Sydney Souvenirs & Lifestyle Gifts by +61 Studio

What makes a Sydney souvenir feel like Sydney? Sometimes it’s a harbour view or a familiar landmark. Sometimes it’s a bus that drives straight past you, a cockatoo announcing the morning, or a seagull eyeing your chips. Sydney-based +61 Studio turns those little moments into illustrated lifestyle gifts. Its magnets, keychains, stickers, postcards and greeting cards capture the humour of living here. They’re fun to take home after a trip, but they also feel familiar to the people who call Sydney home. A little piece of Sydney life +61 Studio’s designs are made for anyone who has looked at a character and thought, “That’s so me.” The illustrations draw on daily commutes, local wildlife and the small bits of chaos that become good stories later. That’s what makes these Sydney souvenirs easy to give. You can pick a design because it reminds you of a friend, a shared outing or an ordinary day that could only have happened here. The Aussie Commuter Series: a familiar journey Sydney commuters know that getting from A to B can be an adventure. In the Aussie Commuter Series, expressive cockatoos take on the train, metro, bus, light rail and ferry. There’s a teary-eyed cockatoo facing a closed train station, one flattened by another trackwork alert, and another frozen in disbelief when the bus fails to stop. The light rail character is squeezed into the peak-hour crowd. Then there’s the happy cockatoo racing towards the ferry to Manly, surfboard in hand. The series also has On Time – The Commuter’s Blessing, a wizard cockatoo watching over every mode of transport. You’ll find these commuter stories across keychains, magnets and stickers: small reminders that someone else understands your journey home. The Aussie Attitude Series: local wildlife with opinions Sydney’s birds have plenty of personality, and the Aussie Attitude Series lets them speak for themselves. I AM BUSY features a seagull fully committed to doing nothing at the beach. SO WHAT? follows seagulls breaking the rules beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, complete with a chip in their sights. WAKE UP! stars three cockatoos providing the neighbourhood’s very early morning alarm. For a seasonal twist, STAY SPOOKY! brings dressed-up Aussie bats into the mix. Available as magnets, postcards, greeting cards and glitter-finish stickers, these designs make playful gifts for friends who appreciate a little cheekiness. They also make good conversation starters on a fridge, laptop or card sent from Sydney. The Aussie Bloom Series: a softer side of the city Every spring, Sydney’s jacarandas bring a burst of purple to the streets. The Aussie Bloom Series pairs that familiar sight with a sleepy koala tucked beneath a flower. The Jacaranda and Koala design comes as a pin, sticker and greeting card. It’s a gentle choice for someone who loves Australian wildlife, spring in Sydney or a thoughtful little gift that’s easy to send. Which Sydney souvenir should you choose? Think about the person receiving it. For a friend who takes public transport every day, an Aussie Commuter keychain or magnet might feel wonderfully specific. For the seagull-loving friend who always steals a chip, try SO WHAT?. A WAKE UP! card is especially fitting for someone who knows exactly how loud a cockatoo can be. If you’re putting together a Sydney gift, you can pair a postcard with a matching sticker or magnet. The designs are small enough to bring home from a trip and personal enough to keep long after it ends. Find +61 Studio at 9to5 Studios At 9to5 Studios in Sydney’s Haymarket and Chinatown area, we love gifts that tell a local story. +61 Studio brings the city’s wildlife, commutes and everyday humour together in a collection that feels unmistakably Sydney. Whether you’re choosing a gift for a Sydney local, sending something to a friend overseas or looking for a souvenir for yourself, these little designs are a fun way to remember life here. FAQs What is +61 Studio? +61 Studio is a Sydney-based design studio that turns relatable Australian moments into illustrated gifts and accessories. What kinds of Sydney souvenirs does +61 Studio make? The collection includes magnets, keychains, stickers, postcards, greeting cards and pins, with designs inspired by Sydney commutes, wildlife and everyday life. Are +61 Studio gifts suitable for Sydney locals? Yes. Many designs reference experiences locals know well, from transport delays to noisy cockatoos, making them especially fun to give to someone who lives in Sydney. Which +61 Studio series makes a good gift for a commuter? The Aussie Commuter Series is a natural choice. Its cockatoo characters capture familiar train, metro, bus, light rail and ferry moments. Where can I find +61 Studio products in Sydney? You can explore +61 Studio gifts at 9to5 Studios in the Haymarket and Chinatown area of Sydney.