FAQS

The meaning of Aomih translates to “my joy.” Aomih is a design firm that believes in the power of joy.

As designers, we wanted to curate a space to cultivate beautiful designs that did nothing less than bring joy and lasting memories. From Interiors and branding identity, to cover art for a new album and music festivals—we have to be a part of the joy within many different experiences in order to create something truly special.

Aomih (Ayomi); means “My joy”. Shortened from the name Ayomide, which means “My joy has come”

Derivatives of Aomih are typically used as a gender-neutral name in the Sinhala, Yoruba, and Japanese regions.

Aomih Design is a design firm that offers all-inclusive services for our clients. We pride ourselves on our level of design standards, which gives us the ability to create elevated brands that are sought after.

Our bespoke model allows us to work on a multitude of project types such as personal branding for professionals and new-age hotels or designing an earth-conscious Michelin star restaurant. We are flexible and open to hearing about the next venture you are planning— whether it's a small business or a massive expansion of your current business structure, we will help you achieve your goals!

Aomih is based in Seattle, WA in the United States. Our 100% virtual model allows us to work with clients globally.

For each project, we have a dedicated Client Portal.

Additionally, each presentation can be done via video chatting. Our platform of preference does not require any downloads and is as easy as a click of the link.

At the end of each phase, the Client will be provided with a video in their portal for the next steps and file use.

We are also always available via email during our business hours.

The health of our Designers is a top priority. With that, a typical 5day work week with 40+ hours is not sustainable for most creatives. As Designers, we gain our inspiration through experiences, travel, and rest. So, to create the very best versions for you, our work weeks are noted below.

Monday 9 am - 3 pm

Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm

Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm

Thursday 9 am - 2 pm

Friday Closed

We are set to start hiring at the by the end of Q3 2023.

Below are a few positions that will be opening.

• Assistant to Creative Director

• Project Manager

• Building Materials Sustainability Specialist

• Business Sustainability Specialist for Brands

• Interior Designer / Interior Architect 5+ Years of experience

• Interior Design Intern [Paid] Graduated

• Interior Design Intern [Paid] Enrolled in CIDA accredited University

• UX/UI Designer

• Website Designer

• Website Developer

• Copywriter

• Illustrator

At the moment, we work with freelance photographers, videographers, illustrators, website developers, and contractors. Please send us an email and we will send over our internal application form to ensure we are a good fit. Aomih’s internal database will launch to the public in 2023 with our vetted industry suggestions. Submit to be a part of our collective.

Contract Inquiry

As general support, we will get back to you within 3-5 business days of your email’s timestamp.

For Clients, you will receive direct contact with your project’s designer and a reply within 24 hours during our business hours.

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During the process of each project, we have ample opportunities to provide feedback and review. Based on your contract, there is an allotted number of revisions to ensure the project remains on time. As long as each client is transparent and communicative with what they are looking for, we have made it easy to provide detailed feedback with each phase through our prompt booklets at the end of each presentation.

We promise to provide you with our very best on each project.

Aomih was founded in 2021, but the designers have been in the design industry well before then. SaSha Rachel, CIDQ—the Creative Director has been practicing Interior Architectural Design in the hospitality, food + beverage, and retail markets for nearly 10 years, graphic design for over 5 years, and website design [HTML, CSS, and JAVA] for 2 years.

With an expansive design history, we can guarantee that we have the qualifications for your scope of work.

We’re here to help you build your brand. To come prepared to work with Aomih, all you need is an idea and time to make it happen. We are happy to be your expanding visionistic partner that can make your brand memorable. We don’t do cookie-cutter, each project is special and we treat it that way.

At Aomih, we believe that every business has the potential to be truly unique. We work with clients in ideation stage or those who already know what they want and are ready to hop into designing. Review our offerings, and send us an email if you have an idea that isn’t listed.

We list our openings and availability on our socials and website, but these are not always updated. The best way is to submit a Client Application and we will book a 15-minute discovery call with you. If there are more questions, we have availability for paid consultations where we take a deep dive into the next steps of your business.

We believe in elevating the brands we work with. When you work with Aomih, we become a partnership, an extension of one another. So, as a part of our own mission, we have standards that we are ready to represent in ourselves and our partners. We are here to help you elevate your brand so that it can truly appreciate the impact it has on your audience, quality of product, and end-user. Because we know the level of design we bring to the table, it is important to us to be represented respectfully and how we intended.

We understand that design is about more than just making something look pretty—it's about making something effective, usable, and enjoyable for the end user. This means that when we work on a project together, we are not just creating a logo or website: We are working together to build your identity from the ground up. And because you deserve nothing less than the best possible representation of your brand identity, it is important to us that we only partner with those who share our values in this regard.

