Ink+Volt

Overview

Ink+Volt is a lifestyle brand offering planners, notebooks, pens, stationery, and office supplies focused on productivity, organization, and personal growth. Founded via Kickstarter, it targets individuals seeking tools for goal achievement and success in work and life, with products emphasizing quality design across pillars like success, creativity, health, and mindfulness.¹²³⁵

History

Ink+Volt was founded in 2014 by Kate Matsudaira, a technology executive and startup founder, who launched a Kickstarter for her ideal planner after years of searching for the perfect notebook. The campaign exceeded its goal by over $100,000, with initial orders packed and shipped from her home. In 2016, the company expanded by launching over 100 products in one summer, growing from a small operation to a community-oriented brand while maintaining hands-on fulfillment practices.¹³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed by Ink+Volt, but specific manufacturing locations are not disclosed in available sources. Initial production involved Kickstarter fulfillment from the founder's home, suggesting outsourced manufacturing from the start.³

Notable Products

• Ink+Volt Planner - Best-selling planner for goal setting and productivity used worldwide.
• Spiral Dashboard Deskpad - Deskpad for weekly task organization and prioritization.
• Notebooks - Range of notebooks for notes, journaling, and organization.
• Pens - Selection of pens for reliable writing and daily use.

Reputation

Ink+Volt is regarded by productivity enthusiasts as a provider of functional, well-designed tools stemming from a successful Kickstarter origin, with features in outlets like New York Magazine and The Washington Post. Users value its focus on goals and organization, though limited scale and employee count suggest a niche rather than dominant market position. No major criticisms noted in sources.¹²³