REDESIGNING THETHORNHILLBRAND

- aniket Bhatt

Why Gorillas?

- Image is powerful- Yet not frightening

- Relatable - Unique

Slogan

Hustle and Heart set us apart!

- Relevant to sports & academics- Encourages hard work

School Colours

BLACK RED GREY

Why Colours?

- Red = energy- Black = sleek modern (never gets old)- Grey = Calm (more enticing to customer)

Aim? - Create casual and versatile wear

- “SPIRIT WEAR” - Remain relevant

- Fashion vs Style

Fashion Style- What’s out there

- Matching what’s out to what I’m wearing

- Sense of identity

- Perception of self

- Creates Loyalty

Trends in Market

- Minimalistic Clothing (dark/neutral colours)- The colour red & grey- Versatile Clothing

HOODIE

$45

SWEAT PANTS

$35

tSHIRT

$25

Cap.Hat.SNAPBACK

$35

BASEBALL JACKET

$55

CARDIGAN

$35

TARGET MARKET

- Students attending Thornhill SS- 13-19 year old males & females- Middle Class

- Family = $35K - $80K- Diverse Backgrounds

Demographics

- Proud of School- Identity Seekers- Community Oriented

- Trend & Style seekers

Psychographics

COMPETITION

Why Us Over Comp?

- Offer a sense of homegrown products- “We the north” affect

- Previous spirit wear = outdated- Need to stay relevant

- Social Media - Special Yearbook Section = ‘Need’ to buy- Student Submitted Design- Appeal to Emotions = “Souvenir”

Marketing Strategy

Work Cited

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