Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Apparel & Promotional Products in Oceanside, CA
Since 1995, Impact Design has been a trusted provider of premium apparel, printing, and promotional product solutions for brands, teams, and events. Founded in Oceanside, California, by U.S. Marine Nathan Hickox and local entrepreneur Lara Minglana, our veteran-owned business has evolved from a garage-based operation to a full-service promotional products provider serving San Diego North County, Camp Pendleton, and beyond. Our expertise spans screen printing, embroidery, digital printing, vehicle wraps, dye sublimation, and branded merchandise, making us a comprehensive one-stop shop for marketing needs.We maintain a deep commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement, reflected in our loyal client base and multigenerational family ownership that now includes our second generation of team members. Through continuous innovation in printing technology and personalized service, we deliver impactful promotional solutions tailored to each client's unique requirements.
Services
Screen Printing
Embroidery
Business Printing
Vehicle Wraps
Promotional Products
Dye Sublimation
Military Coins
Custom Apparel
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1995 with multigenerational industry experience
- One-stop shop offering 8+ printing specialties and 50+ promotional product categories
- Military veteran co-founder with commitment to veteran community
- Custom solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small local enterprises
- Quality-focused production with dedicated team pride in every project
Services
Screen Printing
Expert screen printing services for custom apparel and promotional materials. We use commercial-grade equipment to produce durable, vibrant designs on various fabrics. Ideal for team uniforms, corporate wear, and event merchandise where lasting quality matters.
Embroidery
Precision embroidery for logos, patches, and personalized apparel. Our advanced digitization process ensures crisp, professional results on garments and accessories. Perfect for corporate branding, uniforms, and special occasion garments requiring sophisticated presentation.
Promotional Products
Comprehensive selection of promotional products from pens to tech accessories. We offer customization through multiple printing methods to create effective marketing materials. These branded items serve as practical advertising tools for businesses of all sizes.
Vehicle Wraps
Full and partial vehicle wrap solutions for business mobile advertising. Our durable vinyl wraps transform company vehicles into moving billboards with custom graphics and branding elements that withstand daily wear and weather exposure.
Business Printing
Professional business printing services for marketing materials and office supplies. Capabilities include full-color business cards, flyers, and stationery. We maintain tight quality control to ensure consistent, professional results for all printed materials.
People
Nathan Hickox
Co-Founder/Owner
U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 30+ years experience in the promotional products industry. Established Impact Design in 1995 to serve local businesses and military communities in San Diego County.
Lara Minglana
Co-Founder/Owner
Oceanside native and entrepreneur who co-founded Impact Design in 1995. Started the business as a research project before turning it into a commercial enterprise with her husband Nathan Hickox.
Questions
What types of promotional products do you offer?
We provide over 50 categories including pens, drinkware, bags, tech accessories, military challenge coins, and custom embroidered patches for businesses and organizations.
Do you handle custom apparel printing for small businesses?
Yes, we specialize in custom screen printing and embroidery for local businesses, schools, and events with no minimum order requirements.
Can you handle large quantity orders?
Yes, our commercial printing capabilities support both small and bulk orders while maintaining consistent quality across all production volumes.
What printing methods do you use?
We offer screen printing, digital printing, embroidery, heat transfer, and dye sublimation technologies to suit various materials and design requirements.
Do you serve military organizations?
Yes, we create custom apparel and promotional items for Camp Pendleton units and military-affiliated organizations since our founding in 1995.
Reviews (6)
Brandon Willis
Jun 06, 2022
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I've been coming to impact design for about nine years now. They are amazing. If you need any custom designs, printed clothing, embroidery, vinyl stickers, or any other custom apparel they are incredible! I've established a relationship with them and they have bent over backwards to make sure my needs are met. They always welcome you with an optimistic attitude and creative insight to make your ideas exactly how you want them. Casey at the front desk is super knowledgeable and knows pretty much every item in the catalog. The owner Nathan has literally worked extra hours to get my projects finished before my deadlines. I will support Impact Design forever.
Alisha Farnum
Jun 05, 2022
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Impact Design did an excellent job on my children's sports team jerseys. They were able to work my limited deadline and were a better deal than 3 other local companies in comparison for what I needed. Great customer service and excellent work!
Lauren Ragudo
May 27, 2022
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I love this shop. Every item they do they put there love into. From the sports signs that represent our local high schools or even designing amazing embroidery for a stole. You will always get a great price and beautiful work.
Jeff Starkey
Apr 08, 2022
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Staff was friendly and helpful. I got some detailed embroidery done on some hats and it came out great!
Marilyn Conway
Mar 29, 2022
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Impact design was super professional, responsive, fast, and did a great job with our team shirts! Casey was great, friendly and knowledgeable and everyone there was spectacular! Highly recommend their services.
Heidi Koehler
Feb 26, 2022
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Have worked with Impact Design for many years on logo placement and color to print and embroider on business apparel for our companies. Excellent service by Casey and Nathan. Highly recommend!
