Awareness Campaign & Speaker Invitation

Ofori Beauty is passionate about promoting safe hair and skin practices to the BIPOC community. We ​​want to increase awareness about the harmful effects of skin bleaching and chemical hair relaxers. We want to work with students to identify potential speakers and sponsors for our awareness campaigns. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with the social cause, our mission and goals. Identifying groups that our campaigns will target. Identifying potential speakers, sponsors and partners who can support our campaign. Drafting emails to invite speakers. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Assisting in contacting speakers.

Customer Journey Mapping

The main problem we are trying to solve is to improve our understanding of user experiences. We would like to understand our strengths and areas of improvement from a customer perspective. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Conducting background research on customer journey mapping, our products and customers. Analyzing customer responses from surveys and interviews. Defining the phases and touchpoints of the purchasing process. Incorporating user actions, emotions, goals, and pain points in the customer journey map. Proposing solutions to minimize pain points while meeting business goals. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Developing multiple customer journey maps to account for different experiences and paths.

Brand Identity Enhancement through Competitive Analysis

This project aims to conduct a comprehensive competitive analysis of brands within the North American market that share a similar target audience, ingredient deck, price point, and product portfolio with Ofori. The goal is to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for differentiation. Learners will analyze competitors' strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning to refine Ofori's brand identity and DNA. The project will involve researching market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor strategies. By aligning the brand with growth objectives, learners will help Ofori enhance its market presence and appeal to its target audience. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply marketing and strategic analysis skills acquired in the classroom.

Optimizing Pricing Strategies for Enhanced Product Margins

Ofori seeks to enhance its pricing strategies to maximize product margins while aligning with its long-term growth strategy in both wholesale and direct-to-consumer markets. The project involves analyzing the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) to ensure that pricing structures are optimized for profitability. Learners will apply their knowledge of financial analysis and strategic pricing to evaluate current pricing models and propose adjustments. The project aims to provide insights into how pricing can be leveraged to support Ofori's growth objectives. By focusing on both wholesale and retail pricing, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and pricing strategies. This project offers a practical application of classroom concepts in a real-world business context.