Live Monogramming x Freeman

 

The Specs

Client Freeman

Location Houston, TX

Merch Belt Bags and Coin Purses

Quantity 400

Decoration Woven Patches and Monogram Letters

The Experience

Freeman set out to level up the merch game at IAEE’s Expo! Expo! 2025, and we helped bring the vision to life with a fully personalized experience at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The canvas? Sleek belt bags and wristlets. The twist? Live heat pressing and monogramming that turned everyday swag into must-have keepsakes.

Attendees stepped into full creative mode—mixing and matching from five custom patch designs, adding monogrammed letters, and choosing from multiple belt bag and wristlet colorways. The result was truly one-of-a-kind merch, designed by the guest and finished on the spot.

The activation lived inside a buzzy booth experience, complete with a pop-up cocktail bar and a croquet-inspired setup that playfully challenged exhibitors to hit their event goals. Custom, interactive, and undeniably fun—this was swag that people lined up for and actually wanted to wear.

The Result

Personalization proved to be the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The live monogramming activation consistently drew lines, with attendees eager to add a custom letter and create something that felt truly their own. Even among seasoned event professionals—an audience known for having seen it all—the Freeman booth stood out. Guests lingered, shared reactions, and walked away with elevated merch they were excited to use and show off long after the show floor closed. The result was high engagement, memorable brand touch points, and a premium experience that left a lasting impression.

 
Black belt bag with woven patches and monogrammed decals heat pressed live on site at expo expo 2025
Detail of flooring inside of freeman's summery outdoor themed booth
Colorful booth with patches laid out for guests to choose from and heat press ready to make customized belt bags and coin purses
NFC tags pre embroidered onto belt bags that can be tapped and will open up a website on your phone to share info, a service we can provide
Off white belt bag with multiple colorful woven patches and monogrammed letters heat pressed on live at expo expo
Set up for large footprint booth with seating and ipads for info at freeman booth during expo expo 2025
Apdat staff operating heat press during live monogramming activation at expo expo 2025
Smaller wristlet / coin purse offering to be monogrammed or have woven patches applied to it live on site
Gorgeous bright colors draw in your eyes and create an item everyone wants to have
The freeman booth also had croquet mallets and balls to play while waiting for bags to be heat pressed live on site
Table layout of all woven patches and Monogram lettersets ready to be applied via heat press onto belt bags and coin purses
attendees choose between the different designs available and what letters they want applied to the item