A 30-year-old’s dream of becoming a young designer has been realised with thanks to Marvel and The Prince’s trust.
Sophia Mina, 30, from north London saw her designs launch exclusively on Amazon after taking part in a week-long programme run by The Prince’s Trust in collaboration with MARVEL.
Sophia’s designs, including the ‘MARVEL Avengers Super Heroes Widow with Hourglass Logo Case’, will now go up for sale to the public via Amazon.
Mina said: “I have always had a keen interest in music and fashion, so when I saw the opportunity to participate in a programme with MARVEL, I was so excited.
“This programme helped me gain creative focus and I developed my skills.”
The programme, which took place in March, offered participants invaluable insights from industry experts, hands-on working sessions, and skills-based learning opportunities.
The aim of the week was to provide valuable creative skills to young people from diverse backgrounds who were interested in product design.
This launch marks the third collection in the three-year partnership between MARVEL, The Prince’s Trust, and Disney. Over the past three years, Disney has donated £300,000 to The Prince’s Trust.
Sophie Morrell, Director of Partnerships at The Prince’s Trust, added: “We are thrilled to collaborate with MARVEL to empower these young designers. This partnership not only fosters creativity but also provides invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth. At The Trust, we believe that young people have great potential if given the right support, and we hope this platform will help designers like Kiara showcase their talent on a global scale.”
Last week, Disney sponsored the MARVEL Young Change Maker Award at The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Awards, which celebrated its 20th year.
The award recognised individuals who have inspired others through their transformative experiences.
This partnership highlights Disney’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where unique talents are celebrated and supported.
For more information, visit Amazon and search for the latest MARVEL-inspired products by Sophia and other young designers.
Featured image: (C)DISNEY/ MARK COLLINS PR MCPR
Sophia Mina holding the MARVEL Avengers Super Heroes Widow with Hourglass Logo Case
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