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RAIA Life Fellowship for Charles Justin

The RAIA recently announced the elevation of SJB’s Charles Justin to the status of Life Fellow.

New Director for Bates Smart

Bates Smart Architects have appointed Sheree Proposch as a new Director of the practice.

Sweet Perfection

A family-owned Sydney business is taking design to the taste buds.

A New Vision

Ashington property developers have a new identity. Executive Director Craig Minahan introduces us.

The Beautiful Calypso Lounge

Living Edge launched this lounge by Australian designer, Jon Goulder, at SiD in Melbourne this August.

Nube Wins 1st Prize

First prize at the recent Promosedia International Design Competition - Caiazza Memorial Challenge was awarded to Tomas Alonso for his Nube Chair.

Gloss – A Lesson in 'Brandscaping'

Gloss Creative aren’t just window-dressers, they claim to produce ‘brandscapes’ - three-dimensional expressions of a brand’s identity.

Smart State Designer of 2008

indesignlive.com spends 5 minutes getting to know industrial designer, Rob Geddes, who was recently named Queensland's Smart State Designer of the Year.

Stick to the Ribs

Swiss-trained, Australian-born and based designer and UTS lecturer, Stefan Lie, continues to wow the world with his 'Ribs'.

Aussie Architect Wins Olympic Bid

Internationally-acclaimed Australian architect, Shane Thompson, of Bligh Voller Nield (BVN), has led a team of 20 international architects in designing the athlete’s residents portion of the Olympic Village for the 2012 London Olympics.

A Tale of Two Cities

Two architecture students take out this year’s COLORBOND® steel Biennale Prize with designs for two very different cities.

Featured Architect: Koos de Keijzer

As national Director at dKO, one of the most dynamic and diverse architectural practices in the Australasian region, Koos de Keijzer is undoubtedly an industry leader.

Shanghai Designer Wins Woolmark Prize

An initiative of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the Prestigious Woolmark Prize, has been won by young Shanghai Fashion Designer, Qiu Hao.

Best of Storage

Nicolai Czumaj-Bront, of the Haworth Design Studio, designed NC-B Resonate, a visually elegant and balanced piece which won Gold at Neocon.

New Government Architect for Queensland

Queensland’s Bligh Government appoints Philip Follent as the new Government Architect.

In Memoriam: Fritz Hahne

Fritz Hahne, pioneer design entrepreneur and winner of many awards, born in 1920, died on June 28, 2008.

Everybody Wants to be a Designer

New cheeky t'shirt available online through OBJX Design store.

New Associate at Hunter and Richards

Hunter and Richards Design firm, Melbourne, are proud to announce the appointment of Shirley Cooper as Associate.

House on a Table

South Korean designer, Soojin Hyun’s "House on the Table" design was a standout at design fairs this year. A truly personal office table, this design is the ultimate creative hideaway.

NASA Chooses an Aussie

UTS Student, Gary Redman, has been announced as the winner of NASA's Fundamental Aeronautics Student Competition.

New Appointment at Allen Jack+Cottier

Allen Jack+Cottier announces appointment of Colin Janes as the new Brisbane-based Principal.

Pitter-patter of Sleek Design

A little bundle of joy can quickly turn minimalist interior designs into a colourful chaos of baby paraphernalia. But one design studio is bringing hope to design conscious mums and dads.

Australian Architect to Head World Peak Body

Australian architect, Louise Cox, has been appointed President of the world’s peak architecture body - the International Union of Architects (UIA).

Two n Fro

indesignlive's Hong Kong editor, Ben McCarthy, met designer Karta Healy, who set up his office in South China in 2005, following a motorcycle accident which forced him to re-evaluate his career path.

Ryan Flies Along

Queensland New Design competition finalist, Mark Heslop, continues the good work in the Sunshine State.

Chicken or the Egg?

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Egg’ chair, international artist Tal R gives it a new skin.

Happy Birthday Briggs

Australian timber company, Briggs Veneers, are pleased to announce their hundredth anniversary. Read this brief history of the family-owned company.

Interstudio for Melbourne

As part of significant company growth and a burgeoning range, Interstudio Australia has just opened their second Australian showroom in Melbourne’s design precinct, Flinders Lane.

