Dual Wield Studio

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an independently owned online boutique working with artists & artisans ⚔️ official merchandise partner for Dragon Age, Among Us, Iron Widow & more! https://dualwieldstudio.com

Today, we’re publicly sharing that Dual Wield Studio has reached the difficult decision to conduct layoffs. This is not done lightly; our core ethos prioritizes taking care of our team above all. Candidly, layoffs reflect a failure of leadership sufficiently planning and acting in service of the team. Last year, our current Leadership became aware of our company having operated at a significant income deficit for several years. We informed our team of this concern, and did what we could to mitigate it as much as possible, including the seniormost highest-paid members of Leadership deferring significant owed pay in order to extend more funds to our team. Despite this, without more drastic action, our trajectory endangered our ability to reasonably continue to fairly compensate our team or support them in the event of financial insolvency. Layoffs are that drastic action. Full-time employees impacted by the layoff will receive 6 months severance pay, 6 months medical benefits, and 6 months of tailored outplacement support, with comparable severance offered to our incubation business project contributor. If we cannot continue to fairly employ people, we believe we should at least do what we can to help them find their next job. We’re heartbroken to send away folks who have been part of what makes our team so special, and are committed to doing all we can to sustain Dual Wield Studio by learning from our mistakes to do better. If you’re hiring, these are some marvelous folks for you to consider – please reach out in response to this post, or to hello@dualwieldstudio.com
A picture of the Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow product page overlaid with "WE DID IT, IT'S HAPPENING!!!" text
The Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow edited to look like the moon in space.
A screenshot of the Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow storefront page, showing 20 out of 50 sold, making this 40% funded.
The Wedge of Destiny Shield Pillow is leaning face up against a grey couch at a three quarter angle. The pillow is round with a V cut at the top, as though someone has taken a slice of cheese. The pillow is a light tan color that ombres slightly darker on the front, with dark brown embroidered details to represent holes in the cheese. A removable thin plush dagger is sticking out of the top right side of the pillow.
A pile of the Solas Keychain Plush in a cardboard box.
An enamel pin depicting a yellow shiba inu dog hugging a grey and white cat. The shiba inu’s face is squished against the cat’s face. The cat is serenely crying and looks comforted. They are sitting on a horizontal white ribbon that reads “Not Alone.” The pin is on a white background with wavy color blocked paper spots.
A picture of three pins on a pink background with darker pink hearts. The pins are as follows: the Not Today and That's Okay Pin, an enamel pin depicting a black cat laying flat on its tum with its legs splayed. A small white cloud poof is coming from its mouth. A yellow sun rises behind it and says “Not Today and That’s Okay.”; Loving Myself Pin, an enamel pin depicting the back of a white cat facing a mirror with its paw resting on it. Reflected in the blue of the mirror is the cat’s chuffed face with a small pink heart above it. The mirror has a pink frame and the pin reads “Loving Myself” atop it with a white background; and Emotionally Fragile Pin, an enamel pin that shows a fluffy grey cat stuffed into a barely taped together open brown box. The cat’s eyes are burbling with tears. The outer flap of the box reads “Emotionally Fragile.”
A from above arrangement of a three card spread of tarot cards, the closed deck holder, a gold cutout metal ornament of a dandelion, a black and gold diamond patch embroidered with a golden flower that has not yet bloomed, and four round stickers. The stickers are pastel and painterly, depicting different flowery scenes.
A model facing with their back to the viewer, pulling the hoodie’s hood up over their head.
The Don’t Look At Me Pin on its backing card on a coral pink background, surrounded by paper light mint green paper leaves.
An overhead shot of seven pins: Pro Therapy Pigeon Pin, an enamel pin depicting a grey pigeon in profile with its eyes closed, holding a flag in its beak. The flag is a twisting ribbon that says “Pro Therapy” in purple and teal. It matches colorful details on the pigeon’s neck, also in purple and teal; Sad Squad Pin, an enamel pin that shows five blobby cats gathered together. From left to right: black, orange, cream, calico, and grey cats. Four of them have a small blue tear coming from one eye. Two of their tails hang down to frame the text on the pin: “Sad Squad.”; Hang in There Zipper Pull, cute orange tiger hanging from its front paws onto a gold lobster clasp. The tiger’s face is upside down, tilted back to look at the viewer. It is nervously sweating. A small speech bubble says “Hang in there!” in all caps; Not Alone Pin, an enamel pin depicting a yellow shiba inu dog hugging a grey and white cat. The shiba inu’s face is squished against the cat’s face. The cat is serenely crying and looks comforted. They are sitting on a horizontal white ribbon that reads “Not Alone.”; and four Trying My Best Pins, an enamel pin depicting a cat’s head and front paws peeking over a white ribbon that says “Trying My Best.” The cat is sweating, giving a thumbs up, and flames are creeping up behind it. The cats come in white, orange, grey, and black.
A flat lay photo of the Baba Yaga Tote arranged with papercut green leaves and yellow diamond sparkles.
Dual Wield Studio's donation to Sister Song
A graphic showcasing the 18 new items coming soon in the Reproductive Rights Collection, featuring a selection of pins, accessories and apparel.
The Camang Mega plush sits on top of a cozy bed, with a person out of frame reaching in to test how squishy the plush is.