There is no definitive way to answer this question here at Aomih. We like to treat each project differently because each is unique and special in its own way. We work together to form its identity.

We begin each project- whether it is for Branding, Identity, Website or Interior Design project with the sole purpose of benefiting the target user. We start with a discovery and conceptualization. We then refine and build as needed with the Client’s feedback and direction. We are able to partner with businesses globally as we are prepared to seamlessly hand off each project through email and our Client Portal.

Want to know more about our process? Check our the About Page.

Fill out a Client Application and we will reach out to book a discovery call with you if our schedules and project type are aligned. In any case, you will receive a follow-up from us regarding our current and projected availability.

When you partner with Aomih Design, you're partnering with a design studio that is driven by one thing: making the world a more beautiful place. We want to move our clients and their audience by connecting them with great stories and moments.

We are not simply designers, but curators and appreciators of good design, art, music and culture. Our unique blend of sustainability and quality design can help you get going on ideas that stand the test of time—from healthy material selection for the built environment to circular structures within your business. We're here to work with you on creating a resilient future.

Our bespoke model allows us to work on a multitude of project types such as personal branding for professionals and new-age hotels or designing an earth-conscious Michelin star restaurant. We are flexible and open to hearing about the next venture you are planning—whether it's a small business or a massive expansion of your current business structure, we will help you achieve your goals!

We work with you to determine the best way to approach your project.

Each project is unique and therefore requires a customized approach. We can help you define the requirements of your project and its timeline, as well as the supplemental offerings that will make it truly special. Each phase is not completely linear, and has the possibility to mold into one another. During the proposal stage, we will review the Client requirements to keep each project on time, the expected duration, and any other necessary information. Review our packages for a timeline estimate.


Note, that these are all approximate durations and are expected to vary per project.

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Discovery: 2 weeks

• Visioncasting: 4-6 weeks

• Branding Identity + Strategy: 4-6 weeks

• Brand Photography/Videography Direction: 1-2 weeks

• Brand Photography:6-8 weeks

• Brand Videography:6-8 weeks

• Website Design + Development: 4-12 weeks

• Packaging Design: 4-6 weeks

• Print Design: 2-3

• Interior Design: 8-20 weeks

• Commercial Signage Package: 4-12 weeks

• Commercial EGD Package: 4-12 weeks

Each project varies. If we are needed on site, for an overall walkthrough, or for installation purposes— each project will arrange that into the contract and scope.

Presentations and meetings are typically remote at this time. this is subject to change in the future once we move into a hybrid model in a few years.

Presentations and meetings are typically remote at this time. We set up a client portal for each project through our CRM platform. We submit each digital milestone for review after we have presented each design via video chat.

Our favorite industries to work in are of the following, but not limited to what we outlined. Just make sure you are a show-stopping visionary creating a positive change on your community.

• Architecture + Design

• Creatives + Artists

• Showrooms + Furniture Designers

• Hospitality: Hotels + Overnight Stay Communities

• Restaurants, Bakeries + Cafes

• Food + Beverage [Retail]

• Chefs + Bakers [Identity Branding]

• Beauty

• Skincare

• Ethical Fashion

• Social Communities

• Not-For-Profit Organizations

• Festivals

• Musicians

• Producers

• Films

• Entertainment Artists [Identity Branding]

Contact Us if you are interested in working with Aomih on a special project.

At Aomih, we are designing for both our community and the future of our planet. A “Visionary” Brand is doing just that. We have made a commitment to only work with businesses who are not impacting the environment in a negative way, willing to put in the work to create positive change and have the ability to work with their community to ensure they are not causing any disparities.

It may sound like a lot to commit to, but committing to an ethical model will be the shift of change that we need to see in our world, from business to consumer.

Trust, communication and transparency are the key to a successful Client-Designer dynamic.

We hear you and see you and are extremely excited to be on this journey with you.

Each project is different based on what was approved in the proposal process, the scope outlines information such as number of revisions, Client information deadline, and clearly outlined feedback. We do our best to make each step as easy as possible with prompts, directions, feedback and videos.

We are happy to send recommendations from our rolodex.

BRANDING + IDENTITY

• Copywriting [This offering is not a part of our studio yet, check back in 2023]

• Marketing Strategy

• Marketing Plans

• Ongoing SEO

• Social Media Content Creation

• Political Branding

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

• Structural Drawings

• Design + Build

• FF&E Procurement

• Event Planning

No project is too “small” for Aomih. We do have parameters for a few of our offerings to ensure a well curated outcome.

