Through this product collection, we wanted to represent a community that embodies our theme: Growth. This community exemplifies a mindset and attitude that remains persistent and finds ways to grow no matter what. Like Merit, we all have our own stories of how we got to where we are today; this collection represents that progress. We all have the potential to become a better version of ourselves, and that is the message the collection conveys.
Similar to how a city builds upwards, each day you accomplish new goals and earn new acheivements, therefore reaching new heights in your life. Through this design, we want to send a message that anyone can reach new heights. The journey may be long, but in the end it is all worth it.
As a tree grows and seasons change, the leaves will fall, but the tree still stands and the leaves will always return greener. With the Merit Tree, we want people to understand that growth does not come easily and struggles come with it. As you grow as a person you will fall down, but you will always come back stronger.
Your "I (eye) improve" comes from looking through a new lens, seeing your achievements and potential by learning from your improvements. When people look back at their past, they are able to understand how far they've come. When people look to the future, they imagine the places they can reach and the distance they can go.
What does this collection mean to you?
The Culture Creators is a group of growing scholars! This collection means a lot to us,
it gives us the opportunity not only to show and explain what Fate and Merit means,
and what it represents. It also allows us to show and express our own growth.
This team is by no means perfect but each member brings their own
unique ideas and we pieced them together to come up with our theme GROWTH.
- Ashiya
What does this collection mean to you?
This project means a lot to me and my team. We have all brought our work ethics and ideals together so we could succeed in completing designs for this collection. It wasn't always perfect but we did an amazing job of representing a process that we've all been through - GROWTH.
- Bevin
What does this collection mean to you?
This project means a lot to me. I was so excited to get started. I'm glad I am apart of this team because we work fast and well together. We learned so much and truly grew in this process as a team.
- Alana
What does this collection mean to you?
To me, our collection represents growth and how you progress and get better over time. Each of our products show that growth. As a team, we worked hard to put this collection together and listened to everyone's ideas.
- Chandler
What does this collection mean to you?
To me, GROWTH means glowing up, working on yourself, and not letting the bad energy get to you. Throughout this process I learned that it's helpful to show up and continue to stay involved. My teammates have encouraged me throughout this process.
- Torion
