Not every order is just “a book in a box.”

Sometimes it’s a deluxe bundle with pins, postcards, and stretch goals. Sometimes it’s 800 packages, each with slightly different combos. And sometimes it’s that one reward tier with the foil bookmark, signed mini-print, and mystery sticker that seemed like a great idea during your campaign’s third week.

We get it. We’ve backed those campaigns. We’ve run those campaigns.

At Laguna Studios, we specialize in on-site hand kitting and assembly—so every box that leaves our warehouse feels like it came straight from your hands.

What Is Hand Kitting?

Kitting is the process of bundling multiple items into a single packaged unit. For creators, this usually means:

1. Matching reward tiers from crowdfunding campaigns
2. Assembling merch sets or collector’s boxes
3. Pre-packing items into branded mailers
4. Carefully organizing small, delicate, or oddly shaped items
5. Adding inserts, packing slips, or custom notes

The hand part? That’s where we shine. No conveyor belts. No automated bins. Just real people packing real things—one order at a time—with precision and care.

Why It Matters to Creators

When your project has multiple SKUs, stretch goals, or add-ons, fulfillment gets complicated fast. One wrong item, and suddenly your inbox is full of “Hey, I think I got someone else’s pin.”

Our in-house team is trained to kit complex orders accurately, handle fragile or limited-edition items, and make sure your brand’s packaging looks intentional—not thrown together.

That means fewer mistakes, happier backers, and fewer fires to put out post-launch.

Step-by-Step: How It Works

1. You tell us what goes where.
Send us your reward tier breakdowns, kitting instructions, or even sketches—we’ve seen it all. Our team will help you spot logistical red flags early.

2. Your products arrive at our warehouse.
We check in every item and organize your SKUs so nothing gets mixed up before the real work begins.

3. We kit each order by hand.
Every bundle is assembled on-site by our trained team. From exact item combos to bonus inserts, we follow your specs to the letter (or the washi tape).

4. Orders are packed and labeled for shipping.
We keep your packaging clean, consistent, and branded if needed. We also batch by region or tier when possible to keep your shipping costs low.

5. You approve before we go live.
Want to see photos of the kits before they ship? You got it. Need us to count 1,000 stickers by hand? We’re already on it.

Why Laguna Studios?

1. Zero shrinkage and item-level accuracy
2. Flexible assembly for as simple or complex as you need
3. Hands-on communication—you’ll know who’s building your kits
4. Creator-first mindset—because we’ve done this too

We treat kitting like part of your storytelling—not just a task to get through.

Let’s build something beautiful (and well-packed). Questions? →