New Associates at Plus

Having doubled in size in the past 12 months, Melbourne's Plus Architecture has appointed two new Associates, highlighting unprecedented success and growth within the boutique firm.

Geyer and Blake Thornton-Smith Merger

July 1st: Merger announced today between two major Australian design firms - Geyer and Blake Thornton-Smith.

Flirting With Desire

Alexi Robinson reports for DQ Magazine on a mischievous new trend - which will no doubt benefit the modern day consumer. This is the full version of the article published in DQ's Flirty 30 Issue, on sale July 3rd.

Pearly Jewels

Melbourne jeweler, Polly Vanderglas' background in fashion, cultural studies and her ongoing interest in the human body have led to these works of... body-part art.

Colourful Collaboration

Born in London but based in Melbourne, this super-funky furniture design company, Yellow Diva, is all about colour.

Designer Interview: Surya Graf

indesignlive.com interviews prominent Brisbane designer, Surya Graf. Find out all about his design style, his thoughts on the Australian design industry, and his latest exciting project- the Asterisk stool.

Marcel Wanders Goes Electronic

Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, has joined forces with Australian company DECA, to create a designer range of home electronic products.

Profile: Marie Lakos, Service Group Manager, GHD

It's rare and inspiring to find a woman excelling at the top of a very male dominated industry. Marie Lakos of GHD is one of these ladies.

Aussie Paper Tiger

With Saturday Indesign 2008 and the Launch Pad design competition just around the corner, we decided to catch up with last year's Launch Pad winner, Anthony Dann.

Beauty, Inside and Out

An indesignlive.com favourite: The Beautiful on the Inside design store - owned and run by Aussie product designer, Lana Alsamir-Diamond - is a hidden treasure amongst the bustle of Sydney's Taylor Square.

Drawers with Attitude

New York based designer, Takeshi Miyakawa, showcased the incredible 'Fractal 23' drawers in Milan in April - and we fell in love.

The Bolon Sisters

They are young, beautiful, talented, European sisters. And they are also the owners of the world's leading woven vinyl flooring company.

Interview: Aussie artist, Stephen Danzig

Renowned Aussie digital artist, Stephen Danzig, tells indesignlive.com what he thinks about the state of the Australian art industry - including his thoughts on Bill Henson.

Sruli Strikes Again

One of our favourite ex pat Aussie designers, Sruli Recht, has released a belt to beat the rest.

Timeless Design that Doesn't Shout

indesignlive's Melbourne correspondent, Marg Hearn, met Stephen Javens from BURO Architecture to find out a bit more about the boutique firm.

Weaving their Way

US based designers, Aaron Thomas and Anne Ewen, have created the stunning Chandelirium- a modern minimal fantasy of a chandelier.

Australian International Design Award Winner

The winners were announced in Sydney on Friday night, with the Grand Prix award going to Queensland's CMD Design, for their innovative Flaik Design.

Indesign Magazine's Latest Design Luminary

...and the honour goes to Mari Funaki. Read the extract article by Jan Howlin from Indesign Magazine Issue #33 here

A Bright Volker

Melbourne lighting designer, Volker Haug, is flicking the right switch in the design world with his wacky creations.

Compact Housing

Photographer, Michael Wolf, captured the astonishing state of housing in Hong Kong in his visual series, “Architecture of Density”.

When Pierre Met Charlotte

Pierre and Charlotte Julien have opened their first showroom in Sydney to house their quirky, spirited design pieces.

Art and Industry

Konstantin Grcic is one of the most successful industrial designers working today. When Lucy Bullivant met up with him, she discovered a designer revelling in the unpredictability of today?s design and manufacturing process.

KLIK Systems Australia

Established in 1979 Australian-owned Klik Systems has been supplying the market with high quality architectural and linear light fittings for the last 20 years. Their linear product range has been designed in-house to accommodate a full range of lighting possibilites.

Ten for CMD

Acclaimed industrial design consultancy from Brisbane, CMD, already have eight Australian Design Awards under their belt. 2008 brings the opportunity to take their winnings up to ten.

ISM Objects Pty Ltd

Celina Clark and Simon Christopher established ISM Objects in 1990. The company specialises in lighting products designed to complement architectural spaces.

