https://www.helloashleythompson.com/home daily 1.0 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/cd0c8499-3d65-49cc-82f1-63791e6412fe/Products.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/8a71a2f5-6ac2-470b-bdd9-c3f702361518/Packaging.png https://www.helloashleythompson.com/product-design daily 0.75 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/3d0db748-1bdc-4428-99b7-910bb1ffed3c/SM_CharacterMiniBackpack.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed mini backpack that is made of PU materials and is targeted towards all age ranges due to the series' longevity. The key point is using the die-cut character art to create dimension and movement through the hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/4d205c63-61d8-47bb-be2b-fd6884f25ce7/LittleGreenMenCarrier-%280%29.jpeg Product Design This line of officially licensed baby carrier costume covers creates an easy solution for Halloween and other costuming events for parents with small babies and toddlers. The cover fits over standard baby carriers and the plush headwear attaches securely but comfortably under a child's chin. Each plush costume is made based on similar concept art like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/a79006a1-41d8-432d-9fb0-0b5d12af9f4a/HerbologyMockUp.jpg Product Design Concept sketch for a three part licensed costume kit including jacket, plush accessory and earmuffs. This concept sketch was then used as the basis for technical drawings and a tech pack after licensor approval. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/5942a704-3f18-4212-adf9-0a37abd14188/fraggle-rock-snapback-hat-alt-1.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed snapback. The embroidered art contrasts against the printed pattern and is grounded by the black brim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/fc9d5110-5743-4e88-aaa9-f4b65fc12d88/Coraline_CharacterMiniBackPack.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed mini backpack. This is made of PU material and targeted towards a teen demographic. A special rubber zip pull is shaped to look like the bone key from the property's movie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/2d62b2e6-0a36-4d73-b290-e28dfcda358a/harry-potter-adult-herbology-costume.jpeg Product Design The completed costume kit with jacket, plush accessory and earmuffs. I worked on this from start to finish from designing the concept art, doing the tech flats and tech packs, creating face artwork, and working with the manufacturer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/cb4e425c-d847-4994-9a29-2d4e66277d05/luna-winter-cap-alt-3.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed knit beanie. This is a combination of cut and sew and embroidery techniques to capture the character's likeness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/432fec62-affd-41ca-98f6-1123259ce4af/luna-lovegood-spectrespecs-lightweight-scarf-alt-4.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed lightweight scarf. This utilizes style guide art and is a fashion apparel item for fans who want to casually wear something as a subtle nod to their favorite book series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/943379e0-c977-41b1-9a4e-bfb7595725e2/Request011122_YGOPuzzleNecklace-%284%29.jpeg Product Design Example of artwork flats for a licensed necklace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/2638134e-da81-4d99-88c0-c835be76f98c/LittleGreenMenFaceArt.jpg Product Design I worked with the licensor to create a new, cute style of embroidery artwork for the baby carrier cover line. These have bigger eyes and stay away from harsh colors, making them softer than the available style guide artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/cd10c502-637d-401f-9424-ea59b5b6ef2c/pj-masks-owlette-plush-backpack.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed plush backpack. This is targeted towards a younger demographic and is a soft plush velboa material that can double as a cuddly toy but has a spacious inside for storing small items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/b6160063-670a-44b6-8361-7a7f915b9c88/little-green-men-baby-carrier-cover-alt-4.jpeg Product Design This baby carrier cover creates an easy solution for Halloween and other costuming events for parents with small babies and toddlers. The cover fits over standard baby carriers and the plush headwear attaches securely but comfortably under a child's chin. Artwork details are all embroidery. The material for the costume cover is a plush velboa with soft hook and loop closure and no small parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/b9e4227a-1ba3-43be-99f1-8af4bcf89c37/GrinchKidsJumpsuitCostume_TechPack-%283%29.jpeg Product Design Concept sketch for a two part licensed costume kit including jumpsuit and detachable fur collar. This concept sketch was then used as the basis for technical drawings and a tech pack after licensor approval. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/d9fdd207-713f-4aff-9c41-477b1a9bb2f5/453458-main.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed sneakers. These are based on the character's outfit and designed for a chunky oversized streetwear look that can also double as a casual costuming item. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/ff641be4-0ea2-45ae-8bbe-26e392daebcb/yu-gi-oh-millenium-puzzle-necklace-alt-1.jpeg Product Design The final version of the necklace after working with the manufacturer and getting 3D-prints. It is large to be character correct but made of hollow, lighter weight materials so it's more comfortable to wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/b8242648-58ba-45f8-96c4-a08fcd883af5/the-grinch-jumpsuit-costume-kids.jpeg Product Design The completed costume with jumpsuit and faux fur details and collar. I worked on this from start to finish from designing the concept art, doing the tech flats and tech packs, creating chest embroidery and face artwork, and working with the manufacturer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/005aa5ab-966b-4088-b2cb-41789eed071d/yu-gi-oh-slippers-alt-5.