What can we learn from Aboriginal design?
Culture can have a powerful influence on our approach to design so what happens when – as a fully matured adult – you find a whole other side to your family’s history?
Creating Gardens of Light
ADesignStudio creates geometric lights that are subtle and elegant, from the modular LightGarden to the alchemical Eon pendant light, the Australian design studio makes lighting for ambience.
IG Design and the importance of collaboration in local manufacturing
New from the IG Design collaborative label AMD Collective comes a beautifully crafted range designed and manufactured in Australia.
Catapult Showroom: Supporting Australian Design
Last month, Catapult Design opened its flagship Sydney showroom in Darlinghurst. Coming just over a year after the company burst onto the scene, working primarily with architecture and interior design clients, the showroom cements a core value held by the company—supporting and promoting local design and manufacture to Australian audiences.
7 favourite pieces from Melbourne Indesign
Melbourne Indesign was not only for professional designers, but for those of us who simply have a passion for design. With dozens of residential brands exhibiting and launching new product there was much to lust over. Here is a small selection of our favourite pieces from the event – including local and international design, established and emerging designers.
WORKSHOPPED14: CLEAN SLATE Opening Night
The opening night of WORKSHOPPED 14: Clean Slate, at Supa Centa Moore Park, was inspiring. Design was of the highest calibre and the crowd was energised. The work from every designer had obviously been developed thoughtfully from concept to final execution, and knowing these will be the people leading the future of Australian design was encouraging to say the least. The night not only proved good things are happening now, but was a great promise of what is to come.
Sustainable, Local Design For A Cause
In collaboration with Foodbank NT, Caroma is holding a charity auction to sell the exceptionally crafted table, The Clara by Woof Eco and raise funds for the global organisation.