It's All in the Eyes

Quirky and customised: a French design quartet captured the crowds in Milan in April with light designs for your very own eyes.

New Appointments at Carr Design

Carr Design Group is pleased to announce a series of senior appointments at the Melbourne office, reflecting growth in the business.

Beyond Fashion

The death of Hans Wegner at the age of 92 in February 2007 saw the last of the great post-War Scandinavian furniture designers pass from the stage. Editor of Indesign Magazine, Paul McGillick, reports.

His Art is on the Floor

Design student, Anthony Manuatu, has won the Art on the Floor competition - a collaborative design competition and exhibition of contemporary rugs exclusively designed for Designer Rugs.

TED – Ideas Worth Spreading

An idea has the power to influence, inspire and perhaps even change the world. TED shows us how, writes Hande Renshaw for Design Quarterly Magazine.

Design Opinion: Ben McCarthy Knows Design

indesignlive.com's Hong Kong editor, Ben McCarthy, takes us to see underground-graffiti-artist-turned-global-artist Bansky's first solo show in Hong Kong

Celebrating Minnie Pwerle

Designer rugs has launched a limited edition range of designer rugs preserving Indigenous art, to celebrate the life and work of Aboriginal artist, Minnie Pwerle.

Two Becomes Plus

Plus Architecture was formed in 1997 as a joint venture between Fender Katsalidis and SJB Architects, to develop the master plan and apartment towers at NewQuay, Docklands. A decade later...Report by Marg Hearn.

Science, architecture, and now art

He is trained in many fields, but it is Daniel Dorall's art practice - informed by his fascination with the formal properties of creating miniature maze-like constructions - that is taking the spotlight.

He Does More than Design

Multidisciplinary Virtuoso, Pablo Reinoso, is what we might come to call a legend.

Plus Architecture Gains

Amy McArthur adds another plus to the equation as head interior designer, at Plus Architecture, Melbourne.

Iris Ceramica

Iris Ceramica specialises in floor and wall coverings for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Established in 1961, the company is committed to researching technology behind their products and to developing high quality ceramic and porcelain tiles.

Modern Mice

Julia deVille was first attracted to taxidermy after seeing her grandmother in a fox stole. With its tail in its mouth, it was seen by deVille as a work of art. Stephen Crafti reports.

Walking on Water

In a return to craftsmanship practices of the past, Australian furniture designer and surfer, Peter Walker, is on a mission to create working wooden surfboards.

Youth Makes Some Noise

At just 21 years old, Aussie entrepreneur Jesse Costelloe, designs to satisfy his own needs

Architectural Enigma

Barcelona-based architect Elias Torres isn’t easy to pigeonhole: his work traverses architecture, landscape, urban design and furniture and can be found in his native Spain, Japan and the USA. Report by Rachael Bernstone.

A Fishbol Bookshelf Chair

Another cool Canadian design duo is gaining attention with inventive designs

Melbourne Movement in Milan

A group of promising young Australian designers were given the chance to shine in Milan this year, thanks to the generous support of the Australian design industry.

Ceramic Flowers

In 2007 ceramic artist, Shannon Garson began documenting the magnolia garden of children’s author, Gary Crew. This project has come to fruition in an exhibition of exquisite bowls and vases in The Magnolia Project.

Aussies Represent in Sweden

Two Aussie furniture designers have been invited to participate in a global collaboration in Sweden, “JoINT- an international arena for woodworking culture”.

Interstudio

Interstudio is modelled on the philosophy of Interstudio in Copenhagen, and was established in Australia in 2002.

Design Duo's That Work: 'Mike and Maaike Inc'

Meet Mike and Maaike from San Francisco, who joined forces to avoid "preconceived and static goals" - not just for the catchy name.

Cafe Culture

Australian company Cafe Culture was established over 8 years ago and has showrooms in Sydney and Brisbane. Specialising in custom furniture, chairs, tables and accessories which is primarily aimed at the hospitality sector, Cafe Culture has an extensive product range sourced from design houses in Italy, Europe, Asia and Australia.

5 mins with…Nicole Voevodin-Cash

indesignlive.com spent 5 mins getting to know Queensland based designer, Nicole Voevodin-Cash.

