What Makes It So Great:
- The perfect leave-behind for graphic design students and creative professionals
- Ideal swag bag addition for events, workshops, or conferences
- Budget-friendly and accessible at all price points
- Effortless to install and use—no tools, no stress
- Left-handed and tactile-sensitive friendly by design
Pad Tie™
The First Sticker-Based Book lock
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OverviewPad Tie™is my original invention and intellectual property—born from the simple need to keep my oversized sketchbook closed and protected. Since then, it’s evolved into a powerful multi-tool for paper lovers, students, professionals, and anyone who relies on notebooks, planners, or sketchbooks in their daily life. -
The ProblemPaper users everywhere face the same issue:
No reliable way to keep books closed.- Built-in elastics? Only available in select books.
- Binder clips? Bulky and damaging.
- Rubber bands? Often too tight, too loose, or break with use.
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My RoleI took Pad Tie™ from concept to market through:- Product Invention & IP Protection
- Brand Strategy & Naming
- Illustration & Graphic Design
- Print Production & Packaging
- Creative Direction & Commercial Art
- Photography & Instructional Icon Design
- Market Testing, Refinement, and Rollout
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The SolutionPad Tie™ is the first-ever sticker-based book lock—a simple two-piece tool:
a Pad (sticker) and a Tie (re-positionable sticker band). It installs in seconds and fits most:- Sketchbooks
- Notebooks
- Binders
- Planners
- Folders
- DIY Portfolios
Brand colors and logo marks. Red Black and gray are the main elements with the others used as accents.
Brand Fonts. Headline and
body copy.
body copy.
How It Works
Each Pad Tie™ pack includes two components:
🟣 2 Pads – durable, adhesive base.
🔵 1 Tie – a flexible fabric based re-useable band.
Together, they form a simple, reusable lock for books, planners, binders, and more.
To make setup easy, I designed a set of custom icons that walk users through the install process—no instructions needed, just stick, wrap, and go.
🟣 2 Pads – durable, adhesive base.
🔵 1 Tie – a flexible fabric based re-useable band.
Together, they form a simple, reusable lock for books, planners, binders, and more.
To make setup easy, I designed a set of custom icons that walk users through the install process—no instructions needed, just stick, wrap, and go.
Special Features
While Pad Tie™ is the first-ever sticker-based book lock, it’s not the first lock ever made. That’s why standing out required more than function—it demanded intelligent design, broad usability, and thoughtful details that set it apart.
Here’s what makes Pad Tie truly special:
Here’s what makes Pad Tie truly special:
Interactive Pad Tie Poster
On July 31, 2025, the Interactive Pad Tie™ Poster was born.
As a newly invented product, Pad Tie’s™ biggest challenge has always been awareness—how do you sell something people don’t know they need yet? This campaign was my answer.
The poster looks like a display—but it’s actually a functioning sketchbook with a real Pad Tie attached. It invites people to try the product right there in the wild—before they buy.
And the best part? 📝 A hidden note falls out when you open the book.
Shhh… don’t ruin the surprise.
On July 31, 2025, the Interactive Pad Tie™ Poster was born.
As a newly invented product, Pad Tie’s™ biggest challenge has always been awareness—how do you sell something people don’t know they need yet? This campaign was my answer.
The poster looks like a display—but it’s actually a functioning sketchbook with a real Pad Tie attached. It invites people to try the product right there in the wild—before they buy.
And the best part? 📝 A hidden note falls out when you open the book.
Shhh… don’t ruin the surprise.
Made for Real People
Pad Tie™ was designed with everyone in mind—
✔️ Lefties
✔️ People with tactile sensitivities
✔️ Folks who misplace things constantly
✔️ Messy desks, busy lives, and brains full of ideas
In other words: real humans.
To highlight these everyday use cases, I created a library of simple, relatable photos that show Pad Tie in action—no models, no fluff, just real solutions for real situations.
Pad Tie™ was designed with everyone in mind—
✔️ Lefties
✔️ People with tactile sensitivities
✔️ Folks who misplace things constantly
✔️ Messy desks, busy lives, and brains full of ideas
In other words: real humans.
To highlight these everyday use cases, I created a library of simple, relatable photos that show Pad Tie in action—no models, no fluff, just real solutions for real situations.
Extension: The Synergy Code
To expand Pad Tie’s™ mission, I created The Synergy Code—a workbook that supports creative thinkers with structure, focus, and strategy. Together, these tools help users capture ideas, protect them, and take action.
To expand Pad Tie’s™ mission, I created The Synergy Code—a workbook that supports creative thinkers with structure, focus, and strategy. Together, these tools help users capture ideas, protect them, and take action.
Final Thoughts
Pad Tie™ started as a personal solution and grew into a creative brand with a mission: Support paper people. I’m proud to say that we’re just getting started.
Follow the journey at padtie.co or on Instagram, and watch this brand lock into place across the world.
Follow the journey at padtie.co or on Instagram, and watch this brand lock into place across the world.
© KIMBERLY LAVON 2000-2025.
PROUDLY WOMAN OWNED &
CHICANA MADE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
PROUDLY WOMAN OWNED &
CHICANA MADE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.