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.
Behind the flawless-finish of Ross Gardam’s copper pendants is a raw handmade process. The spinning of copper, as we see happen here in the workshop, takes time and skill, and is beautiful in its own right. Seeing the creation of this project feels like we’ve been let in on a little secret. Gardam’s Touch Pendants are even more precious than we thought.
She is originally from Malaysia, but these days Grace Tan calls Singapore home. It is here that she is pushing the limits of fashion design. Darlene Smyth asked her about her work and about what inspires her in her new home town.
Dinosaur Designs’ Louise Olsen collaborates with Australian fashion icon Tony Maticevski in this limited edition of accessories.
Kelvin Ho from Akin Creative talks to Elana Castle about establishing an exclusive retail presence for French fashion label A.P.C.
The unique stylings of Australia’s internationally acclaimed ‘Kaftan Queen’ have been re-imagined in this impressive collection of floor coverings from Designer Rugs.
The Concrete House Ring (featured in the Habitus Pavilion at this year’s Sydney Indesign), has launched a DIY version on kickstarter.com – an innovative and creative idea to involve consumers in creating their own jewellery.
The 130-year-old company has become the first tile company in Australia to attain the prestigious Global Green tag, introducing revolutionary new sustainability and product stewardship practices. By Marie Jakubowicz.
Elegant, minimal and geometric, Truebridge’s collection of jewellery maintains the celebrated designer’s signature style and quality.
With a focus on meticulous craftsmanship, rich, luxurious materials and bold designs, the Alexander Lamont range is both striking and warm.
Beautiful, practical lighting for all spaces inside and out, large and small. The story behind Bloom Pots.
The fun chameleon stool that can be placed inside or outside. I light up and change colour.