About us (old)
FunkyFunYou is a handmade earring brand, but it is also so much more. FunkyFunYou creates not only jewellery, but a way of thinking and living. Funky living is playful, crafty and sparks creativity. It's a lifestyle that champions difference, and supports individuality.
The founder Amy‘s background in landscape architecture and media informs her design process through vibrant colours, creation of miniature art and a funky perspective of what jewellery can be.
Each FunkyFunYou product possesses a tiny fantasy world of its own, carrying a meaning with no boundaries, travelling across memories timelessly, from the past, for the present and into the future.
Team
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Amy is a driving force behind the FunkyFunYou brand, using her skills and knowledge to create compelling visual content and products. She directs the team, and also make lots of our designs in her garage studio in Kaurna (Adelaide). |
Anna is an illustrator, graphic designer and copywriter, currently base in Naarm (Melbourne), and she was immediately drawn to the FunkyFunYou brand philosophy. Workshops, market and social media are her forte, so you're likely to see her on Insta or in front of a class! |
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| Alison is the team forever supporter and business strategist. She take cares of all the 'boring' side of the business, finance, inventory etc. She is always very organised and help navigating business to the right direction. | Shirley is a Kaurna (Adelaide) based glass artist & maker. She is now assisting with our workshop and online store. She is more than happy to patiently and warmly handle any inquiries from our customers. |
What’s our inspiration?
- We influence each other
All of the FunkyFunYou team members have different skills, interests and backgrounds. This means that we can learn from each other and inspire each other. For example, one of our first designs was our 'Friendship' earrings, which feature miniature figurines that Amy used for making models while studying Landscape Architecture.
- Our creative and crafty audience
Our customers seemed to be very like-minded, with a keen interest in the craft and funky designs. So, we decided to host jewellery making workshops. The best part was meeting a really fun new group of people every class, and we were inspired by their work every time. When the pandemic hit, restrictions prevented us from hosting any workshops, so we released a series of DIY earring making kits. These brought our workshops to all the crafty lovers stuck at home!
- New technology and materials
We're obsessed with searching for new materials and trying new technologies and craft techniques. We love to combine multiple materials (such as resin, clay, acrylic) together, and we constantly aim to explore new way of creating earrings, DIY kits, homewares and more!
How are our products made?
- FunkyFunYou Accessories
All FunkyFunYou products are created by us. Amy turns her garage into a small home studios where she can design and produce our products. In order to find our funky raw materials, we work hard to find the best, most reliable sources. We value being open about our making process, and responsible production is important to us.
- DIY kits & Materials for the workshop
We also utilise suppliers when finding and creating the very best materials for our workshops and DIY kits. This includes acrylic sheets, metal findings and tools. We strive to minimise waste, and if we have any leftover pieces, they are used in our earring-making workshops.