Fresh Energy, Real Prototypes: Designing for the Rising Mover
Kasey Carll Kasey Carll

Fresh Energy, Real Prototypes: Designing for the Rising Mover

We just wrapped Phase 2 of our youth sports bra prototypes alongside emerging design talent from a local university right here in Portland. Tasked with solving the all-day movement needs of our "Rising Mover" brief (ages 13 - 21), this team blew us away by skipping basic sketches and bringing real, physical prototypes to life for us to test and hold.

Here is an inside look at how working with the next generation of creators is shaping the future of sunday+.

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The Goldilocks Yarn: What Our Netherlands Trip Taught Us About Knit
Kasey Carll Kasey Carll

The Goldilocks Yarn: What Our Netherlands Trip Taught Us About Knit

We spent a week in the Netherlands diving deep into the art of flat knitting. We fell in love with the zero waste design and zoned support, but when we felt the finished swatches, our hearts sank. Here’s a look inside our trip, the hand feel hurdle we hit, and why we’re taking our time to get it right.

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Finding the Beauty in the "In-Between"
Kasey Carll Kasey Carll

Finding the Beauty in the "In-Between"

If we’re being honest, this week was a bit of a quiet one for us at sunday+. After the whirlwind of prototyping, we’re learning to find our calm confidence in the slower, intentional weeks. Here is a look behind the scenes at finding the beauty in the "in-between".

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Finding Our Rhythm in the Rose City: Panel Nerves, Premium Fabrics, and Portland Fire
Kasey Carll Kasey Carll

Finding Our Rhythm in the Rose City: Panel Nerves, Premium Fabrics, and Portland Fire

This week at sunday+, we’re sharing a look behind the curtain of a whirlwind week in the Rose City. From Alex overcoming stage nerves on her first founder panel to diving deep into fabric testing and cheering on the Portland Fire from the stands, we’re celebrating growth, community, and the real moments of building this brand together. Grab a cozy blanket and catch up with us.

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From Sketches to Stitches: Our Prototyping Journey in Almere
Kasey Carll Kasey Carll

From Sketches to Stitches: Our Prototyping Journey in Almere

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when a 2D sketch starts to take its 3D form. We spent the last week in Almere, working side by side with the makers who are helping us breathe life into the first sunday+ silhouettes. It wasn't just about the fabric or the fit; it was about seeing the values we’ve discussed with this community, durability, intentionality, and movement finally manifest in a physical stitch

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