Our Story Begins in 2006
Long before S & E Designs had a website, a printer, or even a business plan, there was just the two of us.
In 2006, I met my beautiful wife, Stormy. We said "I do," and our journey together began.
One thing I've always admired about Stormy is her belief that everybody deserves a smile.
Sometimes it's celebrating a special moment. Sometimes it's helping someone through a difficult day. And sometimes it's nothing more than a friendly hello that lets somebody know they matter.
That's just who she is.
And that simple belief became the foundation of how we wanted to do business.
From Yard Signs to T-Shirts
Years later, when the world could use a few more smiles, Stormy had an idea. She wanted to start a yard-sign business.
We both had full-time jobs, but we gave it a try.
For about two and a half years, we spent our spare time putting out celebration yard signs, helping families make birthdays, milestones, and special occasions a little more memorable.
We worked hard, had a wonderful time together, and discovered how rewarding it was to be part of someone else's happiness.
Then Stormy was ready for our next adventure.
She wanted to make T-shirts—and she wanted us to do it right.
So in 2024, we purchased our first commercial DTF printer, and the next chapter of S & E Designs began.
What started as another adventure together has grown into a business helping creators, shirt makers, and small businesses bring their ideas to life.
Small-Town Roots. Big Hearts.
We're proud to call Wink, Texas, home.
We're blessed with three wonderful children and two beautiful grandchildren, and family remains at the heart of everything we do.
Stormy works as a teacher's aide supporting children in special education, while Eric serves as mayor of Wink.
We both believe in giving back, helping our neighbors, and doing what we can to make our community a better place.
Growing up and living in a small town teaches you something important: Your word matters, your reputation is earned, and the way you treat people says everything about who you are.
Those are values we carry into our business every day.
Online Convenience. Dependable Service.
We love the convenience of modern technology, but we don't believe technology should take the people out of business.
We want ordering to be simple, while still providing the kind of service where people feel recognized, appreciated, and respected.
Where questions deserve answers.
Where quality matters.
And where people take responsibility for the promises they make.
We know many of our customers are building businesses of their own. The transfers we print may become the shirts they sell to their customers, the products they create for a special celebration, or the beginning of something they've dreamed about doing for years.
We understand that your customers are counting on you, and you're counting on us.
That's a responsibility we don't take lightly.
When you trust us with your order, you're giving us an opportunity to become part of something important to you. We want to earn that trust through quality, honesty, and dependable service.
Building Something That Lasts
We believe success is about more than what you earn or what you own.
It's about the relationships you build, the opportunities you create, and the difference you make in the lives of others.
We want S & E to become something that lasts—not simply a successful business, but something built on principles our children and grandchildren can be proud of.
Something that creates opportunities for others and reminds the people who become part of our journey that they matter.
We believe success is something worth sharing.
And we want the way we do business today to reflect the legacy we hope to leave tomorrow.
The Reason Behind It All
We may have started with yard signs, and we may be printing DTF transfers today, but our purpose hasn't changed.
We want people to feel valued. We want to build relationships worth keeping. We want to do work we can be proud of.
And if we can help somebody accomplish something important to them, make their day a little easier, or simply put a smile on their face, then we've done something worthwhile.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about us.
We're glad you're here, and we'd love the opportunity to be part of your story, too.
Making a Positive Difference with a Smile.
Keep Smiling! ❤️ Stormy & Eric