our story

Creating value through higher quality, lower minimums, and faster turnarounds since 2020. 

Why us?

We learn before we quote.

We take the time to ask questions about your brand so that we understand how to add the most value. As a marketing-first agency, we know packaging and promotion must work hand in hand, while staying on budget and on schedule.

Our mission is to deliver bold branding solutions that stand out and create measurable value through shorter lead times, industry-leading minimums, creative excellence, and strategic global partnerships.

Great marketing is built on precision. 

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Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, representing Design and Customize's Bay Area roots

Bay Area Roots

Bringing concepts to creation.

We launched in a small San Francisco storage unit in March 2020 with one printer, a few rolls of vinyl, and a whole lot of hustle. Our goal? To help small businesses dream big.

We knew great packaging and branding could create real value, so we set out to deliver bold, brand-centric solutions that helped clients stand out.

From day one, we’ve been hands-on, customer-first, and built for speed. As demand grew, so did we, expanding our services to a larger warehouse in Burlingame, CA, investing in new machines, and bringing more production in-house to give businesses greater control and smarter solutions.

Our high standards, creativity, and problem-solving drive bold results—breaking down barriers and bringing faster, smarter solutions to the masses.

Exterior of our design and production studio where clients can visit in person in Burlingame, CA
 

Brooklyn Buildout

Support from coast to coast

Since January 2024, we've designed and manufactured millions of products in Brooklyn, New York. Our bi-coastal footprint allows us to offer faster shipping, in-person consultations with true coast-to-coast coverage.

Today, we serve brands of all sizes across the globe, offering everything from brand identity design, custom packaging, animations, stickers, accessories, and more. With in-house print and design, we move faster and think bigger picture, so you can do the same.

What sets us apart? Speed, strategy, and a sharp eye for detail. Whether you're launching your first product or scaling a national brand, we help you move quicker, look sharper, and sell more.

This isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are, and it shows in every project we touch.

Exterior of our Brooklyn, New York production studio and workspace
 

Built to Scale Quickly

Products and Services

Everything you need to launch, promote, and sell out.