Alice Blackwood

Alice Blackwood

Alice Blackwood is the Editorial Director at Indesign Media, and Editor of Indesign magazine and Indesignlive.com. She is a trained journalist and editor, with a background in branding and communications strategy. For more than 15 years Alice has been a passionate advocate of the architecture and design industry within Australia and the wider Indo-Pacific region. Through her work on international design festivals, regional awards programs including the INDE.Awards, as well as in print and digital media, she has helped establish numerous major platforms that recognise and celebrate the region’s most exciting architecture and design, and elevate those industry leaders into the global spotlight. “Our region’s design is defined by its fresh, yet hungry entrepreneurial spirit, its bold thought and brave actions, the flawless execution of complex ideas, and world-leading outcomes. I’m fascinated by all the moving parts of our architecture and design community – the businesses, the brands, the big-thinkers and everyday-doers.” Alice remains an active member of the Australian design and media industries as a Moderator, MC, Judge, Commentator, Mentor and Advisor. Among her main passions are workplace design, education design, healthcare design, wellness design, hospitality design and the business of design.
March 20, 2024

Maruni: Japanese sensibility with universal relevance

Known for iconic designs like Hiroshima Armchair or SANAA Rabbit Chair, Maruni masterfully reinterprets Japanese design heritage for a global audience and contemporary context.

March 20, 2024

‘Brackish spaces’ and connection: The home according to Australian First Peoples

In this comment piece, Nguluway DesignInc's Craig Kerslake and Lynne Hancock ask if we have over-valued privacy to the detriment of social interaction and a sense of community.

March 20, 2024

From chaos to cohesion: Taylors Bay Residence remodel by Hare + Klein

Addressing previous misguided renovations to reconfiguring the layout for a family of six, Taylors Bay Residence stands as a testament to attention to detail and a commitment to sustainable design principles.

March 20, 2024

7 statement kitchen islands

Sink your teeth into the latest kitchen trends as designers unveil statement island benches that redefine traditional spaces. These eye-catching features marry functionality with artistic flair, transforming mundane kitchens into focal points that characterise the room.

March 20, 2024

Bronte Beach House is redefining the idea of ‘quiet luxury’

Designed by Tom Mark Henry, Bronte Beach House is a contemporary take on the coastal home, imbued with an extensive material palette.

March 19, 2024

Art you can sit on: Edra On The Rocks

The Italian brand’s creation combines comfort and creativity in one striking piece.

March 19, 2024

State of bliss: Habitus #59 is here!

Our latest print magazine is about to drop! As always, we're very excited to bring it to you – find out about some of the highlights here.

March 19, 2024

Poliform’s new furniture collection is an ode to the elegance of nature

These four pieces combine materiality and craftsmanship to create a collection unlike any other

March 18, 2024

The art of storytelling through design, with Julia Ashwood

Every design has a story, weaving together nuanced intricacies and overarching motifs. Creative Director Julia Ashwood's portfolio embodies her attention to detail and her love for engaging with both residents and guests alike, all through the lens of her design ethos and personal experiences.

March 18, 2024

A workplace odyssey: Herman Miller puts on a sensory experience of office history

Renowned furniture brand Herman Miller recently hosted a unique and exclusive event – ‘A Taste of Herman Miller’ – in Melbourne on February 15, 2024.

March 18, 2024

It’s design festival season! Melbourne Design Week asks us to ‘Design the world you want’

With over 300 events planned, the eighth edition promises another marathon week of design and its theme is at once a proposition of hope and an urgent call-to-arms.

March 18, 2024

Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier’s exclusive debut in Australia

Ahead of Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier’s inaugural showcase at CRITERIA, we dined with the French superstar at an intimate launch event in Sydney.