Strawberry Shortcake's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. When I was a little kid, Berry Bitty Adventures merchandise was everywhere: dolls, DVDs, books, Halloween costumes, even bandages had Strawberry, Blueberry, Custard, and Pupcake on them. I always liked the aesthetic of Strawberry Shortcake, but although Berry Bitty Adventures was technically the generation I grew up with, it wasn't the generation that got me into Strawberry Shortcake. In fact, I held a grudge against that show's version of Plum Pudding for the longest time because of her treatment of a pair of chipmunks in one of the DVDs I had. Instead, it was Netflix carrying the 2003 show when I was a kid that turned me into a true Strawberry fan. My interest in Strawberry Shortcake has came and gone over the years, but Strawberry and her friends continue to hold a special place in my heart. I've seen five of the 1980s specials, most of the 2003 series, a few episodes of Berry Bitty Adventures as well as the Sky's the Limit movie, and quite a few episodes of Berry in the Big City, the current series. I will admit that I am not a fan of Berry Bitty Adventures or Berry in the Big City at all, but they haven't hurt my opinion of Strawberry Shortcake as a whole and that even they have brought some great new ideas to the table.
One of my biggest dreams in life has been to work on a version of Strawberry Shortcake. I've always had fun drawing redesigned versions of the Strawberry Shortcake cast as well as coming up with personalities for them. I don't think I'll ever get to work on Strawberry Shortcake, but it's fun to imagine how things would look like if I was in a major developing role. Every new iteration brings new designs for Strawberry and her friends, each one having its own distinct style. My current redesigns are based on taking aspects from the older designs (mostly the 1980s, 2003, and 2007 designs) and trying new things with them.