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Each hat begins as hand woven palm, creating natural variation in tone and texture so no two are exactly the same.

Mexican palm and trapilla are hand braided to deliver structure where it’s needed and airflow where it matters.

Each style is made in considered toast tones, from a sun-washed light palm through to a deeper extra dark toast - designed to sit naturally within the broader Akubra range.

Built for long days under Australian sun. by @softservestudio
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8 months ago
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There’s something different about designing for an Australian summer.

The sun is harsher. The days are longer. Sun protection isn’t optional - it’s essential.

Working with Akubra to bring this straw collection to life felt like real responsibility. Not just evolving an iconic Australian brand, but creating hats that will sit on people’s heads in real conditions - across beaches, bush tracks and backyards.

From early strategy and concept through to development, every decision was about honouring Akubra’s legacy while making something ready for now.

So proud to help shape this next chapter for Akubra.

@akubraofficial by @softservestudio
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8 months ago
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A few moments from behind the scenes. Material selection thanks to @laterre_corp, proto shooting for @hungsupply and leather duffel patterning in the sample room. by @softservestudio
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8 months ago
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🎾 +🍦Continuing our partnership with the @australianopen, we designed the official AO 2026  players’ backpack and media duffel – built for travel, tournament life and everything in between.

Gifted to every main draw, qualifying and junior player, plus the global media team, each piece is crafted from 100% recycled materials and shaped around what athletes actually value: function, durability and considered detail.

Proud to see them land in the hands of the world’s best. by @softservestudio
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8 months ago
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Working closely with our manufacturing partners, we developed the foam density, material composition and surface texture that shape how the footstool performs in everyday use. 

Elasticity, weight and durability were balanced to support the body through long feeding sessions, while keeping the form calm and considered in the home.

@shop.formi by @softservestudio
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8 months ago
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Colour was an important part of making the Formi Footstool feel at home – not clinical, not temporary, and not limited to the nursery.

We developed Formi’s colour, material and finish strategy to feel grounded in the Australian landscape, drawing from tones present in contemporary interiors. Eucalyptus, Red Earth, Sandstone, Silver Gum and Copper were chosen for their warmth and restraint, allowing the footstool to sit comfortably alongside the rest of the home.

The palette helps the product feel familiar, calm and easy to live with – from day one and beyond.

@shop.formi by @softservestudio
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8 months ago
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Introducing the Formi Footstool

@shop.formi grew out of the physical realities of baby feeding – the daily, repeated moments of breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and pumping that can place real strain on the body.

Founded by Lana Havenhand from first-hand experience, Formi began with a clear need: to create feeding support that genuinely helps parents, and still feels at home in everyday living spaces. We were brought on to help shape that intent into a finished product, supporting the footstool through design development and execution, alongside a colour, material and finish strategy for the brand moving forward.

Designed for real homes and everyday use, the Formi Footstool balances comfort, durability and restraint – a quiet piece supporting one of the most repeated rituals of early parenthood. by @softservestudio
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8 months ago
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Congrats to @joyrolla for picking up a Core77 Design Award - designed in collaboration with Soft Serve Studio & @vertdesignstudio

The design award/mould showed up in the mail, and we jumped outside cast our own.

Thanks to @core77 for the honour and for turning the award into part of the process. by @softservestudio
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a year ago
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Introducing The A3 Daily Tote - a refined everyday bag designed for @memobottle 

Built around the iconic form of the memobottle, this tote is all about slim, intentional carry. We started with the core idea: create a clean, compact bag that holds each memobottle size just right.

From there, every decision followed: internal organisation that feels intuitive, materials that balance structure with ease, and a silhouette that’s polished without feeling precious. It’s a simple bag, done with care - streamlined, functional, and built to move through the day as effortlessly as the bottle it was made for. by @softservestudio
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a year ago
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Meet The Daily Tote - designed for @memobottle to elevate everyday carry.

Slim, structured, and built around the iconic memobottle shape.

Perfect fit. Smart details. Effortless all day. by @softservestudio
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a year ago
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Hand-Pressed for @akubraofficial x @jakeross.art 

With the support of the talented folks at @softservestudio taken in Kempsey, New South Wales by @softservestudio
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2 years ago
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It’s the time of year when many of us are starting to slow down, looking toward the holidays and wrapping up projects. As much as it’s a time to switch off, it’s also a good time to think about what’s ahead. Forecast 2025 is our look forward, reflecting on a year’s worth of insights to help map what’s coming next.

Download the full report at Carryology.com

#trends #industry by @softservestudio
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2 years ago
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