Our story

About Cute Futures.

A bodybuilder who loves cute things, a plain doorknob in his bedroom, and the prototype that turned into a brand.

Nicolas Berndt, founder of Cute Futures Nicolas Berndt · Founder & CEO

The founder of Cute Futures.

Hello! My name is Nicolas Berndt and I am the CEO of Cute Futures. I’m currently a student at Stanford University. Being a bodybuilder and powerlifter, people often have certain expectations about my interests and hobbies. However, I have always loved cute and adorable things.

At Cute Futures, we believe that embracing your true self is what makes you unique and strong. We want to promote the idea that liking cute things is not just for a certain type of person, but for anyone who wants to add a little bit of charm to their lives.

Liking cute things isn’t just for a certain type of person. It’s for anyone who wants to add a little charm to their life.

How it started.

It all started when I was redecorating my bedroom a few months ago. I noticed that my door knob was a bit plain and lacked personality. I wanted to add something cute and fun to it, but I couldn’t find any cute doorknob covers in the market that I liked. That’s when the idea hit me, why not create my own cute doorknob covers?

I began to experiment with different designs, materials, and techniques until I finally came up with a prototype that I was proud of. My friends and family loved my doorknob covers, and they encouraged me to turn my passion into a business.

Cat doorknob cover prototype
Penguin doorknob cover prototype
Frog doorknob cover prototype
Bear doorknob cover prototype
As seen by 130,000+ doors and counting
★ 4.9 / 5 20,000+ reviews 5 cute characters Made by hand Ships from US

What’s next for Cute Futures.

The next step for Cute Futures is to create door knob covers for door knob levers and introduce new designs. Additionally, we are eager to expand further into the fitness industry, which may involve producing adorable gym equipment or buff stuffed animals.

If any of these ideas intrigue you, we sincerely appreciate your support! Thank you for taking the time to learn about our story. Have a wonderful day.

Nicolas Berndt
Founder & CEO · Cute Futures · Stanford '29

What we believe.

01

Cute is for everyone.

Bodybuilder or kindergartner. Engineer or florist. Liking cute things isn’t a personality, it’s a small daily joy. We want everyone to have access to it.

02

Quality, always.

Soft polyester plush. Real embroidered faces. Stretch elastic that grips firm without squeezing. Each one tested before it ships.

03

Made with care.

Designed and tested by the founder. Shipped from the US in 4 to 8 days. 30-day no-questions returns if you’re not in love.

What’s in every cover

Three things, every time.

Grippy fabric

Stays put on every turn. No slipping, no spinning.

Soft to touch

Plush polyester, gentle on hands. Even gentler on doorknobs.

Fits any knob

Stretchy elastic band, fits round, oval, lever knobs from 1.75" to 2.75".