Brands

We’re bowled over! You guys have done an amazing job thus far, and I just wanted to add my personal thanks. From the underlying designs to the organized way in which you’ve presented them and simplified our lives, we’re grateful for your work!
- Avanquest CEO

Just wanted to pass along some feedback we got today from one of our clients. We shared some of the new Card Designs that you provided and they were THRILLED! They are very excited to refresh their collection and said they “LOVE them!”

-Arroweye Director of Marketing

 

Designers

I know the work that I do for A Fresh Bunch will actually be looked at with the finest trained eye. It is not a competition with a thousand other people, it is a group effort with smaller group of highly talented people. I know that the end of the day, I will get positive feedback and although I have not been with the AFB long enough to see the revenue aspect, I know I have a greater chance of actually seeing the benefits in my pocket book. I just wanted to extend my appreciation for all that you do! Thanks for taking this small fish in the big sea and giving me a chance. Thanks for boosting my confidence and making me feel like a “real” designer after being in the industry for almost 10 years! I can finally say that I actually LOVE MY JOB and to think it can be profitable with out all of the headaches? – yahoo!!!

- Angie Bowman, InkSpotts Stationery

It’s definitely a lot for one designer to manage when they (Etsy, PaperStyle, other online stores) all are such different projects and businesses within themselves. To have AFB find and offer opportunities, plus have direct knowledge/contact/insight into what these clients are looking for, then manage that relationship and provide a way for designers to just design and receive commission from our designs is more than awesome! I think it is really, really great and something that so many designers can benefit from.

- Jenn Scholes, Inkberry Cards

One of the strengths I think you guys have at AFB is in seeing what works and redirecting to that while pivoting away from the things that don’t work. It seems like common sense but hard to see that while you are in the thick of something and have invested time and effort in building it.

- Wendy Fessler

I started my wholesale business during the “we can do everything so we should” era, or in other words, “pre-recession” era. As soon as I started, I realized that I shouldn’t have for all the same reasons you mentioned [inventory, shipping, fulfillment, trade shows, marketing, sales]. I much prefer designing [through AFB]…putting forth lots of effort and gambling on the outcome is tricky but I’d still rather do what I love and toss it into the ring. I have more time to do more quality designing and spend less time hating what I’m doing.

- Margot Madison

Being a part of AFB has helped me focus on the things that I am best at and that I enjoy. I was worn out from trying to run my wholesale and retail stationery & design business as a one woman show. I am the sole deisgner, sales & marketing, printer, packager, shipping department and accountant for my small business, not to mention a wife, mom of 3 , an athlete and the “yes” person to all volunteer opportunities! I was looking for a way to continue the things iIlove about my business–the creative outlet, working from home, etc… but I needed to slow down and re-focus. So I scaled back on my wholesale and retail business, got rid of many products I was offering and tried to enter the world of licensing for several months to no avail.  Then I was approached by AFB. It was like an answer to all my prayers! I now have access to clients that I could have only dreamed of getting in front of, and I love being part of a group of wonderfully supportive and talented designers. I have already learned so much and my designs are being pushed to a new level – it is so invigorating!

- Kamie Rudisill