Iota Announces New Licensing Agreement and Product Line With Paperproducts Design
Basalt, Colo. – Popular stationery and surface designer, iota, announces a new licensing agreement with Paperproducts Design (PPD) and introduction of its new PPD product line. Named the iota Designer Series, signature iota patterns Be Square, Bullseye and Pebbles adorn paper napkins and plates, Sniff tissues, gift boxes, porcelain serving sets and more. The iota Designer Series by PPD is available now at retailers across the US such as Henri Bendel and Zabar’s NYC. Wholesale product and sales information can be found through Paperproducts Design at www.paperproductsdesign.com or by calling 800.370.9998.
Advance sales of the iota Designer Series are breaking all PPD projections and previous records. Chief iota designer and “big cheese” Kelly Alford is delighted by the overwhelming success of iota’s first line with PPD. “We are thrilled to be part of the Paperproducts Design family and feel fortunate to work with a manufacturer like PPD who values iota’s vibrant aesthetic for such a range of fabulous, fun products,” says Alford. “We look forward to many successful collaborations with PPD into the future. In fact, PPD is already working on adding two more iota patterns to the line this fall.”
Paperproducts Design president and creative director Carol Florsheim is excited to have iota on board. “Iota seemed like the perfect complement to PPD’s fashion-forward trend setting,” comments Florsheim.
iota Designer Series
The new iota Designer Series by PPD consists of the following items in three of iota’s most popular patterns.
Be Square
Lunch napkins, beverage napkins, Sniff tissues and gift box
Bullseye
Lunch napkins, beverage napkins, Sniff tissues, 7″ & 10″ square paper plates and gift box
Pebbles
Lunch napkins, beverage napkins, Sniff tissues, guest towel, gift box, Mug Set (gift-boxed set of two 8.5 oz. porcelain mugs); Plate Set (gift-boxed set of four 8.25″ porcelain plates); Espresso Cup Set (gift-boxed set of two porcelain cups with saucers); Tea-4-One Set (gift-boxed set with bone china teapot, cup and saucer); Creamer (5.3 oz. porcelain creamer in the shape of a cow)
From sole stationer to surface designer, iota helps pattern products in a variety of industries. For more information about iota’s licensing work and stationery design, visit everyiota.com.
Founded in 2003 by designer Kelly Alford, iota is named after the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet for its simple, yet powerful character. As a designer of stationery essentials, iota is distinguished by inventive and playful designs, bold colors and affordable price points. Iota’s stationery collections can be found in over 1,600 stores throughout the US and internationally. Now, as a surface designer, iota licenses these popular patterns on textiles, leather and other retail goods. For more information on iota’s stationery collection and licensing opportunities, please call 866.393.4682 or visit everyiota.com.
