trader's manual
G ood trad e.
contents
T R A D E R ' S TA L E 6 M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T 8 P R O D U C T & PA C K A G I N G 1 2 STYLE GUIDE 26 S TAT I O N E R Y 2 8 P O P - U P L O C AT I O N 3 0 ADVERTISEMENT 34 WEBSITE 38
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trader's tale
When making a trip to the flea market, it's like a feast for the eyes. The ground is scattered exotic goods and made with skill, talent and love. However, many of these artisans leave markets everyday without making a profit simply because they do not have the means to reach their market. Meanwhile, large-scale Internet commerce is at an all time high. In order to bridge this gap, Crate seeks out small vendors in need of business and purchases their products at or above fair trade value. We save them money, and help the earth by packaging their materials with environmentally friendly materials. Crate is a subscription box, that can be purchased online, and delivered monthly to your doorstep holding art, jewelry, spices, and handmade goods from your neighborhood and around the world.
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mission statement Crate isn't the typical trendy subscription box. We are out to make a difference for the artisans and skilled workers of this planet. By subscribing, you are supporting small businesses and artisans whose goods are purchased at or above fair trade value. We believe that supporting small business and artisans not only strengthens the economy, but spreads creativity. Crate stands to provide a platform for artists to market their work and spread their product all over the world.
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what's your plan? Crates are customized based on the type of products you’d like to receive and where you'll receive them. Every item is labeled with where it was imported from. There are two trading plans, "Domestic" or "Imported." "Domestic" plan includes goods solely from local artisans in the United States. The "Imported" plan includes both goods locally and from all over the world.
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IMPORTED
DOMESTIC
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US D / MO
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US D/MO
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product & packaging
THIS CRATE CONTAINS: WOVEN RUG SPICED CINNAMON AFRICAN BLACK SOAP 2 PRINTED COASTERS FRANKINSENSE INCENSE BATIK SCARF BEADED NECKLACE PUMPKIN SOY CANDLE
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For every crate delivered to your door, a tree is planted in areas experiencing detrimental deforestation. Our packaging is recyclable andre-plantable with embedded seed recycled paper.
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Style guide
Good trade.
LOGO
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stationery
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pop-up location
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