kate stokes

November 8, 2023

The art of slowing down

To celebrate the launch of Coco Flip’s new Bellini collection, Alice Blackwood speaks with founder Kate Stokes about the new range, as well as how she lives and designs. Central to her creative process is her ability to slow down and observe the world around her.

August 17, 2022

Never ever be complacent: Richard Munao on 25 years of design

A self-professed “thinker”, Cult founder Richard Munao has perfected the art of the ‘surprise’, never letting himself or his 25-year-strong business become complacent. Munao shares some of the secrets to his success.

November 22, 2021

Casting a Nostalgic Glow

Broad by Kate Stokes, designed for Australian brand Nau, fuses a contemporary feeling with undeniable nostalgia through its classic yet commanding form. 

November 16, 2021

Coco Flip Finds joy in Taking Things Slow

After over a decade on the Australian design scene, Coco Flip’s commitment to keeping things small, slow and local continues to produce lasting designs that brim with personality.

March 14, 2019

Oh Honey, The Lighting Collection That Has The Design World Buzzing

Soft curves, a geometric silhouette, and a celebration of Melbourne’s local craftspeople, Honey is the latest collection from Coco Flip.

June 25, 2018

The Five Best New Lighting Designs

Australian brands, suppliers, designers and manufacturers are outdoing themselves with their latest lighting offerings. Leanne Amodeo had the difficult task of choosing five of the best from the very, very best.

April 26, 2018

10 Design Commandments For Apartment Furniture Design

What makes a great apartment? Furniture, we’d argue, plays a big part. Here the leaders in interior, product and industrial design share their canons for apartment furniture design.

February 12, 2013

Habitus Loves… Coco Flip

The recent win of the Temple & Webster Emerging Designer Award has consolidated Kate Stokes and her design studio Coco Flip, as a rising star in Australian design.