Consulting
Soft Practice offers consulting services grounded in material expertise, creative leadership, and an extensive network of artists, craftspeople, and fabricators. The studio supports clients in sourcing specialized talent, navigating material possibilities, and shaping projects with clarity, feasibility, and creative integrity.
Consulting engagements are tailored to your needs and can range from one-off advice to ongoing, hands-on support for projects of any scale.
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Ways to Work Together:
Project--Based Consulting
Strategic guidance for specific projects, from early-stage concept development to one-off commissions or large-scale production. Includes material research, creative direction, talent sourcing and production planning.
Ongoing Advisory (Retainer)
Ongoing support on a recurring basis, acting as a fractional advisor to your team. Ideal for clients who require continuous creative guidance, material expertise, or oversight across multiple projects.
Bookable Office Hours
Flexible, one-on-one sessions designed to provide advice, critiques, assist with troubleshooting, or creative brainstorming. A focused format for targeted input on a project, material direction, or personal creative development.
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Consulting Services Include:
Talent Sourcing & Artist Matchmaking
We identify, vet, and connect clients with specialized artists, craftspeople, and material experts who align with the creative and technical needs of your project.
Material & Textile Guidance
We provide research, evaluation, and recommendations for textiles, materials, and processes that best serve your project goals, balancing aesthetic vision with practical considerations.
Concept & Creative Direction
We support the development of material-driven concepts and narratives, helping shape a cohesive artistic vision that elevates your project.
Feasability & Production Planning
We support planning around production methods, timelines, and scalability to
ensure creative ambitions are grounded in achievable and high-quality outcomes.
External Advising
We act as a trusted external advisor at key project stages, providing critical feedback, creative perspective, and guidance for cross-disciplinary teams.
*Consulting services are offered on a project basis, retainer, or as bookable office hours. Get in touch to discuss your project and how Soft Practice Studio can support your needs.
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Bookable Office Hours
Focused, one-on-one sessions for creative direction, feedback, and material guidance. Suitable for brands, creative professionals, and artists seeking targeted input on a project or practice.
Who this is for:
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Artists seeking critique or direction
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Designers developing material-based work
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Creative practitioners working through process or concept questions
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Brands or studios needing targeted advisory support
How it works:
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Submit an inquiry with a brief description of your project or question
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You will be directed to the appropriate session format
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Sessions are held over Zoom unless otherwise arranged
*Due to the nature of this work, in-depth feedback is offered through scheduled sessions rather than direct correspondence.