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HOLD IT
The person receives a premium physical object: emblem, display, card, marker, award, package, or installation piece.
Premium physical merchandise / built in Battle Creek
MAKE PHYSICAL PRODUCTS PEOPLE WANT TO KEEP.
Premium merchandise first. Persistent Retail™ when the relationship should continue.
We create emblems, collectibles, displays, installations, and branded merchandise with real physical value. When it improves the product, we add StickLink™ persistent identity and brand-controlled destinations.
That is Persistent Retail™: the physical piece earns attention, and an optional StickLink™ layer can turn that attention into measurable post-sale engagement: product stories, authenticated experiences, sponsor moments, signups, claims, reporting, and the next reason to come back.
/ Physical products / StickLink experiences / Retail displays / Sponsor proof / Secure digital identity / Industry playbooks / Made in America
Real product
Digital doorway
Measurable action
Connected physical assets
PHYSICAL PRODUCTS WITH SECURE DIGITAL IDENTITY.
State of Stick helps brands verify authenticity, create digital experiences, connect customers with products, extend product lifecycle, and capture engagement insights — without exposing the proprietary technology that makes it possible.
METALLIC-FINISH COMPOSITE
A premium plastic composite substrate with a brushed metallic finish, not heavy stamped metal.
ULTRA-THIN PROFILE
Ultra-thin and low-profile, designed to sit cleanly on bottles, laptops, vehicles, cases, displays, and gear.
WEATHERPROOF BUILD
Made for real-world surfaces with durable finish, strong adhesive backing, and outdoor-ready performance.
MADE IN AMERICA
Designed, laser-cut, and finished by TechBinBytes Laser Goods in Battle Creek, Michigan.
STICKLINK READY
Each emblem can become a connected asset that opens a story, offer, claim page, sponsor message, or product experience.
When someone holds it
EXPLAINS THE PLATFORM.
The first job is physical: make something worth keeping. Once it is in their hand, the connected experience makes sense because the object already feels important.
Today it is an emblem. Tomorrow it is a product record, a sponsor channel, a sales path, and a story that keeps working.
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UNDERSTAND IT
The object tells them what it is, why it matters, and what moment it belongs to before the phone ever comes out.
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OPEN IT
A tap or scan opens the right digital destination: story, offer, proof, map, claim, sponsor page, signup, or reportable action.
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MEASURE IT
The business learns which object, place, campaign, offer, or story earned intentional engagement.
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GROW IT
That proof creates the next drop, sponsor package, display, event, order, service, or connected product line.
Product
It can be sold, gifted, collected, displayed, or stocked on a shelf.
Interface
It can open the exact digital page the moment needs.
Proof
It can point to origin, story, certificate, offer, sponsor, or campaign context.
Signal
It can show which physical touchpoint created action.
Network
It can link the maker, sponsor, retailer, customer, place, and next campaign together.
Why it matters
DISAPPEARS.
The moment ends and the object is gone. State of Stick makes objects people keep, display, collect, open, and revisit — so attention doesn't evaporate.
The same piece can be a product, a sign, a gift, a collectible, and a measurable campaign at once. That is the difference between a sticker and a physical media network.
A STICKER
becomes a story page
A DISPLAY
becomes a lead path
A SPONSOR LOGO
becomes an interaction
A RETAIL PRODUCT
becomes a measurable campaign
Physical-to-digital
IS THE INTERFACE.
This is the bigger picture: a State of Stick piece can be a product, a sign, a gift, a collectible, and a digital doorway at the same time.
Open the connected experience and the object can lead to the right destination: a story, a map, a campaign page, a sponsor message, a reorder form, a private claim, or a shop.
RETAIL DISPLAYS
A physical display can carry local product lines, product stories, and reorder paths.
CUSTOM BRAND DROPS
A logo, place, team, or event becomes a collectible object with a digital home.
SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS
Partners can fund a real object people keep, share, and remember.
CONNECTED COLLECTIBLES
Limited editions can unlock stories, proof, claims, maps, perks, or archives.
Who it's for
A REASON TO EXIST IN THE REAL WORLD.
Retailers, sponsors, venues, events, tourism groups, agencies, and brands — anyone who wants physical attention to turn into something they can see, keep, and act on.
Retailers
Connected displays, collectible lines, and reorder paths.
Sponsors
Real objects people keep — with aggregate proof of engagement.
Venues
Connected guides, offers, rewards, and opt-in moments for arenas and resorts.
Events + festivals
Limited drops and activations tied to a live moment.
Tourism groups
Place-based trails and story walls people revisit.
Agencies + brands
A physical-media layer for campaigns, packaged and reportable.
Industry playbooks
ONE MARKET.
The same connected object model sells differently by industry. For some buyers it is retail revenue. For others it is sponsor proof, donor retention, guest experience, authentication, training, or premium recognition.
How to sell it
Lead with the object they already understand. Then show the connected path that makes the object earn, report, teach, verify, or bring people back.
Retail Starter Box or Founding Retailer display.