Designer to Watch: Andrew Simpson

indesignlive.com heard Andrew speak at Pecha Kucha, Sydney, this year and were so impressed with his work and passion for glass blowing, we tracked him down for a chat.

Lighting up London

In this special report, Australian-born Rosina di Maria tells indesignlive.com of her recent move to Europe as Senior Associate at Woods Bagot, London.

bernabeifreeman Take on the World

Rina Bernabei and Kelly Freeman are the 2007 winners of the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award for their Totem lights. In Milan this April for the I Salone furniture fair, the duo will have their lights displayed at Zona Tortona as part of DesignPlus.

Accommodation by Design

Jacqueline Wagar has found a niche market in architecture and design savvy travelers.

Lights by Ruby

Melbourne's design duo behind Ruby Studio give light to letter 'J'

Gregory Bonasera: Making Design Personal

Asked to custom-design a light for Clemence Harvey's PR office, Gregory Bonasera named that light after the woman herself. indesignlive.com spoke to the Melbourne designer about the personalised product.

Big Win for Little Caravan

Bob Jenyns named as winner of Australia’s leading sculpture competition, taking home $115,000.

Varady's City of Tiles

Full Frontal Stone + Tile Expo - Showcase stands designed by multi-award winning Australian architect, Stephen Varady.

Geyer Opens Singapore Studio

Caroline Burns pioneers new Geyer studio, further developing the firm's presence in Asia.

21st Century Renaissance Man

Thomas Heatherwick’s inquisitive mind has placed him as one of Britain’s leading creators of three-dimensional objects, incorporating architecture, sculpture and design into his practice.

Goulder's Calypso

Meet Jon Goulder, a forth generation craftsman with a furniture filled history.

Lindsay Holland Joins Architectus

Award winning architect and educator, Lindsay Holland joins Lindsay Clare, Kerry Clare, Patrick Clifford and John Hockings as a design director at Architectus.

The Ubiquitous Jamie Durie

Electrolux join forces with DIY king Jamie Durie to redefine outdoor entertaining in 2008

Happy Days Ahead

Few Australian designers receive more respect from their peers than Nick Rennie, and to his friends and colleagues he is a legend.

Design Opinion: Alexi Robinson Knows Design

indesignlive.com's UK Editor, Alexi Robinson reports on 'Design Art' at Amanda Levete's first solo exhibition in London.

Sweden's Next Design Star: Johan Wijk

A hit at the 2008 Stockholm Furniture Fair in February was young Swedish designer Johan Wijk. indesignlive.com caught up with the designer to find out what he is up to.

indesignlive.com Special Report: Australian Hyper-Realist Sculptors

Patricia Piccinini's evocative hyper-realist sculptures wowed the art world in 2003 when she represented Australia at the Venice Biennale.

An Experimental Touch

Ilias Fotopoulos has returned to Australia after impressing the crowds at 100% Design Tokyo with his unconventional wallpapers and textiles.

Family of Sam

Discarded books resurrected in a unique furniture range by Australian designer on the rise, Samantha Parsons

They Say Left-handers are More Creative

Chris Byrne of Left Hand Make launches the 'Small One' range

Indesign Magazine's Latest Design Luminaries Revealed

...and the honour goes to Gabriel and Elizabeth Poole. Read the extract article by Jan Howlin from Indesign Magazine Issue #32 here

Making it Big: Christina Waterson

Christina Waterson's sculptural cardboard installation was an instant hit at 2007's RAIA dinner. Read the extract article by Stephen Crafti for Indesign Magazine #32 here.

Illustration or Graphic Design?

Sydney based illustrator/graphic designer Zoe Sadokierski talks about designing pictures

Meet Bright Young Designer, Brad Stebbing

The winner of the 2008 'The Edge' exhibition lit up the room at the AIFF with his Melee Pendant Lamp

Deer Little Things

Manon Youdale launches us into her world of exploration, nostalgia, old money and "Wild-Deer-Ness"

On the Plus Side, New Associate at Plus Architecture

Craig Smart has been appointed as an associate architect at Plus Architecture, Melbourne

Mainichi Transforming Off-cuts into Wearable Art

Experimentation informs both the jewellery and interior designs of Dearne Herrenberg

