Chapter 1089: Chapter 1089

Chapter 1089:

Since Allison had chosen to leave the studio, her previous work naturally belonged to the studio now.

After hearing Abram’s explanation, everyone in the room found it convincing, and his confident delivery helped reinforce their trust in his words.

Fabian, however, asked with curiosity, “Ms. Clarke, is what this designer saying true?”

“No,” Allison responded firmly.

She glanced at Abram with a faint smile. “It’s impressive that you remembered the Centauri butterfly, but that was my earliest concept. I was inexperienced then, focused more on meaning than on practicality.”

She gave a dry laugh before continuing, her tone laced with sarcasm, “It’s touching that you’ve held on to such an immature design for all these years.”

Despite saying so, Allison’s tone was dripping with sarcasm, without a trace of feeling touched.

Melany, sensing an opportunity, sneered and narrowed her eyes at Allison. “Why don’t you explain the design inspiration? What gives you the right to criticize others’ answers?”

“Thank you for the reminder, Miss Johnson. I was just about to explain,” Allison replied, maintaining eye contact with Abram.

“If I’m not mistaken, this is the second time I’ve had to explain this. The design for the sole was inspired by the Long-tailed Blue butterfly. I chose it because its wing pattern… ”

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provides the best traction for a shoe sole and works well with the materials used. As for the butterfly theme, we had already released several shoes with the Centauri butterfly, and our customers had come to associate it with our brand. Changing it completely wouldn’t have been practical.”

Fabian instinctively looked down at the shoe sole, something he hadn’t paid much attention to before.

Like most consumers, he had focused on comfort and appearance, never considering the finer details of the design.

As a businessman, Fabian understood the difference between a consumer’s and a designer’s perspective.

Allison, however, was clearly speaking from a designer’s standpoint.

Melany, undeterred, immediately questioned her further. “Just because you say it’s a Long-tailed Blue butterfly, does that make it true? Even if what you’re saying is correct, who’s to say you didn’t just hear about someone else’s idea?”

Her words came across as the questioning of an outsider.

The room, filled with elite members of society, was full of individuals accustomed to seeing things from multiple perspectives. Understanding different points of view was second nature to them.

Fabian, unbothered by Melany’s interruption, turned to Allison with a thoughtful expression. “If it became a brand characteristic, why not just continue using it?” he asked. “I apologize, but from a business perspective, sticking with that would not have been a profitable decision.”

Allison replied with a smile. “Design should not just be about pursuing idealistic dreams. My words may sound harsh, but that was how I thought at the time. While the Centauri butterfly is beautiful, using it as a pattern for the sole would have compromised the shoe’s comfort.” She paused, allowing her words to sink in before adding, “Shoes are made for customers, so their comfort must come first.”

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