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my north stars, my personal merchandise brand.
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Apparel, stationery, pins, keychains, and more.
Born from the woes of being unemployed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, my north stars was started with the intention of making the world a more colorful and whimsical place.
I collaborated with DreamHack Dallas, a gaming convention, and designed an exclusive enamel pin for their event in 2023. The pin was designed to resemble a video game cartridge.
I also collaborated with GS-JJ, a manufacturing company and designed a pin that represented my brand in exchange for a video and product review advertising their services.
Running your own business means you need to source your own manufacturers. I’ve developed good relationships over the years, and it’s a unique kind of satisfaction when everything runs smoothly and your rep already has your shipping and payment info on hand, so you just need to reply, “I just paid the invoice. Thank you so much! Have a good day ❤️”