New Appointments at Cunsolo Architects

2008 welcomes two new associates at Cunsolo, Melbourne and Sydney

Impassioned Design by Walter Rauchenwald

The true value of furniture is not the space that it occupies in our rooms, it is the passionately crafted place it holds in our minds

Arresting Developments

Ronnie Lacham's Melbourne exhibition. Read the article extract from Indesign Magazine #32 here

Profile: Furniture and Product Designer, Alex Noble

Sydney designer launches concept store for Australian design

Oliver Smith finds new forms for the knife, fork and spoon

Canberra-based silversmith uses collaboration with chefs to create cutlery

Amy Cunningham's interlocking design series

Lox Box, Lox chair and Show Off - modular design for the home

Sean Godsell Architects Shortlisted for Wallpaper Awards

St Andrews house shortlisted as Wallpaper announces winners for 2008

Meet the Boys Behind Castor

One is an architectural stone carver, the other boasts a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Together they are bringing plenty of edge to the design world

Australian Shoe Designer in Iceland

Ex-pat Aussie shoe designer Sruli Recht launches new line for 2008

Studio Partnership

Studio Bagno - Old friends fill gap in Aussie bathroom industry with new business partnership

Meet the New Associate at Plus Architecture

Melbourne's Plus Architecture is pleased to announce the appointment of Andromeda Hutchins as their newest associate architect

Profile: Australian Designer, Donald Holt

Award-winning designer provides strong design and innovation

Profile: Melbourne Designer Helen Kontouris

Helen Kontouris Design, available through Schiavello

IN2Architectural Products Announcement

At the Altherr

Alberto Lievore, Jeannette Altherr and Manel Molina established Lievore Altherr Molina (LAM) in Barcelona in 1991...

GAMplusFRATESI's Unique Chair Innovation

GAMplusFRATESI share the inspiration behind their designs

The Nature of Wood

Australian sculptor transforms and transports trees

Kjell Grant - A Living Design Legend

Planex presents Kjell Grant's work in honorary exhibition

'Starchitects' Abseil for a Cause

BVN architects raise funds for Starlight Children's Foundation

Sydney's Spencer

New designer catches Sydney's attention with innovative interiors

Who is Nicola Cerini?

Talent and regard for the environment lead Melbourne designer to success.

Blum Australia Marks Decade

Furniture and fittings company celebrates 10 year anniversary in Sydney

NZ Designer to go Global

Product designer Phil Cuttance has signed up for worldwide distribution

Anne Black Designs for Christmas

Danish designer launches a new Christmas collection

Awarded: Tracy Bialek of Ripple

Making a Ripple in the Australian business community

Corporate Culture Celebrates 10 Years

10th year as Australia's designer furniture specialists

Australian Designer - Adam Goodrum

This furniture designer has got the goods

Plus Architecture's Decade

Ten-year milestone for Melbourne Architecture firm

New Directions

Bates Smart continues to expand

Geyer given the nod for contribution to design

The illustrious title of Indesign Luminary given to Aussie twosome behind Geyer

Paddington Art Prize 2007

The winner of the $20,000 prize has been announced

Tom Dixon was here

Everyone who knows design knows Tom Dixon. But he is full of surprises, as Indesign found out during Saturday in Design this year.

Karim Rashid: The Man to Praise

2007 says the accolades just keep on coming

Aussie joins ICSID Board

Brandon Gien set to elevate the role of Australian design globally

Keith Melbourne in Perth

Keith Melbourne lights up Perth in his first solo exhibition

Bombay Sapphire Winners 2007

Design duo behind bernabeifreeman named Bombay Sapphire 2007 winners

Memoir: Australia's First Female Architect

100 years since Taylor's revolutionary Australian Trade Journals

Smessaert in OZ

Marnick Smessaert to visit Australia in November

Hyatt's Latest Book

Peter Hyatt documents Brisbane's most recent landmark

Bouman's Career in Hardback

Feiko Bouman's Architecture in a book

korban/flaubert in the US

Sydney-based design duo make an impact in The Big Apple

Gray Puksand's New Partner

Architect Paul de Podolinsky has been appointed as Puksand partner

DesignInc Expands

Sydney-based design firm DesignInc grows into major Australian player

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