The Spark

Quip Co. started as a design-led response to one of those moments you do not forget. First came the guy who pitched adult content—with himself as the lead actor. Then came the classic gamer line, “make me a sandwich,” yelled the instant someone heard a female voice in the lobby. I could have screamed into the void. Instead, I made something. Quip Co. is a brand that mocks these tired moments with sharp design, darker humor, and the kind of tone you only earn by putting up with this garbage for too long.

The Idea

Print-on-demand merch as tactical dismemberment. These designs do not whisper. They cut. Typography is the blade, sarcasm is the handle, and in some cases there is literal blood on the artboard. The tone is deadpan, the layouts are deliberate, and the result is design that provokes without looking like a meme.

Execution

I created everything: shirts, totes, postcards, and prints. I built and ran the Etsy storefront, developed launch assets, and used MidJourney to explore alt directions for select concepts. From product to packaging, every piece was made with intention.

Why It Matters

This project turns real-world irritation into something visual, shareable, and loaded with voice. It is not just commerce, and not just commentary. It is proof that a single bad moment can become a multi-platform design story—with punchlines you can wear.