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Content Magazine SlimFold Feature
Having my own studio space has not only helped with productivity, but since it’s located in a larger shared space, I’ve been able to connect with other Bay Area artists...
Introducing MONYOU Series Japanese Prints
I’m pleased to introduce the MONYOU Series- a limited edition collection of prints inspired by traditional Japanese patterns. View MONYOU Collection This distinct style is characterized by repeating geometric patterns...
The New SlimFold Studio
I’m excited to announce that SlimFold has a new home! Or at least some additional space in which to develop new products and innovate our slim wallets. Since taking the...
How to succeed on Shark Tank and Kickstarter - A chat with Katherine Krug
We talk about being the first woman to launch a $1m Kickstarter campaign (and then doing it again), what happened with the Shark Tank deal, and how the Kickstarter platform has changed over time.
Designed and made in California
It’s been interesting to hear how the reaction to the fact that we make our products in California has changed since 2009. Initially, it wasn’t surprising because we were really...
The Foam Shop in the Shadow of the Tesla Factory
In the shadow of Tesla’s Fremont factory sits an unassuming business who does specialty foam work for a wide variety of clients. When National Geographic needs a custom case designed...
Which type of minimalist are you?
I originally thought of my product line as slim wallets, but now more and more folks are looking at products like these as just one element of their minimalist lifestyle....
Quitting my day job- I work for you
Many of you have been SlimFold customers or fans since we started in 2009 while others may have just stumbled across the site recently when looking for a thin wallet. Whether...
Slim Pack project complete!
It started with a simple question from my wife- What do you want for Christmas? When I couldn’t find a backpack I liked and heard from previous backers that they...
New Black Tyvek Print Run: Challenges and Solutions
If printing on Tyvek were easy, I probably wouldn’t have a company. Not because of the competition of everyone doing it, but because I would have been able to make...
Creating Composite Laminate to Use for Our Wallet
I’m always on the lookout for new material to use for my products. After all, it was a high-end ski jacket I saw in Japan which led me to Soft...
Slim Pack behind the scenes: One More Thing
Is it "One More Thing" worthy? Probably not, but it is in the literal sense of being a single additional item. Based on feedback from early Beta testers, I made...