What is live heat press?
Live heat press is an on-site event service where guests select from prepared designs and watch the chosen artwork being applied to a tote bag or selected merchandise. Onii Studio brings the setup and team to the venue for the live printing experience.
How the guest experience works
The designs and merchandise are prepared around the event concept. At the activation, guests choose an available option, the team positions it on the item, and the design is heat-pressed during the event.
Live customisation versus bulk printing
Bulk tote bag printing is completed before an event and produces a fixed run of identical items. Live tote bag customisation happens at the venue and allows the guest to participate in choosing the design. For the commercial service, see Live Heat Press & Tote Bag Customisation for Events.
Suitable event types
- Brand activations
- Product launches
- Corporate events
- Pop-ups
- PR events
What brands should prepare
Start with the event date, venue, campaign artwork, preferred merchandise and the experience you want guests to have. Onii Studio can then review the concept and advise on a suitable event setup without assuming a fixed capacity, turnaround or item specification.
Frequently asked questions
Can guests choose their tote bag design?
Guests can choose from the design options prepared and approved for the event.
Is live heat press the same as normal tote bag printing?
No. Normal bulk printing is completed before the event; live heat press takes place on-site as part of the guest experience.
Can the experience use campaign artwork?
Yes, approved campaign designs can be prepared for the activation where suitable.
How can we request a quote?
Share your event date, venue, merchandise idea and intended guest journey with Onii Studio.