Maker's Row
Team at Maker's Row
Maker’s Row makes it easy for companies and individuals to create products & find the best American manufacturers. We also offer personal sourcing assistance, email us at info@makersrow.com if you are interested!
August 10th, 2015
Roadtrips have a special place in America’s heart, and we’d take any excuse to get behind the wheel. So did the team at Shaveface, purveyors of American Made strops (yeah, we needed a dictionary…
New to the fabric sourcing game, or maybe you just need a refresher? Here are some key things to keep in mind before you get to the…
August 9th, 2015
Here’s a morning hack: cooling your coffee with the Coil Chiller. This bad boy uses ice…
New to the manufacturing game? Approaching factories can be difficult, and so can knowing what to look for. Here are three key things to…
August 8th, 2015
Grown-up games meet lively decor at Fredericks & Mae, a brand that delivers considered pieces emerging from a tumult of color and…
You’re in the weeds of the product details and you’re agonizing over sketches, but there’s another detail to consider, and one that…
August 7th, 2015
Summer sun, something’s begun… They’re saying it’s the end of summer, but we know better. We’re catching waves and skating down streets radiant with heat. The sun’s still bearing down as…
When it comes to samples, we don’t believe in unicorns. Because while it certainly costs more to produce more than one sample, it’s an investment that’s entirely worthwhile when you weigh up…
August 6th, 2015
Next time you’re jumping on a red-eye with a neck pillow in hand, take a moment to check out your surrounds. Sure, you’re probably being given the once-over by TSAs, but you’d be surprised at…
August 5th, 2015
September’s around the corner, and the outlook is strong. Sure, we’re grasping the last of Summer Fridays, but the surfeit of style…
August 4th, 2015
Here’s an almost $64,000 question: should you be hiring a PR agency? With billing often running at thousands of dollars per month,…
August 3rd, 2015
This year, we’ve teamed up with SOURCING at MAGIC to give designers, small business owners, and creative entrepreneurs unparalleled,…
Mavericks, these ain’t. From the laid-back shellfish ‘n’ LL Bean coast of Maine to the adobe warmth of Monterey Bay, here are the top…
August 1st, 2015
As a designer, it’s easy to get immersed in the details of a piece or collection, but…
July 30th, 2015
Honing your aesthetic isn’t always shaped by what you learn at school. Whether it’s a creative retreat, a productive routine or…
July 27th, 2015
When ideas are flowing thick and fast, it can be tempting to jump on every single one to execute, but not always viable: either for your…
July 26th, 2015
Your hard work is paying off – you’ve scored a meeting with a buyer! The next steps, though, are about blowing them away to secure…
July 25th, 2015
As customers become more mindful of sustainable production, so too are designers and manufacturers. No longer a niche consumer base, this growing interest in cleaner, greener products has fostered…
July 21st, 2015
So, you know the ropes of working with contractors. But what’s the deal with materials suppliers? Do you need an agent or a broker? And…
July 20th, 2015
For small and scaling brands, shipping and inventory models are rarely given the same…
July 19th, 2015
So, you’ve worked out that your idea is marketable – but how do you bring it to market? First things first, you’ll need…
July 18th, 2015
You’ve had the lightbulb moment – the idea that you know you’ll do anything to bring to fruition. But what does ‘anything’ entail? How do you secure funding? Should you take out a loan?…
July 16th, 2015
Struggling to name your brand? We feel ya. Apart from being one of the most difficult parts of announcing a new company (you’ll start…
July 15th, 2015
Hands-free handbags? You betcha. The 21st century take on fanny packs – that 90s staple that’s still the most secure way to tote…
July 14th, 2015
When 17 people meet on a rooftop at sunrise, it’s an experience. When you capture them naked, their stories etched onto their bodies, looking out over the industrial stomping grounds of Brooklyn at…
July 13th, 2015
You might have an idea that needs to be fleshed out, or perhaps you’re trying to figure…
July 12th, 2015
It’s not always easy being green, but the benefits of working to make a more environmentally friendly product are manifold. With ethical…
July 11th, 2015
Speaking with Chris Williams of New York-based Union Surfboards, there’s no mistaking the brand’s devotion to building enduring…
July 10th, 2015
Living and hustling in the city that never sleeps isn’t short on challenges – but ask any New Yorker, and they’ll just tell you how much they revel in the curveballs. One thing that…
July 6th, 2015
Cyclewear: it’s not exactly known for both style and comfort. With that in mind, Lift…
We’re big fans of the creative routine. But sometimes getting those creative juices flowing is about disrupting your average day…