Print & Packaging Sourcing Guide
Your Go-To Resource for Sourcing & Printing Success
Designed for entrepreneurs and designers, this Notion Dashboard is a powerhouse resource featuring 100+ vendors and manufacturers to help you source packaging, printed materials, and branded business collateral with ease.
What’s Inside?
Complete Vendor Sourcing Library – Find trusted suppliers for printed marketing materials, packaging, product manufacturing, apparel, signage, eco-friendly solutions, and more!
Print Method Glossary – Learn key printing techniques with visual examples and descriptions.
Pre-Design & Pre-Print Checklist – Ensure you have everything ready before sending files to designers or printers.
File Guide – A quick-reference guide for understanding file types needed for various print applications.
Take the guesswork out of sourcing and printing! Whether you're launching a brand or refining your packaging, this guide simplifies the process—so you can focus on growing your business.
Sustainable Packaging Options
Sustainable packaging is the future, with businesses and consumers embracing eco-friendly alternatives to reduce waste. This guide explores key sustainable materials like recycled paper, biodegradable plastics, mushroom packaging, and even seaweed-based options.
Why These Are the Emails I Open Every Time: A Design-Lover’s Guide to the Best Email Lists
Some emails are just too beautiful to ignore. In this blog, we explore four standout brands—Set, Dae Hair, Oadevold, and Sezane—that create emails so engaging, they feel like digital works of art. With stunning photography, immersive layouts, and unexpected moments of delight, these brands go beyond selling to curate experiences that captivate their audience. Whether it’s Set’s minimalist luxury, Dae’s sun-kissed aesthetic, Oadevold’s heritage storytelling, or Sezane’s Parisian charm, these emails are a masterclass in scrollable, on-brand design. If you’re looking for email inspiration, these are the ones to watch.
How These Iconic Brands are Shaping the Future of Co-Branding
Brand collaborations are redefining industries by merging innovation, audiences, and cultural relevance. From Nike x Skims blending performance with inclusivity, to Ilia x Halfdays uniting clean beauty with outdoor adventure, these partnerships create fresh, purposeful products. Dae x Alpyn fuses desert and alpine botanicals for holistic beauty, while Elf x Tinder surprises with a playful, Gen Z-focused makeup line for confident first impressions. Each collaboration showcases the power of authenticity, innovation, and cross-industry appeal—proving that the future of branding lies in unexpected, strategic partnerships.
Build with Purpose
In the new year, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush to tackle every idea at once, but taking time to slow down and build with intention is key to long-term success. This blog outlines the 5 P’s—Prioritize, Pace, Prepare, Play, and Plan—as strategies to help you focus on what truly matters. By evaluating what tasks need immediate attention, pacing your efforts to avoid burnout, preparing in advance for big moments, making time for play, and planning your next step thoughtfully, you’ll set yourself up for a year of growth and alignment without the overwhelm.
Why Building Your Website Before Defining Your Brand is a Risky Investment
Designing a website before establishing a clear brand strategy can lead to wasted time, money, and missed opportunities. Without branding, your website may lack direction, consistency, and fail to resonate with your target audience. Branding acts as a blueprint, guiding design choices and messaging to create a cohesive and memorable online presence. By investing in branding first, you ensure your website aligns with your vision, speaks to the right audience, and supports long-term business growth. Skip the shortcuts—build your brand foundation first to create a website that truly works for you.
The Most Desired Trait My Branding Clients Seek…
The key to a powerful brand isn’t just great design—it’s feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. My clients don’t just get a brand that looks good; they gain absolute clarity on what makes them unique and how to communicate it effectively. Through my interview-style Brand Strategy Workshop & Positioning Framework, we uncover the core identity, messaging, and visuals that align with their vision—no more second-guessing or endless revisions. Whether you’re refining your strategy or building a brand from scratch, I offer customized solutions to meet you where you are. Ready to create a brand that stands the test of time? Let’s chat!
A New Way to Think About Content Creation
If traditional content pillars feel too rigid, it’s time to shift to content outcomes—a more strategic way to create content that connects, converts, and builds your brand. By balancing five key outcomes—growing your audience, building emotional connections, addressing pain points, establishing authority, and driving sales—you’ll craft a content strategy that feels intentional and impactful. This approach ensures your audience understands your value, trusts your expertise, and is eager to engage when you present an offer, leading to higher conversions and deeper brand loyalty.
Game-Changing Shifts in My Design Business
By implementing strategic changes—like incentivizing referrals, streamlining client onboarding, presenting only one design concept, requiring brand strategy, and automating processes—I transformed my design business into a more efficient, profitable, and enjoyable venture. These shifts led to 95% first-draft approvals, 98% of income from referrals, a 75% reduction in admin work, and an 85% lead conversion rate, ultimately giving me more time to enjoy life outside of work.