The whole cat trio: Mackerel, Odd, and Cheese, together on pastel pink background. In the foreground a hand squishes Mackerel.
The Dual Wield Studio logo and the Dragon Age The Veilguard logo on a slate background. A magenta horizontal bar has text that reads 30% off All Dragon Age Products through December 5th at 5 PM PT.
A graphic that reads "Don't miss our Black Friday Sale! November 25-December 2. 20% off automatically applied. Sale will be live 11/25/25 at 10AM PST through 12/2/25 at 5PM PST.
Four keyrings, two dogs and two cats, are arranged on and around a white bag. One cat is attached to the bag's handle and a dog peeks out of a bag pocket.
The full Mochi Town collection, featuring an array of cat and dog plushies, pillows, keychains, and a mood lamp.
All four keyrings, two cats and two dogs, peek in from the four edge of a frame.
A model holding the Sacred Blood pin in their cupped hands.
Two models are standing in the woods - the one of the right is laughing and holding a spear, while the one on the left is tying a Sacred Blood bandana beneath the spearhead. Both models are wearing the Sacred Blood sweater.
A model, facing away from the viewer, is wearing the bandana as a headscarf. A corner is pointed downward across the back of her hair, which shows the print of the lily of the valley plant facing upright.
A model in the woods wearing the Sacred Blood sweater, paired with the Sacred Blood bandana tied in their hair.
The Sacred Blood Pin is resting in the palm of a gloved medieval gauntlet in the forest.
A model wearing the Sacred Blood sweater, with the pin on their chest and bandana in their hair. They are holding a spear across their back, with another bandana tied under the spearhead.
Three models wearing the Sacred Blood Sweater are standing side by side in the forest. The central model carries a spear and the models to the side of him have their hands upon their shoulders. The sweater is shown paired with the Sacred Blood bandana, worn around the hair of the model to the right.
The initial concept sketches of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection pin, showing a full 360° view.
The initial concept sketch of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection bandana.
A photo of the neck tape, sew-in label and hangtag, each featuring a design inspired by the Lily of the Valley flower.
Fit check of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater in size M/L.
The first sample of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater.
Initial design sketches featuring a 360° view of the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater.
A model wearing the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater, holding a spear in the woods.
A photo of the Sacred Blood pin, a curved lily of the valley plant in the color of warm silver. Hanging from the plant stem are three pearlized bell-shaped flowers. The middle lily has a red teardrop shaped bead hanging from it, as does the bottom, horizontally oriented leaf of the plant. Held up against a background of a treetop.
A model, facing towards the viewer, is wearing the bandana as a headscarf.
Two models wearing the Sacred Blood Sweater are standing side by side in the forest. The central model carries a spear and the model to the side of him have their hands upon the tree in the background.
A graphic with the Dual Wield Studio x Kevin Jay Stanton logo across the top. There are photos of a sweater, a pin shaped like a lily of the valley, and a red bandana. The text reads "Sacred Blood Capsule Collection. Sweater: $80. Bandana: $35. Lily of the Valley pin: $30.
An astral design with the Dual Wield Studio logo in the center. The logo has two hands on top of each other each holding a dagger on the left, and reads "DUAL WIELD STUDIO" on the right.
Dual Wield Studio logo in pink on white background.
A screenshot of the Dual Wield Studio website.
Dual Wield Studio and Dragon Age logo on burnt iron
Dual Wield Studio and Dragon Age The Veilguard logos on slate background
The Dual Wield Studio logo.
The lightning sword pin laying against a deer antler, the tip of the sword resting on a grey linen cloth.
A photo of the Tamora Pierce: Lightning Pin arranged on a table with the Lightning Mini Sword, the Badger Claw Necklace, and assorted objects such as a black feather and a deer antler.
Dual Wield Studio and Tamora Pierce logos on blue mountain background.
Dual Wield Studio and Dragon Age: The Veilguard logo on slate background.
CW: death, suicide With profound grief, we’re sorry to share that Rowan Rowden has died by suicide. Rowan co-founded Dual Wield Studio and acted as our CEO, but she was far more than that to all of us. Rowan was an inspiration, a catalyst for change, and a dear friend. Their memory shall be one we do our best to hold close and honor as we carry on. Our team has taken some time to grieve, which is something we recognize will be ongoing and far-reaching. As we continue to be gentle with ourselves and our grief, we hope you can take the time and space to seek and accept support for what you need. We will share any future initiatives organized in Rowan’s memory. If you wish to view or contribute to Rowan’s memorial page, you are welcome to do so by visiting the link shared alongside this post. Thank you for your ongoing consideration and support. We’re determined to do right by what Rowan has entrusted to us and keep going together. The Dual Wield Studio Team
Dragon Age menu of items from Dual Wield Studio with "PREORDERS CLOSED!" written across.
A graphic that reads: "Dual Wield Studio x Dragon Age: The Veilguard. One day left to preorder!"
The Thedas Map Blanket draped over a sofa with a complete collection of Dragon Age books in the background.
A photo from above of the Solas Keychain Plush resting in a thick bundle of green clover and white flowers.
A mockup of the gloaming lantern pin pulsing glow-in-the-dark green.
A rotating GIF of acrylic standees, featuring official artwork of each of the companions from Dragon Age: The Veilguard on the front.
A mockup of the blue lyrium dagger pin with glow-in-the-dark blue.