ABOUT US.
Band of Pirates Co.
is a boutique product development & marketing company. We create and market niche products emphasizing lifestyle, design, functionality, and technology. Our focus is on products with international market potential and on-line sales capabilities.OUR PHILOSOPHY.
Never seize to explore
The essence of what we do is the exploration of different ideas, alternative designs, and non-mainstream ways of living. Before we build any bureaucracies, we ask, is it encouraging of exploration? If the answer is no, we scrap it.Achievement is Doing Something Cool, Now!
At Band of Pirates Co, achievement is not talked about in the past tense. We believe that doing something cool, now, is the best way to realize human potential, passion, and ultimately, achievement.
Enjoy being the underdog
The underdog, the dark horse, the little engine that could, whatever you want to call us; we embrace our status as a start-up company with limited means. We work only on projects that are meaningful and with people that we enjoy. Small is beautiful.
OUR DIFFERENCE?
Our People Are Multi-Disciplinary
Unlike many business development companies, our team is composed of designers, engineers, historians, social scientists, and storytellers. We understand the need to work across different disciplines in order to create effective marketing and sales strategies.
Our Creativity and Commerce Are Integrated
We believe creative product development & marketing strategies should not be in separate silos. Creativity and commerce have to work together to drive sales in a meaningful way. We work in small multi-disciplinary teams emphasizing cohesion and integration in all we do.Our Productions Are Useful, Unique, Stylish, & Us
The most important requirement for our products is that they must bring joy to us. Unlike other companies, if we don’t like it, we don’t do it. Every one our products are vetted countless times, and only the most useful, unique, and stylish survive.PEOPLE.
Steven D, Co-founder & President of Product Development, believes in the idea of infinite possibilities in an expanding universe. He is a self-described “stereotypical geek” with a passion for disruption. He searches for adventure and freedom in the realm of life and enterprise. He is an engineering school graduate with experience in software development, but enjoys using the right side of his brain as much as the left.Wayne F, Co-Founder & President of Marketing, believes that destiny may be written in the stars but it is sometimes fun to rebel against it. He has played in garage rock bands, worked for the government, and co-founded a non-profit getting students involved in global governance. He went to the London School of Economics, and has deep experience using his degree for some seriously unrelated things.
PRODUCTS.
In a nutshell...
we develop products for niche markets to sell on-line & in stores. We also do consulting service for company big and small who are looking for differentiation in their product development and marketing strategies. Below are some of our publicized projects:Yokohama ’58 & World’s End Pendants
A lifestyle brand for young Japanese culture.iRestMy Case
The ultimate iPAD case that provide the hardware goods to fully deliver the multi-functional potential of iPAD’s magic.Everything Zen Teas
Tasty non-caffeinated teas that is addictive with only its deliciousness.JOIN US.
We are constantly searching for cool products, innovative marketing solutions, and remarkable designs. This means we are always looking for the people who are driven to make these things happen. If you are interested in working with us, drop us a line and show us what you can do. We take cultural fit very seriously, and we want only people who can embrace our philosophy and our difference.LATEST UPDATES:
We are currently looking for creative partners to help us with industrial and commercial design. Candidate should have experience in CAD, graphic design, and prototype development.
World’s End Pendant Design Competition
We are searching to the world’s end for a pendant design that is enduring, simple, and unique. Candidates can submit as many designs as possible but only one winning design will be selected, produced, and sold. The winner will receive a $500 prize and 5% percentage of the total sales revenue.Candidate Requirements:
This competition is based on merits and everyone is welcome to apply. You can work in teams or as a solo entry. Art and design school students and graduates with less than 3 years of work experience are welcome to apply. If you have any questions, contact steven.d@bandofpiratesco.com
Design Requirements:
Designs should fit with the marketing theme: World’s End. Designers have complete freedom to interpret the creative theme of the design, but we do have some guidelines:
Pendant Design
- Multiple pendant designs can be submitted, but at least one design must be production ready CAD draft
- Material used is restricted to sterling silver and stainless steel
- Pendant size up to 1.7” square inch
Marketing Design
- Design a log for the Pendant Brand
- Pendant Design must also include designs for the pendant’s giftbox/packaging
- Designers should provide a design theme for the pendant’s on-line store
Promotional Material
- Write a 1-paragraph description for the design concept
- Write a 1-paragraph bio about the designer
Competition Requirements
-Competition closes on August 22nd, 2010
-Entries must include: 1)pendant design, 2)marketing design, 3)promotional material
-Candidates can send their entries to joinus@bandofpiratesco.com