Branding and Strategy packages can be on any scale. We work on personal Branding or corporate enterprises. Review our Offerings page, or check out the previous section of “Our Client Type.”


Website Design has a restriction that the Brand Identity must be done by Aomih. We do this because we know the assets necessary and want to create a seamless process from start to finish. This also allows us to refrain from bringing a third-party designer.

Environmental Graphics are subjected to each project. While we will design an amazing lobby feature wall equipped with wayfinding and local artists, we prefer to tackle projects that involve layers and systems that contribute to the immersive experiences.

Connect with us for more questions on EGD.

As a reminder, a Brand Identity is not just a logo. It is who your brand is inside and out. With strategy, we dive deeply into areas and facets of each project to ensure we are reaching the target audience.

A brand identity is the foundation of your company. It's what gives you credibility, helps you stand out from your competitors and bring the audience you want in.

Aomih can help you create a brand identity that will make your customers fall in love with you before they even know who you are. We'll work with you to build a visual system for your brand that makes it easy for people to identify your products and services without even having to read them. We'll also help you create a cohesive color system, complementary fonts or typefaces, and an overarching vision for your brand that makes sense across every piece of collateral we design together.

When we're done designing your new look, we'll provide each client with a Brand Guidelines book at the date of handoff so that everyone involved in creating content for your business knows what's expected of them—and why!

As a reminder, a Brand Identity is not just a logo. It is who your brand is inside and out. With strategy, we dive deeply into areas and facets of each project to ensure we are reaching the target audience.

At Aomih, we believe that a strong brand identity is all about the details. We will take the time to understand your goals, strengths, and your weaknesses, then design an identity that conveys your message in the most effective way possible. At Aomih. we are professional designers and strategists who work together to create beautiful brands that drive results for our clients.

Unfortunately, this is not how we design at Aomih. A Brand Identity is a system of layers and facets that make a brand. We start by discovering each project’s target demographic, and research the market to ensure that we stand up and stand out for success.

In all, a logo is more than what you identify when you see a brand, it is the famework of who the brand is.

Think of brands such as Glossier, Lafayette Grand Cafe’s circular croissants, or parachute home. Their brand surpasses what is on paper. They have made themselves identifiable with just a place through strategic curation of their brand’s look, feel and experience.

An attractive brand will build your reputation, strengthen your business and draw revenue. From all businesses to large corporations, it has been proven that a defined identity—a brand creates credibility in their market and gains in their ROI.

At Aomih, we believe that every project is unique. That's why we work with you to create a custom proposal and timeline that is tailored to your specific needs.

Once you've submitted your application, we will connect with you in a discovery call so we can learn more about what your project needs and wants are. Once this is confirmed, Aomih will provide you with a proposal and a suggested timeline.

We are a design firm that can work with you from start to finish. We design your visual identity and we can create your next brick-and-mortar. This approach allows us to create a holistic design with overall brand consistency across each platform you have. Seamlessly connecting your brand experience achieving a well-curated saturation into your market.

We treat each project as if it was ours, literally. We are not only honored by each business that chooses us as their partner in design but we are grateful that we get the opportunity to help you show off to the world.

We love design, we love elevated brands, and we love implementing sustainability in just about everything. Have you ever met a team who prioritizes luxury with a side of happenstance? Well, you have now, we are Aomih.

Aomih is a visionary firm, in some sense, ready to disrupt, and dismantle the idea of design to get designers to love it again.

Yes, we do. Submit an application and make sure to let us know you are looking for a refresh.

You're probably thinking, "I can't afford a designer."

We get it. We've been there.

That's why we put together this FAQ to help you understand a bit more about our services, and possibly find answers to some of your questions.

We know that everyone is not ready to invest the large ticket into their project.

If this is the case, one of the first things you can do is work on your digital presence. Check out our template shop for social media templates and website templates. We also have a free guide for navigating your brand’s identity without a designer.

We suggest a brand refresh to work with Aomih to ensure all of the necessary assets are cohesive to your brand.

For website design, we require our clients to have a Brand Strategy and Identity to be done by Aomih.

If you are not looking to refresh with us, we offer bespoke website templates that are unique and well-curated in our template shop. Check out our template shop for social media templates and website templates. We also have a free guide for navigating your brand’s identity without a designer.

Yes! We enjoy visioncasting. This process is done with a discovery session, multiple charrettes, and an allotted number of presentations based on the scope. Naming is fun and should be well thought out as it is a primary attribute of the business’ identity.

While we do have a list of manufacturers we’ve worked with. We require the Client to source their vendors in regard to Branding, Packaging, and Print. Aomih is able to source vendors and manufacturers at an additional fee.

