Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat at the table in the studio, holding a pencil in her hand, her eyes wandering across the blank drawing paper.

Her thoughts were still on the conference call she had just had with her new partner, who praised her design but also made a request: to design a unique jewelry box for the "Marshmallow Dream Upgraded Edition" bracelet that was in line with the brand's image.

"Wanwan, do you have any ideas?" Master Zhongshan's voice came from behind her, interrupting her thoughts.

Zhou Wanwan turned around and saw Master Zhongshan standing at the door with a gentle smile on his face. She sighed softly, "Teacher, I am worried about the design of the jewelry box. I want a box that can highlight the beauty of the bracelet and reflect the characteristics of the brand, but I always feel that it is not perfect enough."

Master Zhongshan walked to her desk, picked up a few sketches she had just drawn, and looked at them carefully for a while.

"Wanwan, designing a jewelry box is just like designing jewelry. You need to feel it with your heart. Have you ever thought about why your 'Marshmallow Dream' bracelet is so popular?"

Zhou Wanwan pondered for a moment, "I think it's because it's modern yet gentle and sweet. Its color and shape remind me of childhood cotton candy, but with the addition of metal decorations, it adds a touch of sophistication and elegance."

Master Zhongshan nodded and said, "Yes, this is your design concept. The jewelry box should also continue this feeling."

“You can try to wrap the bracelet in a soft material, such as velvet, so that it can feel warm and protected in the box. As for the appearance, why not try soft curves and subtle colors?”

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up. "Teacher, you are right! I can design a box that is as round as cotton candy, and decorate it with a gradient of light pink and white. Then, I can inlay a small piece of transparent glass on the lid of the box to reveal part of the bracelet. This way, I can show the beauty of the bracelet while maintaining a sense of mystery."

Master Zhongshan smiled and nodded, "Very good, Wanwan. You already have a direction, now you just need to refine it. Remember, design is a process of continuous exploration and improvement."

In the next few days, Zhou Wanwan devoted herself to the design of the jewelry box.

She experimented with a variety of textures and color combinations, eventually settling on a look of soft velvet and pale pink gradient.

The shape of the box adopts a gentle curve, and a small piece of clear glass is inlaid on the lid, just enough to let part of the bracelet show through.

When she handed the design to her new partner, he was very satisfied and decided to start production immediately.

However, the day before the birth was about to begin, Zhou Wanwan received an unexpected call.

"Wanwan, this is Mr. Li." The partner's slightly anxious voice came from the other end of the phone, "We just found that the jewelry box you designed may encounter some technical difficulties during the production process. We may need to reconsider the design."

Zhou Wanwan's heart sank, and she tried to stay calm, "Mr. Li, can you tell me specifically what the problem is?"

"It's mainly the transparent glass part on the lid that we're worried about, which may crack or deform during the production process."

Mr. Li explained, “We don’t want to take any risks. After all, this bracelet is very important to us.”

Zhou Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Li, I understand your concerns. Let me redesign a plan to minimize the technical risks while maintaining the original design concept. Give me a day and I will give you a reply as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wanwan felt weak.

She sat at the table, looking at her carefully designed sketches, feeling frustrated.

But she knew she couldn't give up, so she picked up her pencil and started to rethink her design.

Just as she was lost in thought, Master Zhongshan appeared at the door again. "Wanwan, I heard that you encountered some difficulties."

Zhou Wanwan raised her head, a trace of fatigue flashed in her eyes, "Teacher, the box I designed may have problems during the production process. I need to redesign it, but I don't know how to do it."

Master Zhongshan walked up to her and patted her shoulder gently. "Wanwan, remember, design is not only about creating beauty, but also about solving problems. You have found a good direction, and now you just need to make adjustments based on this."

Zhou Wanwan nodded, "Teacher, I understand. I will continue to work hard."

In the following time, Zhou Wanwan re-examined her design and finally decided to change the transparent glass part to a more solid material while maintaining the original soft curves and elegant colors.

She handed the new design to Mr. Li, who finally agreed to continue production after careful study.

When Zhou Wanwan saw the first batch of "Marshmallow Dream Upgraded Edition" bracelets and jewelry boxes perfectly combined together, her heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment...

"Wanwan, your design is really outstanding." Mr. Li praised it over the phone, "We believe that this bracelet and jewelry box will be very popular."

Zhou Wanwan responded with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Li. I will continue to explore and innovate."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wanwan stood in front of the window of the studio, looking at the sky in the distance.

She knows that the road ahead is still long, but she is ready to meet every challenge.

Zhou Wanwan sat in the corner of the studio, holding the Marshmallow Dream bracelet in her hand, her brows furrowed. Her eyes moved back and forth between the bracelet and the design, and she was obviously still struggling with how to improve it.

"Wanwan, are you still struggling with the design of that bracelet?" My colleague Xiao Li came over with a cup of coffee in his hand and asked with concern.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head and sighed: "Yeah, I think the lines are not exaggerated enough, but I'm not sure how to adjust them."

Xiao Li smiled and sat next to her: "I remember you said that this bracelet was inspired by marshmallows, right?"

"Yes, I want it to look fluffy and soft like marshmallow, but also have a dreamy feeling," Zhou Wanwan explained.

"Why don't you try using more exaggerated lines to express this fluffy feeling?" Xiao Li suggested, "For example, use some wavy lines, or add some curves to make it look more dynamic."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes lit up, as if she had found a new direction. She immediately picked up a pencil and began to modify the design. Xiao Li watched quietly from the side, occasionally offering some suggestions.

Just then, the door of the studio was pushed open and the boss, Mr. Wang, walked in. He saw Zhou Wanwan and Xiao Li discussing the design, so he walked over.

"Wanwan, how is the design of your bracelet going?" asked Mr. Wang.

Zhou Wanwan stood up nervously and handed the bracelet to Mr. Wang: "I'm still adjusting it. I think the pattern is not exaggerated enough."

Mr. Wang looked at the bracelet carefully and nodded: "Indeed, the current pattern is too plain. But, how exaggerated do you want to be?"

Zhou Wanwan hesitated for a moment and said, "I want it to look as fluffy as cotton candy, but also have a dreamy feel."

Mr. Wang thought for a while and suddenly said, "I have an idea. You can try to add some three-dimensional effects to the bracelet. For example, use some raised lines to show the fluffy feeling of cotton candy. This will not only make it more exaggerated visually, but also make it feel richer to the touch."

Zhou Wanwan and Xiao Li looked at each other and both thought this was a good idea. Zhou Wanwan immediately picked up the design and began to add lines to create a three-dimensional effect.

However, just when she was about to finish the design, the phone in the studio suddenly rang. Xiao Li answered the phone, and her face gradually became solemn.

"Wanwan, it's the customers calling. They are not very satisfied with the design of the bracelet." Xiao Li put down the phone and said to Zhou Wanwan.

Zhou Wanwan's heart sank: "They are not satisfied? Why?"