designer profile

March 18, 2020

Steelotto Dares To Make A Difference

Steelotto: (noun) a Melbourne-based design brand, deriving its name from two words; ‘Steel’ and ‘Otto’ – the Italian word for eight, a number historically symbolic of new order.

September 6, 2016

Plyroom Plays with Plywood

While many place plyboard in the same bucket as MDF and chipboard, it’s becoming the material of choice for designers thanks to its aesthetic, affordable, durable and sustainable nature. Ashley Tucker chats to Plyroom founder Elise Heslop, who is on a mission to transform the way people think about plywood.

May 11, 2016

AP Design House: Minimal, Curated, and Tactile Interiors

“Less is more” is the philosophy of interior designer Alexandra Ponting and the team at AP Design House, and they practice what they preach in design, life and business. Rebecca Gross reports.

April 28, 2016

The Dark Heart of Lighting Designer Christopher Boots

With a ‘day job’ creating monumental architectural lighting and commissions for high profile clients like Hermés, it’s no wonder Fitzroy design luminary Christopher Boots craves a little darkness at home.

April 27, 2016

Conversations with Totem Road

Totem Road is an Australian based furniture company with a focus on sustainability and socially conscious style. We had a quick chat with Don Garvan to talk about Totem Road's work.