WICHITA — A s a consumer herself, Ariel Westphal wants to expect more from the items she purchases, the budding Kansas entrepreneur said. And from a business perspective, that means crafting products that blend utility, beauty and long-last quality — even in something as simple as a box of tissues.
“I didn’t want to just create another Labubu, which is going to be trendy for 10 minutes and then go into a landfill,” said Westphal, who launched Blow Tissues in November amid an already-busy cold and flu season. “I really wanted to build something and continue building something that is useful and esthetically pleasing.”
Blow Tissues is a design-forward, refillable tissue system for modern homes that includes a reusable, design-grade clear box that pairs with bamboo lotion refills and simple subscriptions, she explained…