2024 Play Day with the Softstar Elves
Every year, the elves take a break from shoemaking to participate in our annual Play Day. We set aside our normal tasks for the day and dedicate that time to the pursuit of learning through play. Not only does this allow us to use up scrap and unused material, it's also a great exercise to get everyone's creative juices flowing! Elves are encouraged to explore something work-related that they are curious about. This may be learning new sewing or patterning techniques, new skills in Excel, or making a crafty item that has been on their mind.
Not only is Playday in line with one of Softstar's core values of making our workplace a wonderful place to work, it helps us learn from one another. At the end of each Play Day, we gather as a team and present what we learned as well as participate in a bit of friendly competition and vote on our favorite projects. Below are just a handful of the items that were created this year. Be sure to let us know which projects are your favorite in the comments!
Want to see what else has been created at past Play Days? You can view the gallery here!
Anna joined the Softstar team in 2022 approximately a year after graduating from Oregon State University with a dual degree in Marketing and Management. She grew up on a local, rural farm and her passions include exploring the Oregon outdoors, traveling, sports, and playing instruments.