The document is a dedication letter from Ra'Shaun Hicks included in the front of his book. He dedicates the book to the hurt and pain he experienced, which made him stronger and helped him become a better person. He thanks them for being with him during this difficult learning process. The rest of the document provides publishing information and copyright details for the book, along with summaries of the book's 7 chapters about Ra'Shaun's experiences and designs.

2. By: Ra’Shaun Hicks

3. Dedication letter
I want to dedicate this book to the Hurt and
Pain. I never would have thought I would get
through this part of my life with you on my
side. But with you guys, I have become a better
person and a better “Man”. This learning
process I have gone through and struggled
through has given me the strength to be in this
situation now. I just want to say thank you and I
will never give up.

4. My

5. Story

6. First published in the United States of America
By The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
1799SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33316
http://new.artinstitutes.edu/fort-lauderdale
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior consent of the
publishers.
Ra’Shaun Hicks: Rogue Etoile
Copyright 2014 Ra’Shaun Hicks, with texts and text contributions by Lucy Molina,
Calvin Hodge, Kevin Campbell, & Courtnie Heller
Editor: Lucy Molina
Book Design: Ra’Shaun Hicks
Photographer: Courtnie Heller
Thanks to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale for the great opportunity, and to Lucy
Molina the great teacher in the world for her endless Knowledge.
Printed in United States of America

7. CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: Work Hard and No Play
Chapter 2: Written on the Bag
Chapter 3: Timeless Pieces/ White
Edition
Chapter 4: Timeless Pieces/ Black
Edition
Chapter 5: Look Around at Visuals
Chapter 6: Sketch What You See
Chapter 7: Chasing the Dream

8. Ra’Shaun Hicks at the age of 23, in 2007

9. Seeing and Being
A foreword by Ra’Shaun Hicks
Ra’Shaun Emmanuel Hicks has been called many
things, including angel and devil, talent master, and
designer. “Being a designer was never a part of the
master plan. If things played out according to how I
see them in my head, I’d probably be sitting in a
cubicle at a law firm eight hours at a time entering
data for the rest of my life.” This British raised
designer spent the first ten years of his life in
Ipswitch, England before moving to Virginia in the
states. Honing in on his emotions, Ra’Shaun’s design
aesthetic can be described as feminine, eccentric,
unpredictable, and extremely versatile. He designs
for all women- not just the mall girl or the
businesswoman or the suburban type. From
attending the Art Institute, he has learned that
criticism is not always a negative aspect in life and it
can drive your success. This is his passion, his dream
and his passion for the future.

10. CHAPTER 1
Work Hard and No Play
“I am always in the sewing lab and loved to
make clothes just because”

14. CHAPTER 2
WRITTEN ON THE BAGS
“The construction and detail to handbags
was not something I really wanted to do but it
came naturally to me”

18. CHAPTER 3
Timeless Pieces:
White Edition
“What inspired me to do these pieces
was just the fun of who I am and the
love of color”

26. CHAPTER 4
Timeless Pieces:
Black Edition
“What inspired me to do these designs
was placing two different fabrics
together and them making total sense”

32. CHAPTER 5
Looking Around At Visuals
“My visual mind takes over all the time,
and when it does I create a
masterpiece”

34. Royal Dreams
By: Claire’s
Created By: Ra’Shaun Hicks
Concept
! Disney
! Prince
! Princess
! Dreams Come True
Target Customer
! Toddler ages Six to Sixteen
! Parents that have Children
! Parent will make about 35,000 to 50,000 dollars a
year
! Single parents and Families
Social Responsibility
! 10% will go to children that can’t afford to shop at the store
Royal Dreams
By Claire's
Dare to Dream
Princess
Special
!
Closet
Closet
Dressing((
Room(
Dressing((
Room(
Shelves
Shelves
Register
Front
Door
Castle
Mannequin
Mannequin
5-way Star Fixtures
5-way Star Fixtures
Mission Statement
Royal Dreams is not just a brand but an expression of
who you are and to make sure that children are
themselves. I decided on Royal Dreams because the
faster life goes, the more you have to live every
moment and make sure you love everything you do.
“Dreams Do Become Royal” I design clothes because
it makes me happy to see children smile when they
see something on them, It makes them feel special
when they come in the store. Because I was adopted
I donate 10% of my earning to abandoned and
adopted kids. They are the future and need our help
to help them find there callings in life. “Nothing is
better than making a child’s dream come true
smile…” So just Dream Royally!!

35. Competitive Advantage
! Interactive store
! Adopted Children
Dreams
! Make a million dollars in 2 years of first store :
Advertising and open more stores
! Start my own charity for adopted children:
Invest and put in time
! Start adult store: Advertise and research
So Just Dream Royally!

36. Louis Vuitton Window
My Duplication of the
Louis Vuitton Window

37. Concept Board
Mood Board

39. CHAPTER 6
Sketch What You See
“When I’m alone and thinking too
much, I make sure that I spend time
with my sketch book”

52. CHAPTER 7
Chasing the Dream
“The future is only an arms length away
and I am reaching” –R.H

60. que le début
( only the beginning )