The/Studio

About The/Studio

The/Studio provides an on-demand manufacturing platform, giving businesses of all sizes the tools to produce custom products. The company was founded by Joseph Heller, who serves as the CEO. Heller's background includes living in China for over a decade, where he worked with fashion brands and started a sourcing business helping retailers work with local factories. This experience exposed him to the inefficiencies of traditional manufacturing, which struggled to keep up with fast-changing trends and modern market demands, inspiring him to establish The/Studio to modernize the industry.

The firm's core business revolves around a cloud-based platform that connects clients with a network of vetted factories worldwide, primarily in the fashion and accessories sector. This model allows customers, ranging from e-commerce entrepreneurs and creators to established brands like Nike and Urban Outfitters, to manage the entire production process from design to delivery without the complexities of building their own supply chain. The/Studio's revenue is generated through these manufacturing services, offering wholesale prices for bulk orders. A key feature is the flexibility in order size, with low minimum order quantities (MOQs) that cater to businesses needing prototypes, small batches, or large production runs.

The platform's service is designed to simplify product creation by offering free design support and a unified interface to compare quotes, communicate with suppliers, and manage orders. The/Studio serves a diverse client base, including small to medium-sized businesses, e-commerce brands, and large corporations seeking promotional merchandise or products for resale. The company raised $11 million in a Series A funding round in 2018 to further develop its technology and expand operations. The/Studio also operates SuppliedShop.com, a wholesale marketplace that enables small retail stores to purchase inventory directly from factories with no minimum order requirements.