As a typical Interior Design project, Aomih with source and present finishes, equipment, appliances, and material for each project per scope requirements. 


We work with Adobe XD to create supplemental graphics such as branded decks and social media templates. This program is currently free, and allows graphics to stay high quality in a vector format. We provide a baseline tutorial for each project as necessary for easy navigation on handoff.



Branding:

Brand Guidelines and any supplemental assets per scope.

Website Design:

Video tutorial for site edits

Website Guidelines

Supplemental templates and information

Print and Packaging Design:

Dielines per project scope

Packaging guidelines

Interior Design:

Drawings, schedules and any other essential documents specific to your project.

Are the illustrations and artworks released to the Client at the date of handoff? Terms of use must be agreed upon prior to beginning a project.


Although Aomih’s work is made for hire, project specificity varies among clients and their needs. License and release will be discussed at every project and relayed in the contract.

What is an artwork release? An artwork release is an agreement between a creator and the client who now owns the specified art/design. The purpose of this document is to allow the use of the artwork/design in a project, while protecting the creator’s rights to their work. This includes how it will be used, and payment for its use. For instance, if we design a line of hoodies for a project, this artwork may not be in use for a future shoe line and more. The releasing of artwork is incredibly intricate and we are happy to discuss with you prior to beginning a project if it applies to your project’s scope.

Yes, we do, we primarily use Squarespace, WordPress, and Shopify.

We are also open to soles design sites and work with a developer of your choice to bring your site to fruition.


When you are looking for the best website platform to run your service-based business, Squarespace is the best choice.

Squarespace is a fast-growing website platform that is equipped for most service-based businesses from small-scale to enterprises. Not only can it handle the ever-flowing traffic, but it also allows a seamless transition from developer to client. As a website designer and developer who primarily uses Squarespace as their sole platform, we have to ability to provide you with a 100% fully customized website using custom code and strategy. The list of benefits of using Squarespace as your Service- Based brand’s website platform is endless. We can integrate current systems, apply automation to free up time on your end, and build a fully custom site that allows your team to internally do simple updates and promotions.

At the time of hand-off, you will be provided a booklet for ease of updating internally, up to one month of support for your team from Aomih, and ongoing support from Squarespace. I look forward to discussing more with you, please don’t hesitate to ask any questions

We do not currently have a front-end developer in-house, but we are open to working with one on any project.

We will be hiring a UX/UI Designer at the beginning of Q2 2023. We do not have one in-house currently but will contract with a Designer if the project finds it necessary.

Aomih is a small design team, but our clients are still able to enjoy the benefits of a large agency. Here we work hard to provide strategic thinking, purposeful design, and beautiful results for all of our clients. Whether big or small, when working with an agency, it is common for the team to be 1-2 people. When working with us, you get the big agency level of quality without the price point and fees. Each project is incredibly special to us, and will treat it as our own.

Not currently.

We begin with a website strategy. We are creating your digital storefront. With nearly 70% of website traffic coming from a mobile device, we make sure that we keep every detail in mind. Websites should be exciting, and an extension of an experience of your brand. We work with you on how we will make your site special, the necessities and requirements to ensure ease and the traffic is optimal.

Once strategy is approved, we move to the conceptualization and then mockups. This is where you start to see the site come to life. Once these phases are approved, we move on to building the site in the preferred platform. We work in stages, beginning with the landing page and presenting it to the project team. Once this level is approved, we begin completing the site and preparing for the site’s hand-off.

We provide explanations for updates and changes via video format and pdf. We also allow for a 20-day for semi-custom sites and 30-day grace period for every custom project for troubleshooting.

At Aomih, believe that interior design is not just about creating a functional space within a building but also about creating a space where people want to be. Our goal is to help you create a space that reflects your aesthetic and personality, while still being functional and comfortable. A design firm can offer both interior designing and interior decoration services, or specialize in one or the other. A design firm may have architects on staff who work alongside designers, or it may have project managers who manage multiple projects at once. Design firms often work closely with contractors who handle building construction and renovation projects; however, some firms also provide their own contracting services.

Aomih is a full-service interior design firm that specializes in hospitality and commercial projects.

We understand that the details matter. We're here to help you make your vision a reality.

We have the skillset and experience to develop detailed drawings for any project, and we work closely with engineers, contractors, or architects to make sure your interior design is both functional and beautiful.

Interior decorating is the "final touches" of a space. Think of items like furnishings, accessorizing, or adorning a space with accessories. Don't you worry, we offer this as well—it's just not in our primary offerings and must be attached to an interior design package.

