hey ★ sooj

Hi!! Lots of new faces here, so here’s a lil intro & logo refresh 🐻⭐️ I’m Suge (soo-ji) or Sooj, a Korean-American artist based in the Chicago suburbs. I studied graphic design at UIUC and started doing pop-ups in November 2023. What began as a side gig turned into my full time job after a layoff and I’m still here because of your support. 🥺 After many many markets, I realized I wanted something a bit more lowkey rather than my face everywhere lol, so here’s a logo refresh!! Some products will still have my old logo as I slowly make this transition within the year to reduce waste. 🤝 Thanks for being here! 💚sooj (Also my husband made this song give it a listen on Spotify 😛)

Excited to welcome hey ✿ sooj to Stationery Fest 2026! @heysooj hey ✿ sooj is a proudly AAPI woman-owned small business that offers handmade stationery, gifts, and goods Important Stationery Fest Timeline: Stationery Fest team is going through all the emails, and getting all your questions answered! Please don’t hesitate to send us an email! - Tickets are now live! - Stationery Fest Workshop Application Now Open (Workshop schedule to be released end of March) - Exhibitor Application Phase 2 will open soon - applications are continuing to be reviewed We need your help to make this possible, please email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) if you are interested in behind the scene volunteering the day off or involved in longer term planning volunteer leader (paid, see website!) At Stationery Fest, we bring together independent and international stationery brands to create experiences centered around writing, storytelling, and community. Working closely with each brand, Stationery Fest creates space to learn about the ideas, values, and creative processes behind the tools we use every day - through hands-on workshops, customization experiences, and thoughtfully curated conversations and gatherings. Founded in New York, Stationery Fest exists to bring people closer to stationery, deepen connections within the community, and help each person discover creative tools that resonate with how they think, write, and express themselves.

Hey sooj updates 💫 1. New free prints with every purchase (while supplies last) 2. Spring markets 🌷 @marketsformakers @renegadecraft 3. LCF photo dump - I recently came back from @littlecraftfest in Texas! This has been my second stationery event and I’m not going to lie it’s super intimidating being surrounded by so many talented artists that I admire. Imposter syndrome fr fr lol. 

Thank you @littlecraftplace for creating such a wonderful market. I’m still processing that whole weekend, but feeling super loved, grateful, and tired haha. Thankful to be part of such a warm community! ☺️💗 See you soon ✌️

CAPTURING THOUGHTS IS FUN! The @marthamae.beautifulthings Outpost is stocked with new notebooks, pens, and washi tape so you can build your dream stationery kit! Accessorize with a @rawson_ charm to add a bit of whimsy to your journaling.

🌷Happy spring🌷 It’s been so rainy over here in Chicago, but the weathers been getting warmer!! I’ve been working on a lot of wedding commissions, refreshing my display, rebranding(???), and brewing up new ideas for summer. 👀 Next weekend I’ll be making my way to Texas for @littlecraftfest !! First trip of the year, wahooo! I’ll have an LCF exclusive postcard that comes FREE with every purchase 💕 Can’t wait to see new and familiar faces. See you soon! 👋☺️

FOR YOUR WASHI TAPE OBSESSION @heysooj ’s illustrations bring joy to each person that experiences them. Line your notebooks, decorate your pages, and adhere your notes with these adorable washi tapes.

Some illustrations I made for E+C’s wedding! Had so much fun bringing their vision to life in these little details, very happy with how these turned out. 💗☺️

Introducing some new washi to brighten up your stationery! Drew these cuties last Thanksgiving and finally got them made into washi. Available this weekend at @chicagostationeryfest and on my website 🐶🍋

Hello 👋 It’s been a busy winter over here! It was my first time participating in the @faire_wholesale winter market, and I’ve been busy packing orders. I also cleaned my office and I’m feeling reallllll proud of myself. 😌 Next month I’ll be at @chicagostationeryfest , debuting some new items and a CSF exclusive postcard that comes FREE with every purchase ⭐️ My website has been down while I catch up on wholesale orders and give it a much needed refresh, but it’ll be back open by the end of the month! Thank you for all the support and patience as hey sooj continues to grow 💛 see you soon!

A toast to the new year 🍞🥂 Available on my website and wholesale available with direct link in bio! 💚

Year 2 of supporting your local introvert!! Forever grateful for all the love and constant support. 🥹🫶 Sending lots of love, warmth, and stationery to you all. See you next year!! ❄️ 💛 sooj

Hello!! Please order by 5 PM today for guaranteed shipping by tomorrow and arrival before Christmas (according to USPS 🎄) I’ll also be at Renegade this weekend for some last-minute Christmas shopping ⭐️