Our Story

Hey there 👋 We’re Deanna and Maggie - sisters, graphic designers, and mums who know the school rush all too well. Between packed lunches, missing hats, and last-minute dashes out the door, the last thing you need is a drink bottle that leaks or a lunchbox that won’t close. That’s why we started Spixal - a place for practical, durable, and well-designed school essentials that actually make life easier. And because we’re parents too, we’ve made sure everything works, lasts, and keeps up with real life (plus, a few fun things for us parents too).

Meet Deanna
Mum to two Wiradjuri boys Seth (21) & Leon (13) 🖤💛❤️. Leon was born at 27 weeks but is now thriving in high school! With one child through the school system and another still in it, Deanna has tried it all—she knows what’s worth buying and what just ends up lost in the bottom of the school bag.

Meet Maggie
Mum to Ava (4) & Jack (8m). Ava’s transitioning from childcare to preschool. Now, with Ava in preschool, Maggie is figuring out the lunchbox life - what works (Vegemite sandwich = yes, wrap with beef = no thank you) and how much school bags go through every single day.

Why Spixal?
We’ve been there - buying school gear that doesn’t last, doesn’t fit, or just doesn’t work. So we source the best essentials from trusted brands (and plan to create a few of our own too). As graphic designers, we love colour, creativity, and making things practical, fun, and built to last.

From school bags, and drink bottles to lunch gear and stationery, everything we offer is parent-tested and kid-approved.

We’re here to make school life easier - because life is busy enough!

Welcome to Spixal - school essentials, but better.