We cultivate your inspiration
into coveted products
PushStart Studio:
A powerhouse collective of seasoned design and creative concept leaders who take ideas to launch and revenue.
We serve Licensing, Retail and Wholesale channels across a diverse range of industries for luxury and mass market brands.
Who we are and what we do
PushStart Studio, seasoned experts with 50 years combined experience in end-to-end processes and go-to-market strategies across home, gift, accessorie, hospitality, apparel and beauty products.
With our pulse on global product trends and life cycles, our industry competencies form a uniquely strategic, 360-degree product curation from concept ideation, design, construction, materials, sourcing, manufacturing and vendor relations to planning, merchandising and price architecture.
Our industry competencies form a uniquely strategic group with active and ongoing relationships with key stakeholders in all aspects of the product cycle.
Past Partners
Representing $7.5 Billion in revenue
Avon
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Bergdorf Goodman
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Bloomingdales
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Costco
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Gibson
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The Home Depot
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Home Goods
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JCPenny
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Kelly Wearstler
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Kmart
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Martha Stewart
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Neiman Marcus
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Pratesi
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Ralph Lauren
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Sam's Club
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SFERRA
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Shaw Industries
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Sur La Table
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TJX
Tommy Bahama
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Avon • Bergdorf Goodman • Bloomingdales • Costco • Gibson • The Home Depot • Home Goods • JCPenny • Kelly Wearstler • Kmart • Martha Stewart • Neiman Marcus • Pratesi • Ralph Lauren • Sam's Club • SFERRA • Shaw Industries • Sur La Table • TJX Tommy Bahama •
MEET THE TEAM
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Aaron Stewart
FOUNDER/ CREATIVE
A natural entrepreneur, Aaron has curated and designed lifestyle product collections and guided strategic development for a host of well-known brands across price categories. His discerning eye, creative foresight, and attention to cultural cues have enabled him to craft product lines that are both of the moment and timeless.
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Deirdre Dunne
MERCHANDISING PLANNING AND BUYING
Having led merchandise marketing strategies, product development, sourcing, financial planning and procurement for such major brands as Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Bergdorf Goodman, Avon and Sears / Kmart for their online, print and brick-and-mortar channels.
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Mary Shields
BRANDING AND COPY
As a creative brand communications strategist, Mary led the crafting of brand meaningful verbal and visual brand identities for several luxury brands, including Sferra, Pratesi and Kallista. Her creative art+copy direction has led communications and messaging strategies that define brands attract customers and build brand authority.
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Beau Jackson
EXECUTIVE CUDDLER
In charge of wandering around the office, spreading love and being available at all times for snuggles and cuddles.
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Toast Malone
EXECUTIVE FOODIE
In charge of company pantry snacks, beverages and all employee birthdays 🎂.
Contact us:
email: aaron@psstd.com
telephone: 917.478.2239
location: Los Angeles and New York City