RETAILERS + GIFT SHOPS
Impulse sales, local pride products, repeat visits, gift orders, seasonal drops, and reorder paths.
First question
What already sells near checkout, and what local story would your customers recognize instantly?
Connected tasting or seasonal host activation.
RESTAURANTS, BREWERIES + TASTING ROOMS
Private events, classes, gift sets, reservations, seasonal releases, loyalty signups, and return traffic.
First question
Which product, flight, event, or gift offer do guests need help choosing after they leave?
Connected exhibit marker or place-based trail pilot.
MUSEUMS, ATTRACTIONS + TOURISM
Memberships, gift shop sales, donor recognition, return visits, ticketed events, and sponsor reporting.
First question
Which exhibit, route, object, or local story needs to keep working after the visitor walks away?
Connected event drop or sponsor-stop pilot.
EVENTS, FESTIVALS + FAIRS
Sponsor packages, merch sales, VIP upgrades, vendor traffic, email capture, and next-year sales proof.
First question
Where do attendees already move, wait, take photos, or need a reason to visit a sponsor/vendor?
Connected fan drop or sponsor activation sample set.
SPORTS, ARENAS + FAN COMMUNITIES
Sponsor inventory, merchandise, ticket interest, premium leads, fan rewards, and measurable campaign reports.
First question
Which fan moment deserves a physical keepsake and a measurable next action?
Connected award or recognition pilot.
CORPORATE GIFTS, AWARDS + RECOGNITION
Premium gift programs, repeat annual awards, employer branding, donor retention, and client renewal moments.
First question
What do you already give people that should feel more permanent, personal, and reportable?
Connected product passport or applications case study.
MANUFACTURERS, PRINTERS + FABRICATORS
Higher-value product lines, case studies, customer retention, service records, warranties, and recurring digital support.
First question
Which finished product could sell for more if it carried proof, story, service records, or analytics?
Connected donor recognition or fundraising drop.
NONPROFITS, CIVIC GROUPS + CAUSES
Donations, sponsor packages, volunteer signups, donor retention, grant storytelling, and campaign recaps.
First question
Which supporter story deserves to be seen in the room and opened on a phone?
Connected welcome guide or destination gift pilot.
REAL ESTATE, HOSPITALITY + DESTINATIONS
Guest experience upgrades, local partner referrals, bookings, reviews, premium packages, and sponsor placements.
First question
What do guests ask about over and over, and what partner path would you love them to follow?
What we do
THAT DO SOMETHING.
I run a shop
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RETAIL / WHOLESALE
Countertop displays, collectible emblem lines, and local or tourism products for shops, venues, events, and regional brands.
Retail & wholesale ->
I need a sponsor moment
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BRAND ACTIVATIONS & SPONSORSHIP
Connected emblem campaigns, ArtPrize sponsorships, and brand collabs that turn physical pieces into interactive moments.
Sponsor ArtPrize ->
I want a custom build
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CUSTOM EMBLEMS & INSTALLATIONS
Wall installations, employee recognition systems, milestone displays, donor walls, and special drops built around your story.
Custom projects ->
I need the digital layer
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THE CONNECTED LAYER
Add StickLink™ to selected merchandise for persistent identity, connected experiences, claim pages, sponsor pages, lead capture, and privacy-safe reporting.
Meet StickLink ->
What State of Stick is
ONE MATERIAL SYSTEM. FOUR WAYS TO USE IT.
Some pieces are limited drops. Some are custom pieces for businesses, events, clubs, venues, and local brands. Some become retailer displays. Some become full brand activations with StickLink identity and dedicated digital experiences.
The common thread is simple: premium weatherproof composite emblems with a metallic look, made in America, designed to feel like a badge and behave like a connected physical asset.
Connected drops
Launch custom emblem runs with optional StickLink experiences, story pages, claim links, and launch assets.
Build a drop ->Retail program
Retailers can carry curated displays, local designs, and connected product stories without needing custom work.
Stock your shop ->Premium offer
INSTALLATIONS THAT KEEP WORKING AFTER THE WALL GOES UP.
We design and build physical installations for companies, venues, and organizations, then connect each piece to digital content: videos, timelines, employee stories, sponsor pages, offers, maps, rewards, or collection pages.
The result is not just wall art. It is a physical brand system people can touch, share, and revisit.
COMPANY HISTORY WALLS
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION WALLS
DONOR AND SUPPORTER WALLS
TOURISM AND PLACE-BASED STORY WALLS
ARTPRIZE AND EVENT SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS
RETAIL COLLECTIBLE DISPLAYS
PRODUCT OR CAMPAIGN LAUNCH DISPLAYS
CONNECTED CLAIM AND REWARD MOMENTS
Recent premium drops
MORE THAN A STICKER.
Metallic-finish composite, holographic hits, local pride, and retail-ready collections. Weatherproof. American-made. Built to represent.
LAKE MICHIGAN — UNSALTED & SHARK FREE
The freshwater life.
