Mishmash

Name: Mishmash
Brand: Portugal
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Since 2015 : Minimalist Stationery Crafted for Creativity

What began as a final-year university project by Beatriz Barros at ESAD (Escola Superior de Artes e Design) in Matosinhos, quickly evolved into a celebrated brand in the stationery world. Beatriz’s vision was simple: to strip away the noise from stationery design, focusing purely on the essentials—quality paper, functionality, and form. This experiment in minimalism transformed into mishmash, a brand named to reflect its exploratory, curiosity-driven approach to design.

Since its founding, mishmash has gained international acclaim for its elegant, understated stationery that enhances creativity through thoughtful design. The brand’s pieces offer simplicity in their structure, tactile feedback, and material integrity, with each product crafted to serve as a tool for mindful creation.

About Mishmash

At mishmash, the focus is on enhancing the creative process through thoughtful design—products that are elegantly understated, functional, and crafted with intention. The brand avoids excessive decoration, honing in on structure, usability, and the tactile experience. Mishmash believes in quality over quantity, creating products that serve as tools for productivity, creativity, and clarity.

Minimalism

Clean designs that avoid visual clutter, offering a meditative and serene experience.

Craftsmanship

Handmade and hand-assembled in Portugal using high-quality binding techniques and local artisans.

Function First

Every product is designed with an emphasis on how users write, plan, think, and move.

Eco-Consciousness

Mishmash balances paper use with sustainability initiatives, such as tree restoration and waste reduction.

Experimental Design

The brand embraces experimentation, often releasing limited-edition products that are tested, refined, and iterated.

Mishmash’s philosophy combines Nordic aesthetic purity with Mediterranean warmth, offering a harmonious blend of simplicity and tactile generosity.

Products

Notebooks, Planners, Notepads, Accessories (Pens, Cases), Custom Editions / Corporate Gifting.

Naked Notebooks

-Undated, unbranded, spine-exposed notebooks crafted from 100gsm Munken paper, known for its fountain pen–friendly, creamy white finish.

-Available in blank, lined, dotted, and grid layouts, with sizes ranging from A5 to A6 and B6.

-Features include 240–320 pages, soft-touch covers, and silent branding (embossed initials). Ideal for writers, architects, and bullet journalers.

Annual Planner

-An undated yearly planner with monthly, weekly, and log pages.

-Elegant Japanese binding and soft-touch covers in monochrome tones like sand and carbon black.

-Thoughtfully placed calendar guides, index, and habit tracking, with minimal pagination and no intrusive icons.

Log Collection

-Modular, smaller notebooks designed for thematic use (e.g., reading logs, work projects).

-Color-coded by function (sand, cement, charcoal), designed for portability and stackability.

Notepads (Undated Weekly, Time-Blocking, Idea Pads)

-A range of desk pads designed for scheduling, ideation, and productivity. Formats include landscape A4, notecards, monthly matrix, and time-block columns.

-Printed with eco-friendly inks on 100% FSC-certified paper.

Accessories

-Aluminum pens with soft matte finishes, pen loops, and notebook sleeves.

-Customizable options available for weddings, studios, and institutions.

Material & Construction Highlights

Paper : 100–120gsm Munken, acid-free, bleed-proof.

Binding : Exposed glue or thread stitching for a lay-flat design.

Covers : Soft-touch PVC, paperboard, or coated linen.

Finish : Embossed logos with silent labels and no plastic packaging.

Production : All products are handmade in Portugal by skilled local artisans and printers.

Brand Highlights

Collaborations & Recognition : Mishmash has collaborated with some of the most influential names in design and art, including custom editions produced for:

-Guggenheim Museum, NYC

-Herman Miller

-Arper

-The Whitney Museum

Business Growth

-From 2020 to 2023, production capacity tripled in response to growing international demand.

-The brand now offers bespoke B2B services for custom-branded planners and notebooks.

Where to find

Official Website (mishmash.pt)

-Ships globally with EU-focused logistics, multilingual site, and integrated payment options.

Retail Network : Mishmash is stocked by over 100 retailers worldwide, with a selective presence in: Portugal, France, UK, Germany, USA, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Switzerland, New Zealand, Italy

Mishmash’s products are carefully curated in high-end bookstores, design boutiques, and art museums, ensuring the brand’s identity and commitment to quality are preserved.