Tucked away in the enchanting City of Wells, the smallest but arguably most beautiful city in the country lies the home of TINIT. After an unsuccessful quest to find an attractive firelighter storage tin, TINIT was founded by Oscar, a 21 year old design engineering student. The initial aim was to create a unique firelighter storage solution which soon grew into a small business that designs and makes the perfect unusual but functional tins and gifts. 

 

Whilst helping my parents renovate a small cottage as an AirBnB in the heart of Wells, I was tasked with finding a funky storage solution for firelighters with the aim of concealing the smell and the garish orange cardboard packaging, whilst keeping the firelighters safe, dry and away from pets and children. To my surprise my search was unsuccessful which is where TINIT was born. I started designing a funky firelighter storage tin allowing them to feature on the hearth, next to the wood burner, without ruining the aesthetic of this eclectic little cottage. 

The tin received so many compliments from guests and so many asking where we got it from that I realised there was a big opportunity to create stylish firelighter and match tins, which proved extremely successful. After initial feedback I was able to add new colourways and reinvest the proceeds to expand TINIT’s range by designing the latest and highly popular “STUFF” tins. 

TINIT is mainly a one-man team (with my mum and girlfriend roped in to help with packaging orders). I am passionate about providing unique and functional gifts for those who are hard to buy for, like myself. Every tin is available in a variety of stylish colour combinations, ensuring there's an option for every individual. 

Each tin is individually and meticulously checked before being packaged (using recycled and recyclable packaging materials where possible) and shipped out of TINIT’s home in Wells. 

All of TINIT’s goods come in a premium dual finish with a gloss overlay on the design to highlight the funky patterns and catch the light creating that subtle shimmer, whilst the matte backgrounds oozes quality and sophistication.  

Feedback and new product ideas are always welcomed as it helps TINIT design and deliver the best possible products to our valued customers.

Keep an eye out as there are many new products in the pipeline.