Our Story
Sweet Zion began in 2010 when owner, Sophie Ulibarri's career path collided with her personal passions of fine art + exceptional design. Her corporate role in the non-profit sector led her into the occasional design responsibility + in those moments, she found the greater market had a need for her unique, creative voice. It began with social gatherings, corporate functions + then grew into a full-service creative studio. Not unlike the non-profit days, Sophie still wears many hats: business owner, designer, creative director, team leader, merchandiser, mentor, + tech support (those who know her personally will get a laugh at that one). The Sweet Zion team has now grown from 1 to 7.
Sweet Zion takes pride in its ability to create heirloom branding pieces that are carefully tailored to fit a client's identity curating both high quality products + an outstanding client experience. Fundamentally, it's about celebrating life's precious + most memorable moments in big ways equally for all. Design, printing, + assembly services are done in-house, distinguishing them from other stationery outfits. After 14 years, Sweet Zion has established itself as one of the few premier stationery + branding operations in the country. The studio's reach far extends its geographic location with successfully executed events in Kenya, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, + India, to name just a few. Sweet Zion recognizes that much of its successes are owed to their clients - the ones whose trust, vision, + style employs them to create the bespoke dreams + innovations they have become known for.
About Sophie
A midwestern native, Sophie grew up on the plains of Nebraska. She credits much of her work ethic + creativity to this upbringing. As with many, the mountains called + she went. In fact, she stayed. She lives in Denver with her husband Tim + their two children, Benny + Evie.
Her passion for fine art + exceptional design expressed itself early on, growing into a series of hobbies to exercise early giftings. A self-taught graphic designer, Sophie found working in today's design programs allowed her to create original art in a way that it can be reproduced with craftsman methods. As a child, she recalls visits to her mother's employer - a production print facility. Early memories find her pasted up against the production floor windows watching the busy machines whirring + fly wheels turning. With such peaked interest, it's no surprise she finds herself commandeering a letterpress or other bindery equipment most days.