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Independent broker / 02

Independent thinking for every brief

Peter Damian acts as the conductor between your team and platforms, printers, embroiderers, manufacturers and logistics partners.

Selection of merchandise, materials and samples for a promotional product project
Peter Damian method

An open network.
Clear accountability.

01

No imposed catalogue

Printful for apparel, Gelato for local production, Prodigi for wall art or a specialist workshop: the project drives the choice.

02

A clear comparison

Landed price, minimum order, lead time, quality, decoration, customisation, logistics and replenishment are weighed together.

03

One project lead

Peter Damian centralises communication, artwork, samples, approvals and deliveries. You keep control without operational complexity.

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Explicit independence

Peter Damian is an independent intermediary and is not affiliated with the suppliers listed. Every recommendation is confirmed for your specific brief.

Checking dimensions, colours, materials and finishes before production
Before approval / 03

What the proof must actually secure.

An attractive mock-up is not enough. Before production, we separate what can be approved on screen from what requires a material, measurement or physical sample.

  1. 01
    Exact referenceAgreed model, material, colour, dimensions and accessories.
  2. 02
    Measured decorationSize, placement, contrast, detail and colour references.
  3. 03
    Physical resultFeel, relief, opacity, durability, function and tolerances.
  4. 04
    Final parcelProtection, unboxing order, labelling, weight and address.
Scope my project
Brief library / 04

Project scenarios to shape a useful brief.

These are planning examples, not fixed offers. Use their quantities, timing, contents and watchpoints to turn an idea into a comparable brief.

01

New starter kits across several offices

Give each new colleague the same welcome while adapting contents to role and location.

Audience
Employees at offices and home addresses
Volume
20–500 kits per wave
Timing
Plan 4–8 weeks
Product ideas
Notebook, bottle, discreet apparel, cable organiser and welcome card.
Check before ordering
Collect sizes only when needed; check each address, kit variant, customs route and plan for returned parcels.
Build a brief
02

Trade show staff and visitor selection

Equip the team and offer visitors an item that supports a useful conversation.

Audience
Exhibitors, partners and qualified visitors
Volume
50–5,000 pieces
Timing
Plan 3–10 weeks
Product ideas
Staff apparel, reusable bag, notebook and a small demonstration aid.
Check before ordering
Work backwards from the opening date; confirm stand delivery rules, replenishment during the event and a use for surplus.
Build a brief
03

Personalised client appreciation

Send a restrained, useful gift with a consistent brand experience.

Audience
Selected clients and partners
Volume
10–500 parcels
Timing
Plan 4–12 weeks
Product ideas
Long-lasting object, personal note and protective reusable packaging.
Check before ordering
Validate recipient list, naming data, sample quality, parcel weight and delivered cost before approval.
Build a brief
04

Branded apparel for a distributed team

Create pieces people will actually wear while keeping colours and decoration consistent.

Audience
Employees, ambassadors or community members
Volume
30–3,000 garments
Timing
Plan 5–14 weeks
Product ideas
T-shirt, sweatshirt, cap and a compact size guide.
Check before ordering
Approve fit and fabric on physical samples, collect size choices securely and define exchanges and reorder rules.
Build a brief
05

International campaign with local variants

Keep one identity while adapting language, fulfilment and product availability by market.

Audience
Regional teams, customers or resellers
Volume
100–100,000 units
Timing
Plan 8–20 weeks
Product ideas
Shared product core, local-language inserts and region-specific packaging.
Check before ordering
Check destination requirements, artwork versions, landed cost by country and a realistic approval calendar for each region.
Build a brief
06

Press or creator kit

Make a product story tangible without sending a bulky collection of unrelated objects.

Audience
Journalists, creators and selected partners
Volume
20–2,000 kits
Timing
Plan 5–12 weeks
Product ideas
One product demonstration, useful accessory, concise story card and protective mailer.
Check before ordering
Confirm usage rights, recipient relevance, parcel test, release date and what happens to undelivered kits.
Build a brief
07

Sports club equipment

Provide practical items for training and match days while keeping replacement simple.

Audience
Players, coaches and volunteers
Volume
50–10,000 people
Timing
Plan 4–12 weeks
Product ideas
Technical apparel, bottle, training bag and weather-appropriate accessory.
Check before ordering
Check size distribution, care, durability, any sport-specific safety requirement and a route to replace lost items.
Build a brief
08

Responsible merchandise with evidence

Select fewer, longer-lived items and support specific claims with product-level documents.

Audience
Employees, clients or sustainability programmes
Volume
50–10,000 units
Timing
Plan 5–14 weeks
Product ideas
Durable everyday item, documented material or a repairable option.
Check before ordering
Ask what each certificate covers, where the exact item is made, how it is transported and whether the volume is justified.
Build a brief
09

Targeted direct-mail campaign

Send a compact item relevant to the recipient and the campaign message.

Audience
Prospects, customers or media contacts
Volume
50–20,000 parcels
Timing
Plan 4–10 weeks
Product ideas
Flat stationery, small useful object and a variable message.
Check before ordering
Validate address and consent process, postal size and weight, variable data, returns and delivered cost per contact.
Build a brief
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Ongoing stock and replenishment

Keep a small stable selection available for new hires or sales teams.

Audience
People operations, field teams and local offices
Volume
Recurring orders
Timing
Set thresholds by usage
Product ideas
Short product range, approved artwork, buffer stock and agreed alternatives.
Check before ordering
Define forecast owner, minimum stock, storage cost, obsolete artwork and what triggers a new production batch.
Build a brief
Decision matrix

What we evaluate for you

Use caseLanded costMOQTechniqueLead timeOriginTraceabilityPackagingShippingReorder
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A precise need or a blank page?

Share the context. We will return with a short, costed and workable selection.

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