Style is not just something that is studied, but something that can be created. 

Senior Ashland University student Hannah Good has made her mark on the campus through her stylish creativity.  

Good was approached by her manager at the campus store to create a collection. Her only guidelines were making it tailored to spring and appropriate. 

“Of course, my stomach dropped,” Good said.  “I was the most nervous I think I’ve ever been.” 

Despite the nerves, Good was excited to create her own collection that was catered to students and the Ashland community. The creative process began with brainstorming and sketching. 

Good utilized various online platforms to create designs; however, this didn’t come without difficulty. She would create designs and then throw half of them away because they did not resonate with her. 

She describes specific challenges, making up her mind, and attempting to tailor her work to a broad variety of customers. She knew to make it spring but also cute for everyone, not just herself. 

But, in the end Good overcame the challenges and was able to see her designs come to life as they were displayed in the campus bookstore. 

“[It was] really fun to be able to post it on my social medias and then reach family members and friends that I haven’t seen in a long time wanting to wear my designs and support me,” Good said. 

She also received praise from mentors such as Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising Alison Rossi. 

“It represents a strong culmination of her skills and growth as a designer,” Rossi said.  “This balance between creativity and wearability shows a mature understanding of the fashion industry. Overall, the collection is a significant achievement and a reflection of her readiness to transition into a professional setting.” 

Despite her designs being tailored to a wide variety of consumers, it didn’t stop Good from adding her personal touch to her designs. 

“One design is a bouquet of flowers, and it says, ‘it’s a good day to have a good day,’” she explained. 

“And then there’s another design that says, ‘a life worth having is a life worth living,’” Good said. 

That design is written on a diner guest check and at the top right corner is Goods birthday. 

“Small things like that I added in that kind of show my personality just since some of the designs are not necessarily what I would wear on a day-to-day, but they fit the mass customer,” Good said. 

As a student worker, the goal is always to learn.  During the process, Good finds this strengthened her experience in the design aspect of fashion.  She took studio one, a class offered in the fashion curriculum, that was very hands-on. 

“That was very hands-on, and I had to make garments and design from the beginning,” Good said.  “This was kind of different because it was more of a mass production.” 

It was difficult, she found, but it helped her learn how to mass produce a wide consumer base. 

This growth during her design process shows not only how she’s grown academically but personally. 

“From the beginning, she showed potential, but what stands out most is how she has developed into a confident, driven, and thoughtful individual,” Rossie said. 

“She has consistently challenged herself, taken initiative, and embraced opportunities for growth, demonstrating resilience and a strong work ethic along the way,” Rossi added. 

Good’s time at AU has shaped her to enter the professional world after she graduates.   

After graduation, she’ll be working with her previous employer, Buckle, as a buyer, a retail professional responsible for selecting and purchasing the products that will be sold in stores, online or through other retail channels. 

From her coursework to mentorship from professors like Rossi, Good said she feels ready to take on the fashion industry.