Timber Relay Studio Logo

Timber Relay Studio

Fostering Corporate Bonds Through Flowers

Over many years we've learned that effective corporate gifting isn’t about flawless bouquets, but about grasping the subtle craft of professional relationships and the right timing.

Tackling the Corporate Gifting Challenge

Back in 2010s, we kept hearing the same frustration from business clients: "Beautiful flowers, but they arrived after the meeting ended." That's when we realized we weren't just arranging flowers—we were managing moments that could make or break professional relationships.

The Timing Transformation We Discovered

Our breakthrough came from a frazzled client in 2021. Their crucial investor meeting was moved up by three hours, and they needed arrangements delivered to match. Instead of saying "impossible," our team developed what we now call "flex-timing"—arrangements designed to look perfect whether they arrive at 9 AM or 2 PM.

"Today we craft arrangements with multiple 'peak moments' across the day, so your flowers never seem idle."

Corporate meeting room with carefully timed floral arrangements that maintain elegance throughout business hours

Real Business Impact

Arrangements that adapt to your schedule, not the other way around

Our Approach to Solving Problems

We crafted this method after seeing too many thoughtful gestures backfire into awkward moments instead of fostering genuine connections.

The Context Discovery Phase

We learned through experience when a client's celebratory bouquet arrived amid a difficult company restructuring. Today we ask questions that florists typically overlook: What’s happening in your business at the moment? What’s the mood of the workplace?

Recent example: A client aimed to mark a partnership, yet shared that their partner firm was coping with a family bereavement. We moved from festive cheer to considerate support—same partnership acknowledgment, but a wholly different emotional tone.

The Practical Reality Check

Stunning arrangements that are hard to sustain become awkward within days. We learned to tailor designs for real office settings—air conditioning, fluctuating light, busy front desks that may forget to water.

Our "office-ready" picks feature flowers that dry gracefully instead of wilting, and layouts that appear deliberate even if upkeep isn’t perfect after a hectic week.

The Follow-Through Innovation

We realized the true impact happens after delivery. A client noted that visitors were asking about the flowers weeks later, still looking fresh. That showed we weren’t merely delivering gifts—we were sparking ongoing conversations.

Now we include discreet care cards to help the recipient keep the arrangements looking professional longer, along with seasonal refresh options for clients who want to maintain a polished presence year-round.

The Team Behind the Work

We aren’t your usual florists, and that may be why our approach resonates. With roots in business consulting and hospitality management, we see gifting as relationship-building, not merely decoration.

Kaveri Mehta, Lead Design Curator at Timber Relay Studio, reviewing corporate floral arrangements

Avery Collins

Head Design Curator

Former hospitality manager who observed how flowers shape guest experiences in luxury settings. Avery brings that same focus on environmental psychology to corporate environments, explaining how floral selections influence business talks and first impressions.

Corporate Psychology Environmental Design Seasonal Planning
Prithvi Khandelwal, Client Relations Director, discussing corporate gifting strategy with business clients

Alex Kim

Client Relations Director

Starting in business consulting, Alex learned that durable partnerships hinge on thoughtful gestures many firms miss. Alex focuses on timing, cultural nuances, and the delicate craft of cultivating business relationships through meaningful gifts.

Business Strategy Cultural Sensitivity Partnership Development
Timber Relay Studio workshop space where corporate flower arrangements are designed and prepared for business delivery