How much does a Brand Sprint cost?

Discovery calls are complimentary. Engagements typically start at $18,000 for an identity-only sprint and $42,000 for a full brand-plus-structural-packaging sprint, scoped after the 30-minute call.

Who owns the final brand assets and packaging artwork?

You do. All source files, dielines, structural patents licensing, and print-ready artwork transfer to the client in full upon final invoice — no retainers, no usage caps.

Can you work with a tight retail deadline?

Yes. With in-house FSC-certified print partners in four cities, the studio averages 14-day production lead times. Rush timelines under 4 weeks are reviewed case-by-case and may carry a 15% expedite fee.

Do you introduce clients to retail buyers?

We do not broker buyer relationships, but we share category-specific buyer contact patterns, prepare your pitch deck to current Whole Foods, Erewhon, and Sephora Clean+Planet standards, and connect you with two distribution partners we work with regularly.

Are your sustainability claims legally defensible?

Every project ships with a verified carbon-offset production manifest and a recyclability roadmap citing specific certifications (FSC, BPI Compostable, PCR percentage). We avoid blanket 'eco-friendly' language and align copy with FTC Green Guides and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition framework.

Volume 07 · The Intake · Issue 03

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A short, low‑friction conversation about your brand, your substrate, and the shelf you want to win. Not a quote request, not a sales pitch — a working session with a senior designer. We reply within one business day.

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A matte forest-green toothpaste carton photographed as an editorial print specimen on cream deckled paper. — Specimen №14 · Hummingwell toothpaste tube · FSC board, soy ink, BPI compostable liner.

The intake

Five fields. One business day. A real reply from a real designer.

To make our 30 minutes genuinely useful, tell us a little about the brand — what you're making, where it lives today, and where you'd like it stocked next. Whatever you submit stays between you and the studio; we never share intake details with third parties.

Your name

Brand or company

Stage

Five questions CPG founders actually ask before clicking submit.

If your real question isn't here, write it in the notes field above — we read every submission by hand.

What does a Brand Sprint cost?: Identity-only sprints typically land between $28K–$46K; full structural packaging with retail-ready artwork and substrate testing runs $58K–$110K depending on SKU count and material spec. You'll receive a phased estimate on the call — no mystery quotes afterward.
Who owns the IP when we're done?: You do. Every project ships with full transfer of working files, source artwork, substrate specs, and printer relationships. We retain the right to feature the work in our portfolio unless you request otherwise in writing.
We're launching in eight weeks. Can you rush?: Sometimes. Our average end-to-end sprint is seven weeks; we maintain a rush track for an additional fee when our in-house FSC-certified print partners can absorb the timeline. Mention it in the timeline field and we'll be straight with you on the call.
Will you introduce us to retail buyers?: We share context and category-level introductions within our network — our work has placed in Whole Foods Market, Erewhon, Target's Circle A, and Sephora's Clean+Planet program. We never guarantee placement, but we will walk you into rooms with the right language.
How do we keep "compostable" claims defensible?: Every project ships with a verified carbon-offset production manifest, a recyclability roadmap, and material specs tied to a specific certification (FSC, BPI Compostable, PCR percentage, etc.). We never use "eco-friendly" as a blanket descriptor on your behalf.

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The studio behind the form

The same Brooklyn team profiled across the rest of the site.

Studio lineage

Founded in Brooklyn in 2018 by former Coca-Cola packaging designer Lena Okafor and former Pentagram brand strategist Marco Vidal. Eleven senior designers, structural engineers, and material scientists — no outsourced junior work.
Response time

One business day, Monday through Friday, 9–6 ET. Every intake is read by hand by Marco, Lena, or a senior producer — never an SDR queue, never an auto-reply.
Track record

Designed 140+ CPG brands since 2018, with 62 placed in 1,000+ retail doors within 12 months of launch. Maintained a 4.96/5 average client rating across 210+ completed projects on Clutch and Google.
Certifications & press

B Corp (score 112.8, certified 2021) · FSC-certified print partners in four cities · Featured in Fast Company "Brands to Watch 2022," Dieline, and Packaging Digest · Winner, Dieline Awards 2023, Best Sustainable Packaging (Emerging Brand).

B Corp™ FSC® C123456 Sustainable Packaging Coalition 1% for the Planet 100% Renewable Studio Energy

InLeaf Design Studio LLC · 142 Wythe Avenue, Suite 4R · Brooklyn, NY 11211 · [email protected] · +1 (718) 555-0142