Term Project
FM 114 Product Knowledge
Minji Song
Professor Nancy Waites
FM 114
1. Manolo Blahnik
I chose Manolo Blahnik Chaos metallic leather ankle-chain sandle as a favorite shoe. This
shoe is handcrafted by Italian artisans. It has very sexy silhouette topped with an
adjustable chain ankle strap. The shoe has plain heel that forms an angle where it meets the
soles under the arch. The heel is covered by the metallic leather. It also has a metallic
leather upper and it has adjustable chain strap with dagger-inspired closure. It has padded
insole with leather lining. From the inspiration of the detail and trims from the shoe, I
designed the new bag using the chain straps for handles and metallic leather for the body.
Above is the rough sketch for designed bag.
2. William Sonoma
As Williams- Sonoma carried their own private label’s product, they have their own
Williams-Sonoma cookware on the brochure. They introduced WS Thermo-Clad
stainless-steel on the brochure. As I have learned from the class that copper and aluminum
are the excellent conductors of heat, they highlighted the ultra-conductive aluminum and
copper cores as the most important features. This cookware has stainless steel pan which is
a good contact surface with food. Also this cookware is called Thermo-Clad since the
copper or aluminum is exposed on the pan. They also featured double-walled insulated lids
that keep food warm and ergonomic handles that can provide a comfortable grip. I attached
the Williams-Sonoma’s brochure.
3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art-The American Wing
The name of this furniture card is made of hardwood- mahogany, maple and white pine.
