It was my freshman year and I walked into our campus bookstore hoping to find spirit-wear that showcased the design abilities of the students. As I looked through the racks, I wondered why college merch couldn’t be more than just a logo. It was then that the idea of student designers collaborating with other students to tell their Olivet stories through merch was born.

As a graphic designer, I needed to create a Senior exhibition based off of a theme that I was passionate about. I immediately knew that this is what I wanted to do. The designs need to be rooted in the past, to tell a modern story. It was crucial that some of the designs in the first collection be curated from elements rooted in the rich history of the university as well as new designs that would stand the test of time.

I have always loved listening to stories and now this is my way of exalting these unique stories in a beautiful and wearable way.

Ollie is about you for you.

xx