Founded by graphic designer Marinette Kozlow in 2010, Inspired Buffalo is a family-run Black Rock design and print shop creating custom apparel, Buffalo-themed art, and personalized gifts. The business grew from freelance design and Buffalo greeting cards into a family operation after Marinette’s husband Tim joined her and her mother’s former corner-store space became their shop. Inspired Buffalo is especially distinctive for turning customers’ handwriting, photographs, and recipes into keepsake towels and pillows.
Creations by Lena, LLCBuffalo-born Creations by Lena, LLC turns images, drawings and handwriting into custom embroidered and screen-printed apparel and accessories. Owner Jess traces the work to sewing lessons at Buffalo’s CAO center and created the business to carry forward the creative legacy of her late mother, Evelina. The company also puts that legacy into action through its Love Mom collection, directing a portion of proceeds to local soup kitchens and shelters.TONAWANDA, NY
Buffalo Design & PrintingBuffalo Design & Printing is a family-owned commercial printer that has been producing business and specialty paper products in Buffalo since 1933. Now led by Joe Farage, who worked his way up from entry-level jobs in his father’s company before taking ownership in 2005, the business pairs graphic design and modern digital, offset, and inkjet production with fulfillment for designers. Its distinctive work includes inventive greeting cards and on-demand wholesale wrapping paper, while a sample-based quality process helps keep repeat orders consistent.KENMORE, NY
Urban ImprintsOutside Pittsburgh, family-operated Urban Imprints turns company and group identities into custom apparel through embroidery, screen printing and related design services. The small business brings more than 25 years of marketing, graphic design and advertising experience to projects ranging from individual pieces to large production runs, with clients including the University of Pittsburgh and local schools, churches and organizations.WILKES-BARRE, PA
716IMPRINTSBuffalo-based 716IMPRINTS, also identified on its pages as SOSimprints and DACmerch, creates custom screen-printed T-shirts and other branded merchandise. The company handles both customer-supplied artwork and design assistance, with rush production available for orders that need a quick turnaround. Customer reviews frequently highlight the personal service associated with owner Daryl and the company’s work for local businesses, families, and events.BUFFALO, NY