About Me
My Venture
The Essentialist
Modern Form. Timeless Principle.
An independent design venture focused on creating original, minimalist apparel and goods. We believe in the power of simple, intentional design to communicate ideas and values. Our collection features concept-driven pieces—t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more—crafted for a modern, thoughtful aesthetic. We operate a capital-efficient, print-on-demand model, allowing us to focus purely on design quality and concept development.
My Role as Founder
I am responsible for the end-to-end process, from initial design to sale, leveraging a capital-efficient, print-on-demand model.
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Creative Direction & Design
Develop all original artwork, typography, and visual concepts for a range of products, including t-shirts, hoodies, and mugs, using Canva.
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E-commerce & Platform Management
Manage all product listings, mockups, and pricing strategy on print-on-demand platforms such as Teespring and Printify.
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Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Sales
Built an initial customer base from the ground up through organic marketing and personal networking, successfully monetizing my design portfolio.