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed plush character slippers. These are novelty items for core fans and make great gifts. They're soft and comfortable to wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/87ec1221-eff8-450b-bcfa-a195ec81402c/coraline-adult-ugly-halloween-sweater-alt-2.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed knitted sweater. This design captures a key scene in the property's movie and utilizes vector artwork to create a sense of depth while still being colorful and eye-catching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/d0e18f3f-c8a2-4a78-bf36-64fc5ad01530/CupheadVacuformMask.jpg Product Design This is an example of an officially licensed vacuform mask. These are easily achieved by providing artwork, pantone colors, and size specs to the manufacturer. I also ensure they have foam padding on the inside for comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/35f0ebd2-d991-4a39-88ef-fa5b04372008/adult-popeye-aop-button-up-shirt.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed button up shirt with an all-over print pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/598891ba-f9e6-4bd9-9a64-da3ac9297a01/Screen+Shot+2021-10-13+at+9.11.26+AM.jpg Product Design Example of a sketch for an officially licensed stuffed plush. More detailed measurements are given in the tech pack sketch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/a773bf57-d053-4b8f-8495-b2c911969c2c/princess-bride-westley-plush.jpeg Product Design The final product for the stuffed plush. Correct materials have been used per my tech pack call outs and I have made sure legal/brand labels are present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/bff0b1c0-9b66-4ce6-ac58-1e3cccf74fe1/81-yNq9RbrS._AC_UY879_.jpg Product Design Officially licensed knitted no-show socks. This is a variety pack utilizing various style guide artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/dad86c5b-c3ac-444c-925a-406c1c893349/little-green-men-baby-carrier-cover-alt-3.jpeg Product Design A lifestyle shot of the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/ffb80cb2-cb19-4cd3-9968-026fd8876398/wtp-piglet-costume-companion-alt-4.jpeg Product Design Officially licensed plush bag. This is targeted towards a younger demographic and is a soft plush velboa material that can double as a cuddly toy but has a spacious inside for storing small items. https://www.helloashleythompson.com/about-me daily 0.75 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/b72f7a9a-1992-45a1-ab87-bd9fef157f89/42728290_2221078064843889_4354120800537412406_n.jpeg https://www.helloashleythompson.com/packaging-design daily 0.75 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/601705bd-1611-495a-a593-ddd67a175eb6/Cataloginner.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/7245734b-50dc-458d-b3fe-3ff0a723afb5/TFNY-elope-booth-2017.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/ac3050c5-b436-4c9c-a207-03a96655b653/CatalogOuter.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/7f958cfe-3a0e-442e-99d6-457a2e4f9bb9/403e7398890195.5ee6b125ee809.jpg Packaging Design A comical backer card for large EVA mustaches. Several different styles of mustache were able to use the same backer card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/3a46769d-1ec6-45a8-badb-72e6904e59d0/1656786397867.jpg Packaging Design Licensed packaging for light weight scarves. This door knob hanger style packaging hung well at retail and allowed customers to touch and feel the product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/6762a84d-4c02-4210-b324-b783ed777e9b/original.jpeg Packaging Design A header card with a heavy paper stock for a specialty licensed mask. We used a grommet to balance the weight of the mask at retail and to keep the card from getting damaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/7ab1d72e-6dae-4029-b8c8-cf0bc338b638/81-yNq9RbrS._AC_UY879_.jpg Packaging Design A small sock hanger card. I kept this small so only the most important details are noted on the back and so that the product gets more attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/2c076265-fd9b-4277-ba17-a6cfc4284ca7/71W70dnMIfL._AC_UX679_.jpg Packaging Design A simple bellyband wrap for leggings. We utilize simple model shots so that the customer can tell what it is at a glance when the product has to be obscured. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/406a90e6-1ec8-40ec-bf42-01015fa5c8e5/71aNY7%2B32uL._AC_UY1000_.jpg Packaging Design Retail packaging for a mass market version of a licensed costume kit. The use of model shots and snipe details help to showcase the product when shelf space is tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/fb17e1d1-03da-4802-93a1-6dd4c6bd54b9/light-up-unicorn-horn-alt4.jpeg Packaging Design Backer card for a light-up horn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/0a739062-a9a4-435e-84d4-e3a45a34c01b/deerantler2_1024x1024.jpg Packaging Design Clamshell with insert card for lightweight foam deer antlers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/c5b0e877-43a7-4542-914a-40a21c3623c0/560106__88749.jpeg Packaging Design Bag packaging for toy brick refills with appropriate warnings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/cf1e2d9d-11db-45d1-a309-15021fd7f759/jack-sparrow-ring-set-2.jpeg Packaging Design Licensed window box showing an array of rings with a fun die-cut artwork. I worked with the manufacturer to make sure the rings stayed securely in the box during shipping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/e8488b53-8f02-4fc6-ac89-092366c4539e/MLPBrickyBlocksHat.jpg Packaging Design A window box for licensed snapback cap that utilizes toy bricks. I used the branding style guide to create a fun, colorful item to stand out in stores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/646c05a3c1ca3d7b229c435e/6c0e45c0-6864-4063-b3a1-f2060c390441/Mad+Hatter+Replica+Hat+Box+copy.png Packaging Design An elegant shipper box for officially licensed replica Alice in Wonderland costumes and costume accessories. Since these costumes were expensive and complex, they were sent in this large shipper box with specialty purple gift paper and gold metallic print stickers of clock and hat art.