Design Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Gelato
RenderBloom
- Design
- Small
Gelato helped RenderBloom, founded by tech professional Joseph D. , turn a passion for gaming into a global art business....Joseph used AI to create digital prints for gaming fans and relied on Gelato’s print-on-demand platform for fast, affordable worldwide shipping. The intuitive platform let him focus on design and marketing, not logistics. Joseph exceeded his sales expectations and reached customers in the UK, US, Germany, and Australia. Gelato’s global reach and ease of use made it possible for him to grow his side business while keeping his tech job.
Gelato helped RecombinantCulture, founded by Charles Leech, reach customers in 28 countries. Charles used his PhD in semiotics to create... music-inspired poster art. He started by printing and shipping posters himself, but high costs led him to Gelato’s print-on-demand platform. With Gelato, he built a catalog of over 13,000 products and made 4,000+ sales worldwide. Gelato’s global network let him focus on art, not logistics, and brought his unique posters to music fans everywhere.
Gelato’s App helped The Art of Photographs scale its online art business. Maikel, the founder, switched to Gelato during the... pandemic to manage orders and streamline operations. The app’s user-friendly dashboard and analytics made it easy to run the business remotely. Gelato’s print quality and 24/7 customer support enabled Maikel to maintain a near perfect Etsy rating. With Gelato, he plans to expand to new products and platforms.
Gelato helped Sportymaps scale from a passion project to a global ecommerce business. Sportymaps creates customizable posters of sport courses... for athletes. As demand grew, manual production and shipping became inefficient. Gelato provided local production, global reach, and automated fulfillment. This partnership enabled Sportymaps to expand its product line and reach international customers while freeing up time for the founder.
Gelato helped Nordhuset, an Oslo-based art business, deliver vibrant posters of Norwegian landmarks worldwide. Founder Ruth Sparkes used Gelato's print... on demand to avoid upfront costs and ensure high-quality prints for every order. Nordhuset grew quickly, building a loyal customer base through both online and in-person sales. Gelato's local production enabled fast, eco-friendly shipping and consistent product quality. Ruth credits Gelato for reducing stress and supporting her business growth.
Mapiful used Gelato to make and deliver custom wall art closer to customers. Before, Mapiful shipped from Sweden and Finland,... which was slow and costly. With Gelato, 85% of orders are now made in the same country as delivery. This cut the average shipping distance by 3445 km. Mapiful now has a faster, greener, and more reliable supply chain.
Just Lyne used Gelato to launch a custom one-line art ecommerce store. The founders automated order fulfillment and printing with... Gelato, letting customers fully customize their art. Within two months, they sold over 2,000 artworks. Gelato’s local production cut carbon emissions by up to 67% per order. The partnership enabled Just Lyne to scale quickly and support a global team of artists.
Retail Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Gelato
Born Beau
- Retail
- Small
London, UK
Born Beau used Gelato to speed up shipping for their custom art gifts. Before Gelato, shipments from Spain to the... UK took over a week. With Gelato, delivery times dropped to 2–3 days and products shipped locally. This helped Born Beau grow their business and reach more customers. Gelato’s support and scalable production let them handle busy seasons and expand their team.
Map of Our Life used Gelato to switch from in-house production to print-on-demand. Natalie and Josh Carlstrom launched their personalized... print ecommerce business after COVID disrupted their careers. They quickly became profitable, selling out their first 100 frames in days. Gelato’s platform helped them scale, save time, and expand globally. The couple now focuses on growth and enjoys more freedom in their work and life.
Your Film Poster used Gelato's print on demand platform to reach more customers worldwide. They reduced print costs and shipping... distances. The business became faster and more efficient. Gelato helped them operate in a smarter and greener way. This improved their ecommerce growth.
Printique used Gelato to launch a personalized ecommerce business in Dubai. In its first month, Printique received nearly 5,000 orders... for custom posters and gifts. Gelato’s print-on-demand platform enabled fast scaling and sustainable local production. Printique expanded to over 60 designs and grew its presence across Europe. After one year, Printique achieved a fivefold year-over-year growth, reaching 20,000 orders during the 2024 Valentine’s Day rush.
DIS-ORDER used Gelato to launch a mental health-focused apparel brand. The founder needed a print on demand partner to help... start the business with limited resources. Gelato provided fast customer service and a sustainable production model. DIS-ORDER made sales in 14 countries and donates 20% of profits to mental health causes. Gelato enabled global reach and growth for the brand.
Brigz Tattoos used GelatoCreate to launch and scale their ecommerce business. They integrated print-on-demand to sell posters, apparel, and art... globally. In just weeks, they made over $80,000 in sales and nearly doubled revenue year-over-year. GelatoCreate enabled fast shipping, local production, and product personalization. The founders leveraged Shopify and social media to drive growth and expand their product range.
Gelato helped Greetings Island move from digital-only to physical product sales. Before, Greetings Island only offered digital invitations and cards.... GelatoCreate enabled them to launch printed cards with premium options and a custom checkout. This saved 4 to 8 weeks of development time. In the first year, print-on-demand revenue grew from zero to several hundred thousand dollars. Greetings Island now sells in 48 countries and increased average order value.
