The 4th annual O'Neill Generation Next fashion competition is well underway! We've met our five finalists, but now it's time to see the inspiration behind their dress and handbag creation.

The winner of the fashion competition will have her design featured as part of O'Neill's Spring 2012 collection!

Hometown: Fullerton
School: Rosary High School,Fullerton, CA
Grade: Junior (2011-2012)

Maddie Hartnett is keeping her design as natural as possible -- sticking to flowy items with an earthy feel.

Check out her inspiration board below!

What factors played a part in forming your inspiration board?

My theme obviously played a huge roll in my inspiration board..I pulled from the beach and nature to show flowy looks I’m drawn most to. 

How does your design represent you “as a designer?

My design represents me in all aspects, especially in all the little details.

Have you started thinking about building your team yet -- from marketing and modeling to runway production? Any fun ideas to share?

I have been thinking about the type of person I will need on my team, especially night of.  For models I have been thinking about different girls I know would do a good job and represent me well.  For my show I don't want dramatic make up, because when I think of the beach I don't think about a lot of make up..just very natural looking. 

Meet the rest of O'Neill's Generation Next Finalists!