ECO ALLIANCE kimber elements: Artisan Jewelry Crafted by Indigenous Women "When women are economically empowered, the environment is better managed, human-wildlife conflict is reduced, and community member livelihoods are improved." Kimber, founder of kimber elements
ECO ALLIANCE This Idea: Designing Gnarly Sustainable Clothing "We wanted to have good quality clothing that was sustainably sourced, but not crazy expensive for people to have" Danni & Jessie, founders of This Idea
Creatives: Katie Peck x Acid Banana “This project was particularly fun as Susie gives me full reign on the creative direction of the designs. She gave me some starter points and things she would like to include but ultimately she trusted me to put my own spin on the designs." - Katie
ECO ALLIANCE Harebell Boutique: Where Sustainability Is The Height Of Fashion “It’s all about re-educating people towards smarter consumption. Showing them different is not only possible but easy to do!” – Denise, founder of Harebell Boutique.
ECO ALLIANCE Fred Lanthier and Her Universe of Charming Art "The most important thing is to have fun while creating! I keep telling myself to continue to work and find new ways to get inspired." Fred Lanthier
ECO ALLIANCE The Gladdest Thing: Encouragement through Stationery and Home Goods "To me, sustainability means recognizing my impact on the planet—both environmentally and economically—and being intentional about that impact." Mac Ford, founder of The Gladdest Thing
ECO ALLIANCE PonkyWots: Celebrating Uniqueness Through Quirky Art “Create something that you enjoy making and don’t worry about what others may think.” – PonkyWots founder, Jade.
Creatives: Saulé Studio x Tones of Eve “The inspiration, theme and colour palette that Kristin shared with me really aligned with the style of work I already do, and once I had a look at the gorgeous products on Tones of Eve’s Instagram page I was sold straight away.“ - India
ECO ALLIANCE Musical Instrument Needs Made Easy with Simply for Strings "Sustainability to us means the quality of the products being so present you can both see it, and hear it. It means instruments that last a lifetime, and can be handed down to the next generation." Simply For Strings
ECO ALLIANCE Maidfetish: Pins Representing Art and Self-Expression "I like to be able to express my love for lingerie and female form via art." Jem of Maidfetish
Creatives: Grandview Collective x Liv3 “My favorite part of each project is the beginning stage where we work together to uncover the qualities that make the business unique and stand apart from their competitors. My second favorite part of the design process is launching the new brand and seeing it come to life.” – Stephanie
ECO ALLIANCE Captain Gee: Bright, Bold, Sustainable Clothes for Kids "I believe a well-thought packaging will connect a brand more with the consumers in creating a fun experience." Fasihah, founder of Captain Gee
noissue 101 10 Unique Ways to Use Custom Cards in Your Packaging Custom cards are a great way to use a packaging insert to connect more meaningfully with your customers. Need a little inspiration? Here's 10 ideas for how to use them.
ECO ALLIANCE Maroc the Label: Celebrating Women with Carefully Handmade Sandals "I think the effects of fast fashion and factory-made objects are finally being realized. I value knowing the origins & impacts of my purchases." Georgia, founder of Maroc the Label
ECO ALLIANCE Arun Soy Candle: Eco-friendly Flicker of Happiness My vision is to keep creating candles that can make people happy and relaxed, while also being environmentally conscious." Bell, founder of Arun Soy Candle
ECO ALLIANCE Side by Side: Eco-Conscious EDC for the Busy and Always On-the-Go "Inspired by today’s digital nomad, we make products that are smart and functional to help streamline any journey, from daily commute to long-haul travels." Antoine, founder and CEO of Side by Side
ECO ALLIANCE Mary Sanche: Hand-painted Stationeries Inspired by Earth's Natural History "I think that I just have too many ideas and too much love of art and design that I have to share it with the world, through the products I create." Mary Sanche
ECO ALLIANCE Mesh & Cloth: Sharing the Unique Beauty of Ceramics to the World "I believe in leaving the world better than I found it." Elisabetta, founder of Mesh & Cloth
ECO ALLIANCE Quinn's Pins: Buying and Collecting to Designing Her Own "Designing a product and seeing people wanting to have one of their own feels so rewarding, and I love seeing my products making people smile." Ella, founder of Quinn's Pins
BIZ ADVICE Packaging is an Art: 5 Eye-Catching Ways To Illustrate Your Packages Blush highlights 5 unique ways of using illustration to make your packaging design stand-out and enhance your brand identity.
ECO ALLIANCE DrawInk Designs: Magnifying Joy with Patterns and Doodles "I take inspiration from the world around me. So much of my work is pattern-based, and I find inspiration in the little things, especially in nature." Georgie, founder of DrawInk Designs
ECO ALLIANCE Kandilá Candle & Co: Resonating with Culture and Bringing Back Memories of Home "As cheesy as it is, we go by the saying of 'when you love what you do, everything else follows' and I'm convinced that's one of the key foundations when starting a business or with anything really," Ana of Kandilá Candle & Co
ECO ALLIANCE Beautiful Handmade Accessories with KTT Studios "If you find passion and joy in what you do, do not let any mistakes nor any small tribulation cause you to abandon it. It is important that you love making the art you do more than anything else," Kim, Founder of KTT Studios
BIZ ADVICE How to Create Your Brand's Vision, Mission and Values When it comes to building a brand, having clear vision, mission and values determines how successful you'll be in the future. Here's our guide on how to create them.
Creatives: Shelley Elizabeth Designs x Bad Glinda Soap Studio “I used the mood board and shiny new logo, brand colors + font pairings, and custom pattern created for her brand identity project along with the Bad Glinda Soap Studio philosophy, to help formulate the packaging strategy and create the overall packaging design." – Shelley
