This past weekend at DesignerCon felt unreal in the best way. After months of building, planning, and late night talks with Iggy Garcia aka @Basiciggy, we finally opened the doors to our new concept B2B Archives. Seeing it all come to life at Booth 1230 was a moment I will never forget.

B2B Archives started as an idea between two friends who grew up loving print culture, design, and the stories behind the art. We wanted to create something hands on and community driven, something that celebrates craft and creativity with every pull of ink. Standing in the booth and watching people react to the posters, the setup, and the live screen printing made every late night worth it.

One of the pieces that meant a lot to us this weekend was our B2B FTLC collaboration poster. It helped introduce what our world looks like and people connected with it right away. It gave a real glimpse of what B2B Archives stands for.

A big part of our identity is also tied to our character Shato. He represents our background and our silhouette. He is a younger version of us and a reflection of where we come from. Seeing people connect with him made everything feel even more personal. Shato is a reminder of the roots that shaped us.

A moment that made this weekend truly meaningful was seeing our own photography come to life in print form. Photography is where Iggy and I started long before any brand ideas or big projects. We grew up capturing cars, street culture, friends, and moments that felt real to us. Cameras were our first creative tools. That is our foundation. Having our homies Gabe and Happy with us made it even more special because they come from the same background. So watching our photos get pulled onto paper, seeing the textures, the colors, the grain, and the final print in someone’s hands made everything full circle. It reminded us of why we fell in love with creating in the first place.

One of the biggest highlights for me was meeting OG Slick. Someone whose work and influence helped shape the creative world we respect. Being able to talk to him, shake his hand, and feel that recognition meant a lot. A lot of amazing artists stopped by throughout the weekend and hearing their support reminded me why we do this.

DesignerCon was the perfect place to debut what B2B Archives represents. Our live screen printing setup kept the booth moving nonstop. There is something special about watching a poster get pulled right in front of you, ink still fresh, and seeing someone walk away with something made with our own hands. That feeling will stay with me.

What really hit me was the love from the community. People understood the vision, the aesthetic, and the purpose behind what we are building. For Iggy and me this is more than a print shop. It is for the community. A space for artists, photographers, designers, collectors, and anyone who loves creativity. B2B Archives is meant to be a home for all of us.

This is only the beginning. We already have new projects in motion, more collaborations lined up, and a lot of ideas we cannot wait to bring to life. This launch was the first chapter and there is so much more to tell.

Thank you to everyone who came through, grabbed a print, or simply showed love at the booth. You are now part of the Archive.

A special thanks to the crew who helped make this entire weekend possible. And a very special thank you to Kai and Kingson for holding it down and helping bring this concept to life in the best way

Photo by: Gabe Montero