Yes, SaSha Rachel received their CIDQ certificate in 2020. 
We have IDs and and State licenses for the State of WA.

As a commercial design firm, we work solely with commercial clients in many markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide a full range of services, including: Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Manufacturing, Furniture Furnishings and Equipment, Environmental Graphics Design, Interior Plant styling, working with an AOR, and more.

We prioritize business in the hospitality, restaurant, events, virtual, and experiential retail markets— they are our specialty and we love to create them. Open to other niches such as commercial office and multi-family, we are not bound to a set path and are happy to discuss if we are the right fit. 


Below is a list our Aomih’s primary Client Type:

Hospitality:

Hotel

Commercial Long Term Stay

Food Service:

Restaurant

Cafe

Bar Lounge [open to discuss further]

Cafes + Bakeries

-We require a full team for food service projects, including CFSP-Certified Consultants, MEP, and Licensed Architect Consultants.

Virtual:

Event Spaces

Metaverse

Community Spaces:

Lounge

Coworking

Corporate:

Office Space Up to 10,000 SF

We are committed to sustainability and green initiatives, and we look to our partners in design to have the same commitment. We're not just doing this for our community—we're doing it for the future of our planet. The building industry is a leading cause of climate change, and we're here to fight back.

We won't push you toward any specific certification for your space or building, but there are often incentives to do so. We can expand on this further if you'd like more information; check out our sustainability page for more details!

Aomih’s Sustainability Commitment

No worries at all, though we design to specific guidelines and requirements. Certification is not always essential due to cost. A building Certification such as WELL Building Standard or Living Building Challenge will help you ignite press and attract clients, but it's not a requirement. This can be advantageous if your space is being designed for press releases and media mentions.

We do not specialize in Single Family Residential Design at any scale.


At Aomih, we believe that good design is the foundation of any project. As designers, we are designing for your project and the target users. With efficiency and functionality as a priority, we treat each project’s style and aesthetic as their own. Our bespoke model always us to reach a range of audiences while still excelling in design. We do hold a level of design standards at Aomih to ensure lasting and timeless spaces. We are not afraid of color or neutrals and will apply them as it feels right.

Our interior design portfolio will launch in 2023, so be on the lookout!

Yes, we hold an NCIDQ Certification in the state of Washington, and are able to provide stamped drawings on non-structural projects. We are also able to implement Interior drawings into a set per project scope and requirements.

We can provide drawings for permits, construction, fabrication, installations, and more for projects as well.

Yes, we wouldn’t be able to get our work done without a contractor.

We do offer project management depending on our availability. We are able to follow a project from concept to walkthroughs and final installs. Connect with us to make sure we have the availability.

Yes, we enjoy the art of interior architecture and many of our projects require a licensed Architect as the Architect of record.

These types of projects are our favorite. Aomih is a full-service design firm offering Brand Strategy, Identity, Website Design and Commercial Interior Design. We can create a holistic and seamless building/space. From start to finish, we are able to create your dream and bring it into reality.

Yes, this would mean your project would need an Architect of Record “ROA”, Engineer of Record “EOR” and Aomih would be performing as a Design Architect “DA.”

We would work on the early concepts of the design and early documentation per the project’s scope requirements.

The ROA would then be the Architect to appear on the documentation such as permits and construction drawings. This process in incredibly intricate and we would enjoy speaking with you if this is a plan of interest.

We want to show off every project. Professional photography and licensing is noted in the contract of each project.

Have you ever been in a space that makes you feel like you're in another world? That's the power of environmental graphic design: to create an experience that transports you.

Environmental Graphic Design is a multidisciplinary field of design in which the disciplines of graphic design, architecture, art, lighting, landscape, and other fields are utilized as a way to enhance the human experience through visuals, textures, and enhancements in the built environment. Environmental Graphic Design helps users navigate spaces with ease and make them feel welcomed and immersed in the experience.

Environmental Graphic Design’s most common applications include wayfinding signage, diagrams, and lighting installations. Graphic installations in retail spaces such as shelving and graphics, or restaurants and bars menu boards lighting design and exterior signage. EGD is expansive and we are excited to offer it here at Aomih.

EGD is a powerful tool in the design arsenal of any designer. It can transform a space into something memorable and enhance the brand while being functional in navigation and information to the users. EGD can also be fun with customized compliant door handles, specialty lighting fixtures, and the perfect floor graphic for the instagrammable shoefie (shoe selfie).

If you've ever been in a space that makes you feel like you're in another world, then you've experienced the power of environmental graphic design: to create an experience that transports you. When EGD is effective and cohesive to the design of the interior space and function, it can transform a space into something memorable. It enhances the brand while being functional in navigation and information to the users.

