Born from BRHS's "Making and Marketing" class, Portside Planks is the result of transforming a student collective into a real, hard-working company. Our journey began with a thorough brainstorming phase, during which we narrowed our vision to five final contenders: dog bowl holders, spice racks, birdhouses, pickleball paddles, and cutting boards. We put our visions to the test by building physical prototypes. After analyzing the craftsmanship and potential of each design, it was clear that cutting boards would become our product.