Elizabeth B.
EB
Elizabeth B.
Director of Human Resources
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Kotis = Improved Culture"
5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

Kotis has been a HUGE improvement from our previous company store. We didn't realize it until we moved to Kotis, but we were actually stunting our own internal culture with our previous vendor. With Kotis, we've been able to Reward & Recognize employees with ease, we're excited about holiday gifts we're already working on (custom ugly sweaters - YES PLEASE), and we're rolling out New Hire store-fronts so our 100% remote employee population can get the swag they want right away upon hire, sent directly to their homes. Our experience to date has been pretty darn awesome! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

The only miss we've noticed so far is the opportunity for managers to be able to easily rewards & recognize their employees themselves. Today, managers have to ask HR, HR issues a Gift Card code, and the employee shops. It would be easier if the manager was able to have a budget set-up and had a dashboard where they could process a Gift Card code on their own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
UE
Verified User in Education Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Exceptional Service with Room for Improvement"
5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

I use Kotis Design for all the swag content for our events. I appreciate their brainstorming ideas and excellent service, which really help. They are very flexible and patient, especially when we have many constituents giving their opinions. Their customer service is top-notch, and the initial setup was extremely easy. I have already recommended Kotis Design to others and would likely do so again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

quality of certain items, like ceramic mugs and how the graphics were glued on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Madison McCausland of Kotis Design

Thank you so much for the positive review. I wanted to share a bit more context on our approach. We intentionally focus on higher‑quality, curated items rather than lower‑cost giveaways or endlessly scrolling catalogs. Our goal is to help our clients invest in swag that people actually keep, use, and see long‑term value in.

We partner directly with premium retail brands like Marine Layer, Fellow, Lululemon, and more, and we create a custom showcase based on products we’ve personally tested and love along with factors like your budget, quantity and use case. Through Kotis Picks (our take on a Wirecutter‑style review), we highlight best‑selling items and evaluate them on things like quality, feel, fit, wearability after washing, and overall durability. You can explore those picks here: https://kotisdesign.com/kotis-picks. Sometimes these picks are a higher end price point, but a lot of the time we prefer the more budget friendly options that feel expensive. One of my personal favorites right now is the Cutter & Buck Coastline 1/4 zip. Our CEO just posted that this Stanley Stella shirt is the best shirt he's ever worn: https://stanleystella.com/en-us/creator-2-0-vintage-satu041#color=1401

Thanks again for the feedback - our team is here to help guide you toward swag that delivers real return and that you're happy with so please reach out to me directly if I can help further.

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Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple, Human-Centered Design Process with Fast Shipping"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

Simple process with human interaction to discuss design intent and quick shipping Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

Lack of stock in desired color was not discovered until after proofing a design, forcing a redesign to an alternate color, which should have been identified earlier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Katie DeQuina of Kotis Design

Thanks for sharing this. We’re glad the process felt simple, human, and quick. That’s exactly what we aim for when helping clients turn design ideas into useful branded merch.

Your feedback on the stock issue is fair. Inventory can move quickly in swag because color and size availability often comes from shared supplier stock and can be purchased by other clients at any point. To help reduce issues like this, our typical process is to show products with available stock during selection and before starting mockups, then recheck before order submission in case anything has changed.

That said, we know it’s frustrating to adjust a design after product selection or proofing has started, and we want to avoid that whenever possible. We’re sharing this with our team as a reminder to flag inventory concerns early and remove unavailable items from showcases when product options are being reviewed.

Because this review is anonymous, we may not have the full context. If there’s anything we missed or if this still feels unresolved, please reach out to your account team and we’ll make sure a manager is looped in.

Appreciate you taking the time to write this, and we’re glad the final product gave your team more useful branding options beyond apparel.

Verified User in Hospitality
AH
Verified User in Hospitality
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Amy’s Helpful Guidance Made Finding Brand-Fit Items Easy"
5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

Amy was very helpful once she understood the scope of the project and was able to lead us to items that fit our brand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

nothing-Kotis seems to be our one stop shop for everyhting need to support our brand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Katie DeQuina of Kotis Design

Thanks for sharing this. We’re glad Amy was able to understand the project and guide you toward brand-fit products that made sense for your team and make Kotis a one stop shop for your swag.

That’s exactly where we want to be helpful: giving you access to strong branded merch options while helping narrow them down based on your brand, industry, and use case.

Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Cole H.
CH
Cole H.
"Great Product Range, but Quality Issues Persist"
4/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

I like the quick timing on everything from Kotis Design, as items usually take just 2-3 weeks to be delivered to our office. I also appreciate the vast selection of products and the different brands available for selection. When I joined my team, the onboarding process was quick and seamless, and Jason was able to handle all issues I had. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

The quality of some products is a bit of an issue. Some prints and logos do not always arrive clear and crisp, especially on cheap trinkets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Nic Thomassen of Kotis Design

Hey Cole! Thanks for your comments on our speed, selection, and your onboarding experience. We really appreciate it.

Regarding the note about print clarity on some of the smaller, lower‑cost items: totally fair callout. Detailed logos can be harder to print cleanly on smaller imprint areas. To ensure you’re happy with your order, we can provide free samples and pre‑production photos so you can see the item and print quality before anything goes to full production.

And as always, if something ever arrives and it doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ll always work with you to make it right. Sounds like you and your Project Manager have already connected, but let us know if you ever need anything.

Thanks for being a great partner and helping us continue to improve.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Effortless Merch Creation with Intuitive Platform and Quality Results"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

What I like best about Kotis Design is how simple they make the entire merch process. As a user, I can quickly browse options, customize designs, and place orders without dealing with complicated steps or slow turnaround times. Their platform feels intuitive, the product quality is consistently strong, and everything arrives looking exactly the way I expected. It saves me time, keeps things organized, and makes creating branded items feel effortless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

One thing I dislike about Kotis Design is that some customization options can feel a bit limited depending on the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KJ
Kennedi J.
Learning and Development Coordinator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fantastic Swag Solutions with Stellar Support"
5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

I like how the representatives are very welcoming and quick to respond to my inquiries or requests. Also, there is a great variety of options and brands to choose from. The catalog is huge and it feels like they have just about everything. The platform is very straightforward and easy to navigate, making it simple to order from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

Nothing. I thought everything was great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Madison McCausland of Kotis Design

Kennedi,

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your review.

It’s great to hear that our team has been responsive and easy to work with, that’s something we genuinely care about. We’re also glad the platform and catalog have been helpful. We put a lot of thought into making it easy to navigate while still offering a wide range of brands and options, so it’s always nice to hear that’s coming through.

Thanks again for trusting Kotis. We’re excited to keep supporting you and your team on future projects.

Kelly B.
KB
Kelly B.
"Excellent Service with a User-Friendly Portal"
5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

I have been using Kotis Design for several years to order products for company events, and I know I can always rely on receiving high-quality products from dependable suppliers. I love the easy-to-use order portal, which makes the process straightforward and smooth. The Kotis Design team consistently provides great customer service, responding quickly to any questions or concerns I have. I also appreciate that their design team does a fantastic job of placing logos on products, and I've never needed to request changes when reviewing proofs. I feel confident submitting my orders, knowing they are in good hands, and that I will receive them when I need them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

Currently, the Kotis team sends out purchase estimate invoices via email and sometimes I have to ask for the estimate more than once. If the estimate could be uploaded into the portal and attached to my order with an automated email notification indicating it's available for download, this would streamline the process and likely increase the speed at which a purchaser receives their estimate, which would also decrease the wait time to get a purchase order created and shared back to the Kotis Design team so they can send the order to production. Additionally, being able to go into the order and populate the PO number once available so that the order can be finalized would also speed up the entire process versus having to email the Kotis team to share the PO number.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very responsive customer service"
4/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

Working with Kotis Design has been a great experience. My account manager has always been incredibly quick to respond to all of my (many!) questions and requests, and I’ve really appreciated the responsiveness. Proofs are always turned around quickly when I ask for them, which makes the whole process smooth and stress-free. On top of that, everyone I’ve interacted with has been super friendly and easy to work with. Overall, I’ve found the team to be reliable, professional, and genuinely pleasant—I would definitely recommend them! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

The quarterly platform fee is quite high Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ian M.
IM
Ian M.
Financial Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Exceptional Service with Room for Clarity"
5/5
What do you like best about Kotis Design?

I used Kotis Design very recently to order 30 hats for my team and the service reps are fast and responsive, always there for me. What I really appreciate is that we didn't have much team swag before, but now everyone on the team has a branded product thanks to Kotis. Also, the initial setup of Kotis Design was very easy! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kotis Design?

I didn't catch the $150 digitization fee until after I got the invoice—this is mostly on me, but I wish that was a little more clear. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.