Liquid Screen Design

What Liquid Screen Design does

Liquid Screen Design is a custom apparel and promotional products company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company designs, produces, and fulfills branded merchandise — including screen-printed and embroidered apparel, drinkware, accessories, custom swag boxes, and custom-branded coffee — serving a diversified client base that spans professional sports teams (Detroit Pistons, Worcester Red Sox, St. Paul Saints), large corporations (Peloton, Lyft, Kimberly-Clark, Kroger, Taco Bell), hospitality and gaming operators (Marriott, Sheraton, Grand Casino), summer camps, schools and colleges, and nonprofit organizations (JDRF, BBYO). Its core technology stack centers on Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, a proprietary print-on-demand online store platform (itemorder.com), pre-built vertical store templates, and a Chicago fulfillment center processing approximately 2,500 packages per week.

The company's business model combines three revenue streams: quote-based one-time custom orders for screen-printed and embroidered products, fully customized swag boxes with curated branded items and direct-to-recipient shipping, and subscription-free print-on-demand online stores (Standard and Premium tiers) with one-time setup fees and quarterly commission/fundraising payouts. Distribution runs through a hybrid channel — outside "Branding and Swagging Consultants" handling enterprise field sales across North America, an inside sales team for inbound and account management, and a self-serve e-commerce layer for smaller clients. A four-person in-house graphic design team provides complimentary artwork, differentiating against competitors who typically charge for design services.

Liquid Screen Design operates as a privately held, founder-owned, bootstrapped company with no disclosed external institutional investment. The team is remote-first (powered by a Gather virtual office since December 2021), with only two physical locations (Minneapolis HQ and Chicago fulfillment). The company has received consecutive industry awards — Fastest Growing Distributor in 2020 and 2021, multiple ASI Best Places to Work honors, Titan 100 CEO (2024), and Print+Promo Magazine Rising Star (2025) — and has expanded into adjacent offerings including metaverse swag (NFTs, AR experiences) as an emerging product line.

Name

Liquid Screen Design

Legal name

Liquid Screen Design

Website

https://liquidscreendesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liquid Screen Design is a Minneapolis-based custom apparel and promotional products company founded in 2010 that designs, produces, and fulfills branded merchandise for professional sports teams, Fortune 500 corporations, summer camps, schools, and nonprofit organizations across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel & Promotional Products

NAICS

Commercial Screen Printing (323113), Graphic Design Services (54143)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Product Brand Design (BPAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging Design & Labeling (MPAAAEAD), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

Keywords

• Custom apparel printing
• Promotional products
• Branded merchandise services
• Print on demand stores
• Corporate swag solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Custom Branded Products: One-time custom orders for screen-printed, embroidered, and custom products including apparel, drinkware, accessories, and promotional items. Products are produced to order with no minimum quantities.
2. Print-on-Demand Online Stores: Subscription-free online store tiers (Standard and Premium) with one-time setup fees. Stores generate ongoing transaction revenue through product sales with commission/fundraising component.
3. Custom Swag Boxes: Fully customized promotional boxes with curated branded items, custom printed packaging, and optional fulfillment. Quote-based pricing tailored to client needs and budget.
4. Fulfillment Services: Pick, pack, and ship services for custom orders. Handles individual order fulfillment, international shipping, and specialized packaging including custom notes and branded materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Liquid Screen Design is a custom apparel and promotional products company that designs, sources, decorates, and fulfills branded merchandise for organizations. Core offerings include custom screen-printed, embroidered, and DTF-printed apparel and promotional products, fully customized swag boxes with direct-to-recipient shipping, and year-round print-on-demand (POD) online stores. The service is end-to-end: complimentary in-house graphic design, product sourcing, decoration using DTF printing, and centralized fulfillment from a Chicago distribution center.

Product overview

Liquid Screen Design operates as a custom apparel and promotional products company offering a comprehensive suite of branding and swag solutions. The core offerings include Custom Apparel & Promotional Products and Custom Swag Boxes, supported by Print-on-Demand (POD) Online Stores that provide year-round e-commerce functionality with no inventory requirements. The company also offers specialized service verticals for Pro Sports, Casino & Gaming, Summer Camps, and Non-Profits. Emerging offerings include Metaverse Swag (NFTs, virtual spaces, augmented reality) and Custom Branded Coffee. Supporting services include in-house Graphic Design (complimentary for customers) and Fulfillment Services from their Chicago distribution center. The company utilizes DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing as their primary decoration method and builds custom online stores using their own internal platform (itemorder.com).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Apparel & Promotional Products Core offering of custom screen-printed, embroidered, and DTF (Direct-to-Film) decorated apparel and promotional products including t-shirts, hats, bags, drinkware, and other branded items. Produced to order with no minimum quantities, with full-service support from design through fulfillment.
• Custom Swag Box Curated gift boxes filled with high-quality branded items, custom printed boxes, and carefully selected swag products for employee or client appreciation. Includes purpose definition, product selection, narrative development, custom printed packaging, and direct-to-recipient fulfillment.
• Print-on-Demand (POD) Online Stores
• Graphic Design Services
• Fulfillment Services
• Metaverse Swag
• Custom Branded Coffee

Quantifiable outcome

• 194.12% year-over-year revenue growth (2019-2020)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GathercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2021Virtual office platform provider enabling Liquid Screen Design's fully remote team collaboration since December 2021. LSD uses Gather's technology for their custom virtual office space featuring customizable rooms, interactive elements, and virtual team building activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Custom Ink: Direct competitor in custom apparel and promotional products with a strong self-serve online design platform serving groups, teams, and businesses. Comparable to LSD across custom printing, online stores, and group-order use cases.
• 4imprint: One of the largest promotional products distributors in North America, offering a broad catalog of branded merchandise with free samples and dedicated account reps. Directly comparable to LSD's enterprise swag business model and target customer base.
• HALO (HALO Recognition): Major player in corporate branded merchandise, recognition programs, and incentive solutions serving enterprise customers. Comparable to LSD's corporate/enterprise vertical and full-service swag program management.
• SwagUp: Tech-enabled swag platform offering custom swag packs, on-demand store fulfillment, and global shipping for enterprise clients. Closely comparable to LSD's print-on-demand store and custom swag box offerings.
• BAMKO: Full-service promotional products and merchandise agency serving enterprise clients with global fulfillment capabilities. Comparable to LSD's enterprise sales motion and custom swag solutions across corporate verticals.
• Gemline: Established promotional products supplier offering decorated and undecorated branded merchandise with focus on quality and innovation. Comparable to LSD in the promotional products distribution space with similar B2B customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Alphabroder (now S&S Activewear): Large-scale apparel and accessories distributor serving the promotional products industry with extensive decoration services. Comparable upstream supplier and competitor for blank apparel and decorated goods.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint parent): Public parent of Vistaprint and other print-on-demand brands operating massive customization and fulfillment infrastructure. Relevant broad incumbent comparable in print-on-demand e-commerce and mass customization.

Emerging players

• Printful: Print-on-demand fulfillment platform serving e-commerce brands with apparel printing, warehousing, and drop-shipping. Comparable technology and POD infrastructure but primarily serves merchants rather than B2B swag clients like LSD.
• Snappy Gifts: Digital gifting and swag platform enabling recipients to choose their own gifts from a curated catalog. Overlaps with LSD's swag box and direct-to-recipient fulfillment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liquidscreen
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiquidScreenDesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/33192552
• Instagraminstagram.com/liquidscreendesign

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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