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UWS Young Designers

A YOUTH FASHION DESIGN AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

Launched in 2018, UWS Young Designers is a youth-based fashion design and entrepreneurship program that introduces young people to creative ownership, brand development, and real-world production.


Participants learn that their creativity has value — and that value can be developed, protected, and monetized with intention.

What is Young Designers?

UWS Young Designers provides youth with the opportunity to design original artwork, slogans, patterns, and concepts that may be transformed into real apparel and accessories.


Beyond design, the program introduces participants to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship — including branding, marketing awareness, production timelines, and ethical participation in commerce.

This is not a simulation.

This is an introduction to ownership.

Creativity is an Asset

At the heart of UWS Young Designers is a simple but powerful belief:

Creativity has value — and ownership changes futures.


Participants are introduced to the idea that creative work can be monetized ethically and that earnings can be directed toward long-term goals, including financial portfolios and college planning supported by product sales.


The focus is not fast money.

The focus is foundation.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Week 1 — Foundations

Understanding fashion, ownership, and financial literacy.

What is a fashion line? What is a designer? What is income? What is ownership — and why does it matter?


Weeks 2–5 — Design & Brand Development

Participants draft and refine original slogans, artwork, and concepts.

Students also learn how messaging, storytelling, and marketing influence product visibility.


Week 6 — Final Submission

All artwork and concepts are completed and submitted for review.


Week 7 — Presentation & Selection

Digitized designs are presented. Selected designs move forward toward production.


Week 8 — Collection Reveal


New collections and products are unveiled.

(Program length may be adapted for schools or workshops.)

FROM CONCEPT TO STOREFRONT

Real Products. Real Visiblity. Real Responsibility

Selected designs may be produced and made available through the UWS Time Collection Store, allowing young designers to see their ideas move from concept to real product.


This process teaches patience, responsibility, and pride — reinforcing that meaningful outcomes take time and care.

CASE STUDIES

A Special Visit with the Gomez Family. WATCH STORY!

Jayden Gomez, a talented 3rd grade student in the Bronx, participated in the UWS Young Designers Summer Workshop Program where he created different designs, two of which are currently on his own products in the Young Designers Collection.  As he is now a young entrepreneur, I visited with him and his family to discuss the business/financial component of the program. Check out his collection at www.uwsyoungdesigners.com.

Designs of Inspiration

Young Designers see their products in the UWS Time Collection Store!

My South 17th Street School YP/YD getting excited about their collection!!

 WATCH STORY!

Designs of Inspiration!

Talented 4th grader Alanna Anderson created two original dresses during the UWS Young Designers Summer Workshop. Her work was inspired by personal purpose and compassion, reinforcing that creativity can be both expressive and meaningful. 

WATCH STORY!

A few Young Designers Collections...

Elliot Croix Collection

The ECM Collection by Elliot Croix

Jasiyah Paige (BK Films Prod. Apparel)

1st year YD Jasiyah Paige shares her feelings about Young Designers. WATCH STORY!

Elise Designs (elisedesignsonline.com)

Elise Designs (elisedesignsonline.com)

Elise Designs (elisedesignsonline.com)

Tennessee talent, Ashlee Elise Bridges and her Mom share their thoughts on YD.  WATCH STORY!

Jayden Gomez (jgomezdesigns.com)

Elise Designs (elisedesignsonline.com)

Elise Designs (elisedesignsonline.com)

YD, Jayden Gomez  is SEEING his creativity manifest PROFITS! as his family and friends are shopping at uwsyoungdesigners.com!  What will his Financial Portfolio will look like when he turns 18!!?? I can only imagine!!
WATCH STORY!

YD @ PS 1: Sneaker Design Workshop!

A day of creativity as my youngest Young Designers have FUN with an amazing activity!  WATCH STORY!

SCHOOL COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

UWS Young Designers has partnered with schools to deliver hands-on workshops, including sneaker design and apparel development sessions that culminate in tangible student outcomes.


These experiences reinforce engagement, pride, and confidence through creation.  


WATCH STORY!

YD Summer Program Testimonial

Educators and site directors have shared positive feedback on the Young Designers program, noting increased student engagement, confidence, and creative focus.

These testimonials reflect the program’s ability to meet students where they are — while raising expectations for what they can become.


Tifffany, Site Director @ PS 1in the Bronx, shares her thoughts on Young Designers.

WATCH STORY!

Tapping into "Creative Genius" Early!

    Interested in Young Designers?

    UWS Young Designers is available for:

    • Schools
    • Community organizations
    • Workshops
    • Remote programs

    📩 Inquiries: info@uwsyoungproducers.com

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