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PETOSKEY STONE — FOSSIL FOUND
Pure Mitten geology.
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DETROIT — BUILT HERE
Where it gets made.
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MITTEN STATE — EST 1837
The original Mitten flex.
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FRESHWATER COASTAL
Salt-free since forever.
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MIDNIGHT MITTEN
Moonlit. Pine-scented. Fire-lit.
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GREAT LAKES WILD
Lighthouse Mitten energy.
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NORTHBOUND VIBES
VW van. Pine trees. North.
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UP NORTH IS CALLING
Always answer.
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Metallic-finish composite · Weatherproof · Strong adhesive · Made in America
Featured connected-packaging case study
ONE BOTTLE.
THREE CONNECTED FUTURES.
See how a State of Stick × Custom Cauldron prototype becomes a living product story, a serialized edition, or a securely verified release—then keeps supporting retail education, reorders, gifts, events, and return visits through Persistent Retail™.
- Shared product story
- Individual bottle identity
- Verification-ready release
- Persistent Retail after the sale
Featured drops
COLLECTIONS.
Product-sheet energy, collectible positioning, and a finish that feels closer to a badge than a commodity sticker.
great lakes / hometown
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New
Michigan Local
Made in the Mitten. For the Mitten.
Lake Michigan lighthouses, Petoskey stones, Detroit skylines, mitten-shaped wanders, and unmistakable hometown pride — laser-cut for the people who actually live here. Hometown heroes, made by hometown founders in Battle Creek.
pacific / coast
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New
California Wanderlust
Pacific Coast. Strange stories. Found adventures.
Bottle-shaped wanderlust emblems for the West Coast — kraken-haunted Pacific shores, Hollywood mystery, and golden-state adventure. A second series in the Wanderlust line, designed to ride alongside the Michigan bottles.
tcg / collector
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New
Cards & Collectibles
Shiny cards. Big dopamine.
For pack rippers, holo chasers, slab stackers, and shelf-curators. TCG and collector culture rendered as laser-cut metallic-finish composite emblems — the pieces your binder, deck box, and display case have been waiting for.
smoke / horsepower
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New
Diesel Power
Built strong. Fueled by performance.
Heavy-duty designs for diesel heads — stacks, smoke, and stories from the worksite to the strip. Built Not Bought energy in every emblem.
wander / roam
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New
Wanderlust
Wander far. Roam often. Stay curious.
The full wanderlust line — moon-lit shields, mitten-shaped journeys, and badge-of-honor stamps for everyone who lives for the road, the trail, and the next view.
chrome / road
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New
American Trucker
Proud. Powerful. Made for life on the road.
Tribute pieces for long-haul drivers, owner-operators, and anyone who keeps America moving. Big chrome energy, classic rig silhouettes, and badge-of-honor pride.
Custom connected products
YOUR STORY.
BUILT TO STICK.
Turn your logo, event, brand, crew, cause, or location into a collectible emblem people actually want to keep. Add StickLink and that same object can carry the launch page, fundraiser story, sponsor thanks, product proof, authenticated experience, or next-step call to action.
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SEND THE IDEA
Logo, location, event, crew, cause, or rough concept.
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WE DESIGN THE DROP
Mockups, materials, finish direction, and production plan.
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YOU LAUNCH IT
Retail-ready pieces, launch assets, and a product people keep.
How it works
FROM CUT PIECE TO CONNECTED PRODUCT.
The connected steps run on StickLink — our proprietary layer for connected destinations, campaign pages, lead capture, authentication, and aggregate engagement reporting.
Explore StickLink →01
MAKE THE OBJECT
Laser-cut emblem, sticker, display piece, wall badge, or product insert.
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ACTIVATE STICKLINK
Secure connected asset technology connects the physical piece to the right branded digital experience.
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SEND PEOPLE SOMEWHERE USEFUL
Open a story page, claim, offer, event guide, sponsor page, shop, or lead form.
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KEEP BUILDING VALUE
Use engagement, drops, updates, and reorder paths to make the object matter longer.
New from the workshop
BUILT AROUND THE DROP.
We are now building laser-cut branded display racks and storage boxes for retail counters, collector products, launch kits, and partner assortments.
Product spacing, dividers, header art, finish, and footprint are planned around what you sell and where the display needs to work.
Display + storage box View the build →
Retail partners
CUSTOMERS CAN'T IGNORE.
State of Stick gives retailers premium display-ready products, custom local options, compact countertop displays, and high-perceived-value impulse items built for gift shops, tourist stops, campgrounds, boutiques, truck stops, events, and local brands.
Tier 01
STARTER RETAILER
$300+
Test the line with a compact premium assortment.
Tier 02
FOUNDING RETAILER
$1,200+
Launch a complete display with local design, launch assets, and protected-market consideration.
Tier 03
FLAGSHIP RETAILER
$2,400+
Own the biggest presence with deeper inventory, custom support, and priority replenishment.
Apply to Become a Retail Partner ->
Once a qualifying retailer is approved in a market, State of Stick may limit competing placements nearby.