NEON PLUME DESIGN HOUSE | OKC & BEYOND
Vibrant Elegance. Bold Execution.
Mixed-media design and production for individuals and brands that refuse to blend in. Every stitch, every print, every cut, every hand-drawn letter is made with intention.
Elevate your everyday with unique, bold designs.
Handcrafted originals that make the ordinary feel intentional — from custom pens and printed goods to one-of-a-kind pieces you won't find anywhere else.
Built Different. On Purpose.
We're a mixed-media design house that does custom, artisan-quality work. We take extreme pride in what we produce — it's part of our DNA. We look through a wide-angle lens, always hunting for new product ideas and unconventional methods that push what's possible.
If you've been told "it can't be done," that's where we start.
We don't compete with volume production shops. We operate where they can't — prototyping, iterating, and delivering handcrafted work that traditional operations don't have the flexibility or the nerve to attempt.
The Good Stuff
We don't mass-produce. We engineer. Every project starts with the question: what's the best possible way to execute this?
Handlettering | Design
Original Handcrafted Lettering & Artwork
Every design starts with pencil and paper. No AI generation. No template libraries. We design specifically for production, which means what you approve on screen is what you get on fabric, film, or surface. This is foundational design work — the kind that gives your brand a signature, not a stock look.
DTF Printed Materials
Ink Beyond Apparel
Full-color direct-to-film printing on apparel, accessories, bags, cases, and surfaces most shops won't touch. We're constantly testing new substrates and applications. If you've got an unconventional surface and an idea, we'll run the tests and give you an honest answer on whether it holds up. Custom design included, or bring your own artwork.
Embroidery & Fabric
Precision Thread. Every Single Stitch.
Classic logo embroidery, experimental applications, unconventional surfaces. We run a commercial-grade Barudan machine and give every project the same exacting attention — first prototype or fiftieth order. No minimums on custom work.
Laser Engraving & Cutting
Etched with intent. Built to last.
Custom laser engraving on wood, acrylic, leather, metal, and more. From branded signage and corporate gifts to personalized keepsakes, laser work delivers a level of detail and permanence that printing can't match. Whether you need intricate detail work or clean custom shapes, we'll find the right execution for your project.
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TIP: You need at least two cards to perform the effect
TIP: You need at least two cards to perform the effect
TIP: You need at least two cards to perform the effect
TIP: You need at least two cards to perform the effect
In Development
Neon Plume is a living studio — we're always testing new techniques, materials, and product ideas.
Here's what's on the workbench now:
Machine-Knit Beanies & More
We're building out our knitting capabilities with restored vintage Brother machines. Exploring custom colorwork, stitch patterns, and small-run production. Not yet available for client orders, but keep watching.
Wax Seal Handles
Handturned handles paired with custom seal dies. In early development. If this is something you need, reach out — we'd love to co-develop with the right partner.
New Substrates & Surfaces
We're constantly testing DTF adhesion, embroidery compatibility, and print durability on materials that aren't in anyone's playbook. If you've got a "can this be done?" question, we're probably already asking it too.
What's With the Plume?
Every design that leaves this studio starts the same way — with a pencil in hand and paper on the table. Before anything hits a screen, a machine, or a surface, it exists as a sketch, a line, a mark made by hand.
The plume is the origin point. It's the stroke that becomes the lettering. The concept sketch that becomes the embroidery pattern. The rough idea scribbled at midnight that becomes something a client puts their name on. In a world racing to automate everything, our design house starts analog — because the best work comes from the hand before it ever reaches the machine.
Neon Plume Design House is a mixed-media custom production studio based in Oklahoma City, founded by Melissa Talkington — a designer, developer, and relentless maker who brings engineering rigor to every piece that leaves the studio.
Neon Plume exists for clients who want something made with thought, care, and a willingness to try what hasn't been tried before.
