Teak & Twine Case Studies

The proof is in the unboxing.

Real projects. Real brands. Really good gifts.

Black open gift box with white-packaged items labeled POP CORN and GUMMY BEARS, plus a WSJ-branded insert and a green landscape paper layered on top.

Black display box holding a WSJ magazine cover with a white card layered over it and a floral insert visible at the bottom in a frame. (Informative: a magazine on display)

White minimalist packaging displays flavor labels such as Pop Corn, Gummy Bears, Caramels, and Dark Chocolate on a black tray.

Black presentation boxes hold white magazine packets labeled AWARDS and POP CORN; a green WSJ issue is visible nearby.

LUXURY & FULLY BRANDED

Wall Street Journal

The client wanted event gifts that would make a virtual experience feel like a luxury red carpet moment. We created an all-black, high-gloss keepsake box with metallic details, filled with white-labeled popcorn and candy bars in the WSJ’s signature font, the “Innovators” issue of WSJ Magazine, an event program, and a premium cotton logo tee.

Every detail was brand-aligned head to toe, all the way down to the black foil monochromatic sleeve. The result brought first-class event elegance right to recipients’ doorsteps, making virtual attendees feel the energy of the night and truly be a part of something special. The client said “they were the most luxe event boxes people had ever seen”!

CLIENT APPRECIATION

Gong

The client wanted to thank volunteers of their annual advisory panel with something a little more fun and with a little more brand personality than a standard gift. We created a “Thanks a Latte” send that leaned into the theme with small-batch Sight Glass coffee beans, Willa’s shortbread cookies, a sleek travel mug, notebook, and pen.

The result was simple, cohesive, and most of all delightful — a polished thank-you that made recipients smile while delivering the gratitude Gong requested.

gift box with notebook keychain tea and branded coffee mug

Stack of colorful SmartHealth product boxes with white icons on teal, blue, and green panels

SmartHealth wellness gift box containing a white water bottle, green hand sanitizer, lavender candle, pen, teal notebook, and packing filler on shredded paper.

Gray SmartHealth gift box on a teal background, with an open green inner box and a SmartHealth insert card placed nearby.

Brochure titled SmartHealth listing four health pillars with colored icons and Samsung branding

WELLNESS THEMED

Samsung SmartHealth

The client needed wellness gifts built around their four pillars of client health: physical, emotional, social, and financial. We built a custom self-care box, product by product, to bring each pillar to life. Every packaging detail was custom designed and color-matched to carry the brand throughout the entire unboxing, with a personal note on wellness to complete the moment.

The result was an unmistakably on-brand gift that felt like genuine self-care. This project was one of many corporate wellness gifts SmartHealth has worked with us on, and every time, we bring the same passion and eye-for-detail to ensure their recipients receive something unforgettable.

ONGOING GIFTING PROGRAM

Veterans United

The client wanted a ready-to-send gifting library that could make “congrats on your new home” feel personal without their team having to build a new gift every time. We created a full lineup of on-demand gifts tailored to the moments and households they know best, including family game nights, kitchen essentials, baby gifts, options for older kids, backyard grilling, and even gifts for the family dog or cat.

Every gift was set up in their company gifting portal and ready to go the moment a client’s keys were in hand, giving VU an easy, personal way to help their people celebrate one of life’s biggest milestones.

Plush navy whale sits atop a collection of kids' educational books and puzzles, including Our Big Book of Words and jungle alphabet cards.

A colorful gift set of games and snacks: Poppy Salted Caramel popcorn bag, Silly Debates box, The Imitation Game box, and Read 'Em and Weep deck on a neutral background.

Orange and yellow dog-treat packages labeled 'What's Barking' with 'Peanut Butter Honey Flavor' beside an orange prop and a card from Veterans United Home Loans.

White teddy bear sits between jungle alphabet cards box and memory game box on a light background.

Gift box filled with a plaid blanket, a white bottle with vertical black text, a small green-topped tin labeled Craft Cocktail Kit, a brown nut snack packet, and a box of LARK salted caramel almond chocolate pearls.

Opened Vail Resorts gift box revealing The Adventure Log notebook, a small candle, a chocolate bar, and a white bottle with branded wrapping.

Open gift box showing artisanal snacks and self-care items: chocolates, nuts, a white bottle, a candle/jar, a journal, and a plaid scarf on a dark green background.

Open gray gift box on a dark blue surface, revealing a plaid scarf, a folded knitted item, an orange Wassail Cider Spices card, and small bottles nestled in packing shred.

THEMED & BRANDED

Vail Resorts

The client wanted employee holiday gifts that captured the spirit of their company: mountain adventure, cozy lodges, and warm drinks. The goal was to deliver that spirit with practicality and tasteful festive touches.

We handpicked a lineup of high-end, branded adventure gear and essentials that felt right at home on the slopes, like Love Your Melon beanies, wool throw blankets, and reusable aluminum water bottles. Then we tied every curated option together with custom packaging that brought the company look and feel to life. The result was holiday gifting that felt warm, premium, and unmistakably Vail Resorts.