Yes, we are run by a Certified Interior Designer (CIDQ) with 10 years of experience.

Yes, we offer packages for this. Connect with us and we book a discovery call with you.

Yes, we believe that working directly with the fabricator and contractors is essential to make sure all ends are squared away. The project’s scope with justify lines of communication.

Both, Aomih has their own arsenal of recommendations that we use internally, and are open to working with more. To ensure the project’s footprint is as low as possible, we prioritize quality fabricators that are within a 500mile radius of the project’s site.

We work within budgets and will discuss what the requirements of the project are prior to beginning the design process. We want to ensure Aomih’s level of design and quality meets your standards and fits within the project’s budget. We understand projects fluctuate and design to make sure concepts are not lost.

Depending on the project’s scope, the client will receive the following.

The approved final presentation from the designer

Mockup images

Samples and final swatches

Dielines

Video overview of how to use the documents properly.

The projects we take on tend to be brands we have fully designed, we are open to discussing this more with you. Please send in a client application.

Print design is a physical piece of Artwork or visual communication conveying a design to an audience. Print design can be in the form of Branded decks, business cards, wallpaper/wallcovering, signage and more.

When you think of luxury brands like Chanel and Hermes, they don’t package their items in your typical cardboard box. They make it so that each time you go to use that item, it is like a gift you get to receive all over again.

So why not give the same experience to your customers? When you think about sustainability, we want to make sure that packaging does not just have a positive impact on the environment, but also on the customer. We would like to ask for important information on the insert's durability, longevity, and if it can be upcycled for another use. When that package is opened, are their layers and surprises in there that the customer wasn’t expecting? Is the texture of the packaging special? Is there a satisfying click when it closes? Each experience is different and should cater to the project’s target audiences' satisfaction.

Your packaging experience is an important part of the elevated experience. It is not just about the product inside; it's also about how you feel when you're handling it. We're here to help you elevate your packaging experience up a notch. With our expertise, we can make sure that your packaging feels special—like it deserves to be handled with care.

Aomih treats each packaging project with care and we'll work with you to create the perfect pack-in or other added surface that makes your packaging stand out from the rest.

We do, but we are open to expanding our resources.

At Aomih, we don't have Industrial Designers on staff to bring on custom product design projects. This is because we believe that it's important to have an Industrial Designer involved in the process from the beginning to ensure that the ergonomics and functionality of a custom product are sound. We can work closely with your Industrial designer on the print and packaging project to make sure everything is working as it should for the end user, but Custom products are out of our scope. These are items like a custom perfume bottle, shoes, a customized box to hold a product or a specialty spirits bottle.

Some projects may require already designed products that are already existing and need to be designed to the brand’s standards. Think of this as a can or bottle that needs printing or packaging on it—these would require a dieline that is sourced from the manufacturer. This process is scoped in our print and packaging packages.

Yes, this is possible, but Aomih will not be there to guide you through the process. There are companies that are great for smaller businesses to do this process on their own. Just be transparent with us from the beginning to ensure that we have all of the supplemental graphics accounted for in the project’s package. 


Packaging design is a crucial part of the process of selling products. Your packaging design must be attractive, but also functional and easy to use. As Designers, we conceptualize and execute stand-out packaging through prototyping, samples, and accessibility standards. Packaging equipped with codes, we study materials, functionality, and international standards to bring a powerful design forward.

You want your product to stand out from the crowd, but you also want it to be accessible to your customers. This can be a challenge for many companies, especially those who are just starting out or have limited resources. At Aomih, we specialize in creating attention-grabbing packaging materials that are both functional and appealing to customers. We take pride in our ability to create high-quality materials that will help you sell more products while improving the experience of consumers who purchase them.

The dieline is a flattened top-down view of how the final packaging will be shaped when it is disassembled. It indicates on which axis an object should lie in order to maximize the use of space and provide a product that is secure in its packaging.

Designers use dielines to create a visual representation of how the final product will look when it's in its packaging. They can also use them to determine how much space they'll need on the assembly line, and how many materials they'll need.

The final dieline is directly obtained from your packaging vendors or manufacturing facility – such as a printer, glassmaker, packaging platform or material vendor. Aomih is also able to provide general dielines to production partners and work with them to get the final product right.

Yes, big or small we want to ensure the level of quality is designed and functional. A project as simple as a cable around a bottle requires calculations and standards.

Yes, big or small we want to ensure the level of quality is designed and functional. A project as simple as a cable around a bottle requires calculations and standards.

