pottery barn
home accessories dept.
I worked as a Product Designer in the Home Accessories department with a wonderful team. Although I was in charge of the product development of many categories (such as bath fixtures, storage, bed and bath, window hardware, clocks), everything was co-created as a team and the collaboration level was high. So what I'm sharing I have created, managed, or revised through correspondence with factory reps. All of my work was done in collaboration with Creative Directors, The Textile Dept., and Merchandising. I just wanted to share a little about the process so you can get a picture of what I did during my time there. Whatever we designed, the goal was to maintain the look and feel of the brand, and to create beautiful products of the highest quality.
SEASONAL "VISION BOARDS"
AND NEW PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS
Key Words: Tropical Summer, Rich Woods, warm hues, modern, clean lines, crisp
*This is not an existing line up, but is in example of how we went through product ideas. Generally we did quick sketches with watercolors, so that it could be discussed as a group with the Creative Director, Merchandising, and Sourcing.
FINAL PRODUCT LINE UP | SKUS
After a few more team meetings, a clear vision for the line, a color palette (in general created by textile), and approvals from the Creative Director, Merchandising and Sourcing, we had our to-do list. Each of the items on this list (an example below) would be assigned a SKU.
Summer 05 Bed and Bath
Mercer (DTC)
1.) Hand Towel Stand
2.) Magazine Rack
Storage (DTC):
1) Key Hook for Entry
2) Totes in SU STRIPE
3) Mail Caddy
4) Laundry Rack
BATH (DTC)
1.) Set of Soaps
2.) Make-up Bag
Wall ART (DTC):
1)Metal Shell 24"
2)Wall Candles
3) Chalkboard
FACTORY SPECS AND REVISIONS
examples of 2D CAD drawings
Specs were done in Vellum (at the time) and emailed or shipped to factories around the world. Each product usually had 2 to 5 revisions until we agreed it was up to par and was approved for factory production.
FINAL PRODUCTS
*All work given to me with permission and is for portfolio purposes only.
Some items were beautifully photographed for the PB Catalog and others were put into production for retail stores. All products were in a 12 month seasonal
development cycle. I worked on everthing shown here.