Some of you may know this from word of mouth or Facebook, but this spring, the owner and originator of Flatgoods passed away. It was unexpected. Very unexpected. James was 38, healthy, active, and exuberant. Little did we know, his heart had some hidden problems. A heart valve failed, and he died quickly on a […]
Next Generation of Tradeshow Looks Sustainable
New company chooses Flatgoods for a fresh, sustainable tradeshow booth. The Next Generation, or NGEN for short (pronounced “engine”), is a young, family-owned company that sells auto performance chemicals. For their tradeshows, they were looking to bring a light, sunny feel to their booth–a refreshing contrast to the often dark and masculine auto brands. NGEN Marketing […]
Grand Rapids Symphony Chooses Flatgoods
Local delight, Grand Rapids Symphony, is celebrating its 85th Anniversary this year. One of their celebratory events will unite the Grand Rapids Ballet, Opera, and Broadway for the LiveArts show. For an upcoming press conference about the event, Visual Communications Manager, Toni Williamson, reached out to Flatgoods for an eco-friendly backdrop with a quick turn-around […]
Cardboard Gets Caffeinated
We recently had the privilege of working with some local coffee experts at Paramount Coffee. These energetic coffee-gurus wanted to do something new and unique at some upcoming tradeshows. We designed a backdrop with custom, inset shelving for their coffee bags. We also made some cardboard furniture–a high table, and some bar-height stools. We finished […]
The Flatgoods Story
How did Flatgoods begin? The founder of Flatgoods, James, started with an interest in graphics, signage, and colorful printing. He also founder and president of a signage company, Icon Sign–that means he is a long-time expert in industrial printers and routers. Because he already had this equipment available (and had a dream to do something better for the […]
Kids’ Furniture at Flatgoods!
Kids and Flatgoods go together like PB &J. Fun craft idea Unlike your walls, Flatgoods love to be colored on! our cardboard takes paint and marker like a charm, and can foster creativity for your kids. Plus, the result is still practical, usable, and now unique to that child. Safety First You may have heard about all […]
How Do We Name Our Cardboard Furniture?
Famous furniture designers. That’s how. Each of our furniture items is named after a famous furniture designer. Our medium (cardboard) is a bit unconventional, so we admire these past designers who thought outside the box. Here are some examples: Adult and Kids’ Ettore Chair: Ettore Sottsass Cobb Square Table: John Cobb Jens Backdrops: Jens Risom (no, we […]
Nawi Kids and the Epic Cardboard Tradeshow Booth
Here’s how Nas from Nawi Kids got “the coolest booth at the show.” Nas ordered some furniture and a big backdrop for the ENK Children’s Club tradeshow in New York City on Oct. 19-21, 2014. FG: Hi Nas! Thanks for chatting with me. For starters, tell us a little bit about yourself. What is Nawi Kids? Nas: Nawi Kids […]
Dry-Erase U.S. Map Table
Study the States in Style At Flatgoods, we’re making useful, creative furniture while also pursuing practicality and sustainability. With this dry-erase map of the United States printed onto a kid-sized table, your kids can grow familiar with the United States early on. Maybe if I’d had this table growing up, I wouldn’t have struggled so […]
Falconboard: The Building Block of Cardboard Furniture
Environmentally Responsible Corrugate Is How We Roll. When I tell people that we make furniture out of cardboard, the typical response is a skeptical eyebrow. Sure, it sounds crazy at first, but with an awesome material like Falconboard, we can take cardboard to a whole new level. This is the material we use for all our “Flatgoodies.” […]