You will need to register and obtain a Company Prefix and Item Number using the GS1 Standards system to attain a UPC number that works properly at US retail.

“Barcodes issued by GS1 US uniquely identify a single retail product online and in retail stores around the world. If you have only a few products that need barcodes, this might be the most cost-effective option for your company. GS1 US GTINs are a great option for small companies that are looking to quickly list their products for sale. Barcodes from GS1 identify your company as the brand owner of that product, which is a valuable piece of information that retailers look for!”

https://www.gs1us.org/upcs-barcodes-prefixes/get-a-barcode


Yes, we have standard requirements that are necessary to begin the project process to ensure the project remains on time.

If you do not know where to start, we will work with you on this.


Yes, for an ample amount of reasons, it is a requirement to use eco packaging throughout the duration of the company’s lifecycle. We will discuss this prior to beginning the project.

This is not necessary, but with industries evolving so quickly, we suggest every 3-5 years to ensure you are staying up to date with the target audience.

Of course, we work with the project’s needs and budgets to create the most desired outcome.

Yes, we follow Fair Packaging Labeling Act (FPLA), Fair Packaging Labeling Act (FPLA), and GS1 US Standards.

Not at this time.

Yes, we plan the project to have a cohesive system throughout. The project’s scope will entail the number of designs per project.

Design is our passion. It is more than just a job for us, it is our lifestyle, our hobby, and our way of life. We believe that design is both functional and beautiful—and it can be used to create the best possible experience for your business.

At Aomih we are Designers trained in catching people’s eyes. We have the ability to take it a step beyond expectation. Design is function and it is beauty. While anyone can easily DIY their own projects, you are here for a reason—to woo your target audience. We don’t do trends, we do what fits right.

No, we do not suggest this. It is important that you take the time do develop a solid strategy and identity for your brand.

Business cards

Cards and Invitations

Brochures

Branded Decks

Sticker Design

Poster Design

Media Cards + Access Badges for Festivals and Events

Packaging

Compostable Poly Mailers

Paper Mailers

Packaging Inserts

Hangtags

Product Labels

Pack-ins

Tissue Paper

Custom Packing Tape

Custom Paper Tape

Fabric with sublime prints


Wallcovering

Wall Art

Menus

Napkins

Restaurant takeout

Stamps

+ More

We do not suggest this.

This depends on the license agreement and duration of the artwork release as stated in the scope of the project and the project type.

Supplemental offerings such as templates and working decks will receive the working files. 


Yes, per project scope we have the ability to be brought on as the project manager.

At Aomih, we know that competitive merchandising is pertinent to sales. We strategically analyze the retail environment your product will be placed in and produce defined stand-out packaging solutions that can quickly attract the target customer's needs and reflect the product’s benefits.

As a result of our careful research, you'll be able to create an exciting shopping experience for consumers. We will guide you in creating a consistent look and feel across your brand, so that customers can easily recognize the value of each product they buy from you.

We do not offer copywriting at the moment.

We do not have in-house photographers, but we do have trusted freelance photographers whom we commonly work with on different projects.

Connect with us, we want to grow our resources to make sure we have the right fit for each project.

Your story is told through photos and videos.

Professional photography can be a branding tool through headshots, curated shoots, and even product shoots. You want all of your hard work to show through and be shown in the most incredible light so that your audience gets to experience the feeling you do.

Not only can professional photography help you create a cohesive look and feel throughout your brand. Professional photography established credibility in a media driven era. With an established brand identity you grab the attention of your target audience, create a competitive edge and obtain rights to what you are representing.

It is important to make sure that the first impression is one that’ll get consumers to stick around. Your story is told through photos and or videos.

Our aim is to ensure that every detail of your brand is represented as you intended.

Aomih's Brand Designers are skilled at providing the direction and inspiration needed in order to achieve the perfect visual representation of your brand. We understand that photography can be handled outside of Aomih. As your Brand Designers, we have extended the offering to provide photography direction to ensure the brand is represented as initially intended.

We will provide a detailed booklet, inspiration imagery and suggestions for you to then provide to your professional photographer.


Yes, Aomih offers payment plans for all projects. Some of the information considered when laying out a payment plan are of the following: project type, current revenue, timeline and number of shareholders.

We don’t just design for you, we give you a piece of who we are, and help your brand evolve. Our quality, skills, expertise experience, and representation of our brand is shown through the price.

In full transparency, a design firm costs quite a bit to keep running. It is important to not only maintain a healthy workplace but a healthy lifestyle and work balance. We are equal-opportunity employers who prioritize the health of our employees. Happy designers make good designs.

