Our Story

Designed & Made in Australia

Turtle & Wolf is a family-run Australian design studio creating handcrafted keepsakes, personalised gifts and thoughtfully designed home décor for life's most meaningful moments.

From layered acrylic name plaques and milestone discs to timber signs, seasonal decorations and bespoke gifts, every piece is designed and crafted in our Melbourne studio using premium materials, professional laser technology and a genuine passion for thoughtful design.

We believe beautiful products should do more than decorate a space—they should tell a story, celebrate a milestone and become part of a family's memories.

Where the Name Began

Every business has a story.

Ours began with a little girl.

When we were trying to decide what to call our business, we asked our daughter what she thought.

Without hesitation she smiled and said:

"Turtle & Wolf."

Those were the names of her two favourite companions — Mr Turtle and Mr Wolf — who travelled everywhere with her and her beloved grandfather.

It was innocent.

Unexpected.

Completely hers.

The name stayed.

Today, Turtle & Wolf is a reminder that the most meaningful things often begin with the people we love most.

That same spirit inspires everything we create.

Our Background

Behind Turtle & Wolf is over 30 years of combined experience in design, education and craftsmanship.

Our experience includes:

• Interior Design

• Design Education

• Digital Design

• Precision Laser Manufacturing

• Product Development

• Material Research and Testing

By combining professional design principles with skilled craftsmanship, we create products that are both beautiful and thoughtfully made.

This isn't hobby crafting.

It's considered design, carefully executed.

Our Design Philosophy

We believe the most meaningful pieces aren't always the loudest.

They're the ones that quietly become part of everyday family life.

Every product we design aims to feel:

• Timeless

• Balanced

• Personal

• Beautifully crafted

Rather than chasing short-lived trends, we focus on clean design, quality materials and pieces that complement modern Australian homes.

Whether it's a baby's first nursery, a personalised family sign or a keepsake gift, we want every item to feel special for years to come.

Our Process

Every order is individually made to order in our Melbourne studio.

Each piece is:

• Designed digitally

• Precision laser cut

• Carefully hand assembled

• Quality checked

• Beautifully packaged before leaving our studio

Because every item is handcrafted, slight variations in timber grain or acrylic finish are part of what makes every piece unique.

Why We Do What We Do

Every product begins with a story.

A new baby.

A first home.

A birthday.

A wedding.

A Christmas tradition.

A thoughtful gift.

Or simply a name that deserves to be celebrated.

We're incredibly grateful that the pieces we create become part of these moments in our customers' lives.

Thank you for supporting Australian-made craftsmanship and choosing to shop with a small family business.

It truly means the world to us.

— Edwina, Mark, Jessica, Barney and the Turtle & Wolf family