Chocolatier Uniform Redesign

Dates

January 2025

Team

Shannon Murphy, Lera Anders

Client

Dandelion Chocolates

Skills

Pattern design, sewing, client relations

In two weeks, Lera and I completely re-designed the uniform for artisan chocolatiers at Dandelion Chocolates based in San Francisco. We worked direct with the company’s founders and delivered a prototype that balanced a client brief of many conflicting asks.

Open Back

For breathability in hot environments

Cinched Cuffs

For secure sleeve coverage

Split – leg bottoms

For flexibility and mobility

Stand Collar

To protect against mess

Crossover Placket

An homage to traditional chef’s coats

Leg attachments

To secure the uniform over any outfit

Fit & Function

Apron style
Apron style
T-shirt top
T-shirt top with open back

Prototyping & Development

We used muslin cloth for quick and rough prototypes. Given the tight timeline of this project, we completed two full prototypes, and 3 individual part prototypes.

Sketches

All concepts responded to the client brief

Nontraditional form
Flexibility in the arms and shoulders
Durable
Craftsman

Pattern

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