the
perfect location and decorating from scratch
can be intimidating. Conscious of her carbon
footprint, she shops at thrift stores to reduce
her impact on the environment. She is a free
spirit, she loves to be spontaneous and
entertaining her friends at home as often as
possible. Trying new recipes & cocktails with
friends is her favorite thing to do on the
weekend. She is excited for the journey to
come and finally being able to settle down in a
place she can call her home.

Landfill Brown
Aluminum Can

I was inspired to create a home dcor collection that brought awareness to the amount of waste in our landfills and how we can positively impact this problem through design.

made from aluminum cans

made from grocery bags

made from a cardboard box

These are the home decor products I made from common household waste. By creating bold statement pieces, these objects are intended to bring awareness to the issues that
we face in our society today.

Bliss

Anthropologie

for

Now a soft kiss -- Aye, by that kiss,

I v o w a n e n d l e s s b l i s s .
- J o h n K e a t s

For this project, I had to pick a brand and create a diffusion line; keeping the essence of the brand, while putting my own twist on it. Seeing something that was missing
in the market of wedding dresses, I chose Anthropologie for my extension.

1949

1912

1975

diamond white
champagne toast
blushing bride

Chiffon
(100% Silk)

Organza
(100% Silk)

Taffeta
(100% Silk)

Charmeuse
(100% Silk)

Dutchess Silk
(100%Silk)

The pictures are of my great grandmother, grandmother, & mother. I found inspiration from each of their weddings and the eras in which they were. Since a wedding is so personal,
my concept for this collection was to give the bride an option to combine pieces of a vintage dress into her own wedding dress.

Gazar
(100% Silk)

Lillian

Giovanna

Stella

Charmeuse (100%silk),
vintage flower applique

Chiffon (95%Silk & 5%Lycra)

Vintage (%100 silk) Tufted &
Beaded fabric.

Duchess Silk (100% Silk),

Vintage buttons

Sizes: 0-14
Retail: $3,200 Skus:45
Custom: $3,500 Skus: 1

Sizes: 0-14
Retail: $3,300 Skus: 30
Custom: $ 4,100 Skus: 1

Above is a part of the collection. I wanted to have different silhouettes for the bride to choose from and then add her own special twist to it.

Sizes: 0-14
Retail: $3,300 Skus: 30
Custom: $3,400 Skus: 1

Angela

Mary

Nancy

Charmeuse (100% silk),

Vintage lace

Gazar, (100% Silk),

Vintage flower applique

Layered Organza (100% silk),

Vintage lace

Sizes: 0-14
Retail: $3,100 Skus: 30
Custom: $3,800 Skus:1

Sizes: 0-14
Retail: $2,800 Skus: 45
Custom: $3,200 Skus:1

Sizes: 0-14
Retail: $3,200 Skus:30
Custom: $3,800 Skus:1

The collection continued. The collection is at a higher price point but for a one of a kind, customized dress, the bride would be willing to pay more.

unbound existence

Fashion Illustration
dust
nightfall
crescent sky
stardust
gold finch

For this project, the assignment was to find a fashion illustrator and try to mimic their style. For mine I chose Naja Hanson-Conrad. My goal was to capture how playful and edgy
her work is.

HAND SKILLS

The first drawings on the left are my striped fabric drawings. This was a study of light and how it reflects off of the fabric. The skull drawing is a still life that involved light and looking
at color differently. The wine glass was a study about reflection and shadow. The cast eye was about creating something to appear three-dimensional. The bottom right fabric drawing
is a master copy based off of Leonardo Da Vinci.

Emily B. Hill hille8@mail.uc.edu behance.com / emilybhill

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
B.S. in Fashion Design: Product Development Track
Expected graduation: May of 2015
GPA: 3.77

JCPenney Company, Inc.

Soft Home Design Intern - Plano, Texas

Technical:
Trend forecasting
Garment construction
Technical flats
Pattern making
Fashion illustration
Brand development

Created bedding designs and mechanics for the Fall 2015 private brands bedding
collections. Communicated product packages through Flex PLM with overseas vendors
and suppliers. Developed and presented four interconnected projects including:
competitive brand analysis, trend research, design concepts and technical sketches,
and a final 10 piece bedding and window collection.

Chicos FAS
CAD Design Intern - Ft. Myers, Florida

SKILLS
Software:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
NedGraphics
Lectra Kaledo Print,
Weave and Knit
Microsoft Office

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

2014: Vision Forward: The Luxottica Scholarship:
19 eyewear styles with 47 skus and over 50,000 units to
be sold in over 950 LensCrafters stores Spring of 2015

2012: Created garment for Red Dress American Heart Association Fashion Show
2012 - present: Crew at the annual DAAP fashion show
2011 - present: Member of Fashion Design Student Association (FDSA)
2010 - present: Consecutive Deans List Recipient
2008 - present: Regular volunteer for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly

Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2014

Jan. - May 2014

Created print repeats in Photoshop and NedGraphics Design and Repeat Pro. Color reduced
prints for the trend department using NedGraphics Color Reduction Pro. Assisted CAD team
in preparing for print review meetings. Updated product information in Product Lifecycle
Management (FlexPLM).

Chica Bands | Chica Sport

Product Design Intern - Cincinnati, Ohio

May - Aug. 2013

Assisted the creative team in producing new athletic accessories. Developed tech packs,
which included pattern pieces, specifications and details. Created all packaging and graphic
designs for new athletic accessories. Handled marketing including e-mail campaigns and
social media updates. Researched trends for patterns and colors for fabric selection.

Writely Sew Aug. 2012 - Jan. 2013

Graphic Design Intern - Mount Healthy, Ohio
Created designs for clothing and accessories using Adobe Suite CS5. Set up designs on
Mimaki, Kornit and Tajima machines. Created a new work order form to boost production
and minimize errors. Performed receptionist duties that included answering phone calls,
responding to emails and dealing with customer relations.

Garan Inc.
Design Intern - New York City, New York

Mar. - July 2012

Researched and produced competition books using Adobe Suite. Assisted with
the design process and produced presentations for toddler boy and girl seasonal
clothing. Trend shopped for competitive analysis.

THANK YOU.
EMILY HILL HILLE8@MAIL.UC.EDU 513.288.4430