Yes! We have a template and resource shop for those not ready to invest in a premium package. We will be here when you are ready!

As a design firm, we do not offer refunds on projects. Instead, we work very closely with our clients from start to finish to ensure that the end-user is happy with the final product. As we progress through the project, it is the Client’s due diligence to be transparent and to come prepared with feedback. We do have refinement stages that will be scoped out in each contract, but feedback is welcome at any time.

Our process is designed with target needs in mind, as well as those of the client. We believe this helps us create the best possible outcome for everyone involved—and it means that you don't have to worry about being left out of the loop or feeling like your interests aren't being taken into account.

At the time of phase completion post-presentation, we'll provide prompts and open dialog during each phase of the project so that you can give feedback at every step along the way. We also make sure that payment is provided at the beginning of each phase so that we can move smoothly through each stage without any hiccups!

Not at the moment, this will be a future offering.

Marketing and ad services is currently is the client’s scope of tasks. Aomih does not offer these services.

Aomih offers the strategy and insight you need to optimize your online presence, but we do not offer ongoing SEO. We highly suggest hiring a marketing consultant and a SEO strategist to optimize the reach of your target audience. With these in addition to the strategy offered by Aomih, your project will be moving in the right direction.

Aomih offers a number of packages for design firms. Each package is different, and we work with you to further define the project's identity through media by establishing the brand's voice and reach. While Aomih doesn’t offer ongoing content creation and social media management, we do curate a strategy and visual templates that make it easier for your marketing team to further the cohesive look and feel across each platform.

We also offer social media templates that can be found in our shop.

It is a part of us to make sure we are reshaping our community positively and providing vital information to help them grow.

Check out our complimentary resources for starting a business as well as decks and information we offer at www.aomih.shop/resources

We offer website templates and social media templates at www.aomih.shop

We suggest www.aomih.shop for our unique and experiential website templates. There you will also find resources and guidelines for those who want the Aomih experience but are not able to make the investment yet.

Check them out and we have to see you here again in the future.

We believe that every business deserves a beautiful website that reflects their brand. That's why we've created Premium Website Templates through Squarespace.

Our templates are customizable, meaning that you can easily add your own content and brand identity to create the perfect professional look for your site.

We offer a fully-customized trial site with video tutorials to help walk you through customizing your new template.

This is a great option for smaller businesses and clients who need something quickly. We know how important it is to get up and running with a website as soon as possible, so we've made this process as easy as possible. We suggest this option if you're looking for something simple but still want it to look great!

Check out our step-by-step guide at www.aomih.shop/resources/startup

Yes, this is one of our favorite offerings we have. We offer visioncasting as a service. This is when we work together on naming, finding what makes your idea special, and amplifying the concept. Submit an application to see if we are the right fit.

Connect with us in the application below.

Manufacturer resource application

Because Aomih is a full-service design firm, we have many different sectors for requirements for products being used on our project.

Print + Packaging

All paper goods must be at minimum FSC Certified, recyclable and PFA, BPA and chlorine free. No vinyl package, there are quite a few eco-alternatives for items such as poly mailers, pack-ins, inserts, and boxes. Why do we set these parameters? It is because it is the right thing to do. Once we put our purchases into more eco-friendly packaging and materials, other companies will follow suit and begin their conversions.

There are many other objectives that we will be implementing in the future, this is just our baseline requirement for the time being.

Building Materials

When it comes to interior finishes and building materials, functionality and durability are the most important. Not only do we practice timeless design principles, but our materials are selected to show the test of time.

Some projects know that they will never renovate unless it's necessary, and others know that their designs and spaces will fluctuate with trends, time and occasional updates. This is where Aomih steps in with a well-curated questionnaire and deep-dive into the project's life span in assessing the life cycle of products that should be used.

As a baseline, we require each project to do the following:

70% Redlist Free

Phthalate-Free Properties

PVC-Free Properties

Implementation of antimicrobial surfaces

Lighting cycles

20% source of local products

Equitable suppliers

20% of products manufactured within a 500 mile radius of the projects site.

20% of products manufactured within a 1500 mile radius of the projects site.

10% of products manufactured within a 100 mile radius of the projects site.

We are open to discussing partnerships that are authentic to us. Connect with us on our contact page. 


We are a design firm, but we're also a platform.

We bring brands and their communities together with designers who are passionate about creating innovative experiences. We believe that the best way to create lasting relationships between clients, designers, and consumers is by working together to make something beautiful.

We won't bombard you with collaborations—we promise! But it only feels right to help bring businesses that align with our values to light.

Anyone who aligns with our values and work that we do.

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