Gift Design Portfolio
"High-End Welcome Gift"
Design Goals: This design was to welcome a guest to the PNW featuring the best locally made snacks and high-end gifts. We styled this tall streamline basket with satin fabric, royal blue glitter belt and a bow that tied in the mix of textures. This basket featured a Washington cookbook, Nambe serving tray, Washington red wine, smoked salmon, wild octopus, crackers, Italian crystal wine glasses, chocolate nuts, artisan salami, hand printed napkins, infused almonds, dark chocolate bar, and truffles. We topped it off with an ivory accent adding height to the design and creating a line for the eye to follow.
"Virtual Employee Appreciation"
Design Goals: Our client came to us with the goal of designing holiday gifts for their remote employees. This gift design included branded mugs, coffee, biscotti, chocolate sauce, leather notebook, and luxe pen set.
"50th Birthday Beach Weeeknd"
Design Goals: Creating this basket for a 50th birthday party was fun. Our goal was to provide snacks for a small group to enjoy while celebrating the birthday girl. We chose a "Beachy Birthday" theme, featuring items such as PNW salmon, crackers, spread, cheese, a confetti mug cake, beach-themed tea towel, ceramic serving tray, caramels, red wine with a birthday bag, a custom wine tumbler, and a beachy wooden sign, all beautifully arranged in a white-wash crate.
"Tennis Player"
Design Goals: This playful design was for a younger tennis player. We decided to build this gift in a stylish tote bag and packed it with goodies to enjoy on and off the court. We filled the tote with items to play with: tennis balls, visor, workout towel, energy bars and even a book on the history of tennis. Then when the day wraps up a relaxing Lush self care bath and body kit. For the finishing touch a small boquet of sunflowers really brought this gift together.
"Self-Care Thank You"
Design Goals: Our client was looking for a way to say thank you to her female staff of caregivers. The theme was to "take a break for self care". We chose items that were in mid tones with pops of pink. The boxes were tied with a satin hot pink and gold tie bow.
"Kraken Fan"
Design Goals: The design theme for this gift was to surprise an ultimate Seattle Kraken fan with items that could enjoy watching a game at home or in person. We started this design with a slatted wooden crate draped in a Kraken flag. We then filled it with: Fabric of the game hardcover book, Kraken pillow, Kraken puck, Kraken scarf, personal flag, game bag, snacks, drinks and a Stanley mug.
"Welcome Home Chef"
Design Goals: The chef has moved into her new home kitchen, and this gift is a warm welcome to her new space. We curated this basket with gourmet ingredients, practical tools, and thoughtful touches. The design includes Italian oil and vinegar jars, a cookbook, gold measuring cups, smoked sea salt, a kitchen towel, a custom printed wooden spoon, extra virgin olive oil, dish towels, a dish scrubber, and storage bowls.
"St. Patrick's Client Appreciation"
Design Goals: surprising their clients with an unexpected treat for their favorite holiday. The idea around this design was to create a fun, playful delicious design all centered around St. Patrick's. These gifts included Guinness beer, pot of gold popcorn, beer tasting book, shamrock cookies, chocolate coins, party necklaces and savory snacks.
"Chamber of Commerce Welcome Gift"
Design Goals: The chamber of commerce wanted to elevate their "swag bag" and offer a new more stylish gift to welcome new members. We designed these gift boxes to feature current member swag along with coffee, biscotti, coffee mug and note pad in the chamber colors of teal and gold. The gifts all include a welcome message and custom printed hang tags.
"VIP Golf Tournament"
Design Goals: Our client wanted to welcome all of the VIP guests at his company's golf tournament with a special thank you gift. We decided to lead this design with royal blue and green themed items that fit the golf color scheme. Everything in these were well thought out and included: sunscreen, tees, golf balls, snacks, bottle opener and golf book.
"Real Estate Agent Retreat"
Design Goals: Annual projection meeting for a Real Estate team that wanted to focus on "girl power". We decided to fully embrace the theme with pink and gold accents on a white backdrop. These soft touch magnetic close gift boxes included custom printed 'girl power' mugs, earings, champagne gummy bears, gourmet popcorn and mardi gras beads.
"PNW Holiday Snacks"
Design Goals: Our client came to us wanting to send out her top customers holiday gifts featuring PNW made snacks. The boxes were filled to the brim and included: smoked salmon, artisan salami, cheese, crackers, truffles, caramels, chocolate sauce, hot cocoa, gourmet popcorn , candied nuts, coffee, tea, biscotti and even a solid chocolate shaped salmon.
"Holiday Client Appreciation"
Design Goals: Wishing their clients a Happy Holidays with a mix of sweet treats. These gifts included a seasonal candle, cookies, gourmet popcorn, hot chocolate sticks, and chocolate caramels.
"Holiday Wine and Snacks"
Design Goals: Our client was looking to say Happy Holidays to their clients with luxe snacks and a wine variety. These solid bamboo serving trays set off a beautiful display for a selection of Mark Ryan red and chardonnay alongside a Bissinger gem truffle flight, artisan salami, cheese, crackers, and candied nuts.
"Thank You Trip Send Off"
Design Goals: Sending a thank you to volunteers and trip send off. This design was based around a travel send off. It included a stylish travel tote bag with travel snacks, trivia cards, windmill cookies and a boquet of sunflowers. We finished the bag with a satin bow.
"Teacher Retirement"
Design Goals: Multiple teachers were retiring and the PTA wanted to do something special for them. They all loved to garden so we designed these stunning planter baskets with treats, plants, gardening tools and garden decor.
"Travel Welcome to the PNW"
Design Goals: Our client was welcoming dignataries from Mexico to Seattle and wanted a treat basket featuring local snacks to welcome them in their hotel room. The design included travel snacks made locally, red/green/white paper fill, red/white/blue glitter bows and recyclable kraft basket boxes.
"Bridal Party Thank You"
Design Goals: Our client wanted to gift her bridal party something sweet and girly. This design came together with pops of pink set on a white background.
"Holiday Caregiver Thank You"
Design Goals: Our client wanted to gift her employees with some sweet treats at the holidays. With this design we used a red plaid theme and included a holiday snack bowl included with a selection of sweet treats.
"Client Thank You"
Design Goals: Our client wanted to send out gifts that could be shared at the office with a charcuterie theme. This design focused around gourmet food items that would be perfect for the breakroom.
"Team Onboarding"
Design Goals: Welcoming a new team to a project, our client was looking to send out fruit and snack baskets. We highlighted the Washington red apples and Pacific sea salt caramel sauce along with cheese, granola, chocolates, and candied nuts.
"VIP Housewarming"
Design Goals: Our client wanted to welcome a new family to their luxury home with an elegant gift showcasing high-end kitchen and home items, along with gourmet dinner and snacks. We exceeded expectations by creating a stunning gift: a Pottery Barn-accented trunk, lined with a luxurious throw, and filled with an assortment of premium foods.
"Orthodontist Referral Gifts"
Design Goals: Our client was looking for a budget friendly way to say thank you for referrals in the dental industry. Gift design included gourmet popcorn, referral pads, business cards and a solid chocolate tooth.
