The enamel pins started as a fun idea but soon turned into a personal project where I wanted to see the full process of creating something physical from start to finish. I took on everything, from illustrating the design, to working with vendors, sourcing materials, and eventually seeing the final product come together. It became a passion project that taught me so much about what it takes to create and sell something tangible (even if it’s a piece of junk).

While the design was inspired by a popular movie, my main focus was the learning experience. It was both a nod to the film and my culture, but it also pushed me solve challenges in ways I can now apply to my professional work.