Appointed, an online shop specializing in fine paper and desktop products, was founded in 2015 by Suann Song. The brand was launched with a Kickstarter campaign, which funded the first production of its signature notebook. Appointed’s design philosophy is to create simple, well-made, and functional products, all of which are American-made. Head-quartered in Washington D.C., great attention goes into all the products details, from the book cloth covers and brass wiring to the smooth durable, paper. The option to personalize planners and notebooks is offered on some styles. Appointed believes, and we agree, that a beautiful work environment fosters creativity and productivity, and that a notebook represents untapped potential and endless possibility. The Shopkeeper Who inspires you Anyone who creates and has worked diligently to hone their craft to become exceptional at what they do. What inspires you I’m always inspired by beautiful, minimalist design of everyday things. This really influences our design— we always try to stay true to making everyday work tools beautiful but functional. Before I was a shopkeeper I worked in PR and marketing for years but always had a love for design. I’m a self-taught graphic designer and organically grew a small but thriving branding […]
