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On Wednesday 16 May, Haworth’s showroom in Singapore was packed as the design community came together to hear an animated Gerry Taylor from Orangebox talk about the changing workplace and research findings on Boomers and Millennials.
On Wednesday 16 May, Haworth’s showroom in Singapore was packed as the design community came together to hear an animated Gerry Taylor from Orangebox talk about the changing workplace and research findings on Boomers and Millennials.
Zanui celebrated their launch into the retail revolution with a champagne brunch for media on Tuesday 8 May, at the newly opened Posto in Sydney's Rushcutters Bay.
Industrial designer Tom Skeehan launched his ARUKU and KASHI stools at Two Before Ten Café in Canberra on Thursday 19 April.
Kokuyo hosted a party for special guests on Thursday 19 April to celebrate the opening of its new showroom in Singapore at 42 Duxton Road. All eyes were on the Cherche Midi. The chair is made of woven carbon fibre, and weighs a mere 960g!
Arup launched 'The Penguin Pool' series in Singapore in April with 5 edible art installations, designed and executed by Chef Janice Wong, owner of 2am:dessertbar and 2am:lab.
Samsung celebrated the 2012 launch of Smart TV with a celebration at Water Bar in Sydney's Woolloomooloo on Tuesday 17 April.
Bolon launched their collection for 2012 in Melbourne on Thursday 3 May. Entitled 'Create', the collection marks Bolon's first collaboration with architect Jean Nouvel.
At Ritz Carlton on Friday 30 March, V-ZUG unveiled a series of products to specially invited guests in a lively presentation that included a cooking demonstration using the new Combi-Steam XSL, a tasty sampling of the results, and a delicious dinner spread after.
Space, in collaboration with Cubes magazine and Indesignlive.asia, kicked off its second Green Space event on Thursday 12 April 2012. Guests got to view sustainable installations by 5 design teams. Many also adopted a plant that evening, with all proceeds going to WWF Singapore.
350 fans and design enthusiasts gathered at Proof Living ION on Wednesday 11 April to welcome Baker to Singapore. Also there to celebrate this momentous occasion, Rachel Kohler, Group President of Kohler, presented a congratulatory video for Proof Living.
Indesign and DQ hosted a soirée at Milan's NooN cocktail bar and restaurant on Wednesday 18 April. At the halfway point of the world's biggest design fair, the evening was a chance for design industry folk to relax, mingle, chat about what they'd seen so far - and prepare for another two days of festivities ahead.
CFS presented the new XF Work, Meeting and Wax Executive furniture collections to designers and design media at a series of intimate functions at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art.
Stylecraft gathered 16 teams from the design community to decorate an egg following the theme ‘Easter Bling’. The first prize of 10 Juno Chairs from Arper went to Geyer for their Damien Hirst-inspired Bling Skull! Indesignlive.asia’s very own editor took home the lucky draw prize - an Aro Lounge by Capdell.
Indesign Indonesia honoured the work and lifetime achievements of Prof. Mohammad Danisworo on Thursday 29 March. Some 140 guests from the local architecture and design community attended the celebration, which was held at the Luxeliving Showroom in Menteng, Central Jakarta.
Jardan celebrated the opening of their new showroom in Sydney's Rosebery on Thursday 22 March. Designers, media and friends turned out to see the new space, showcasing the latest products from the furniture designer and manufacturer.
Arclinea celebrated the opening of its new Singapore flagship store at Winsland House II on Thursday 22 March with great food by Chef Osvaldo Forlino, live music by Clareesa Monteiro and her band, and pasta-making by Patrizia Forlino and Armida Forlino. In attendance – Dr Silvio Fortuna, CEO of Arclinea, and His Excellency, Italian Ambassador Anacleto Felicani.
HALO’s launch of Italian lighting design house Modoluce was all smiles as Australian representative Joseph Crea, ESPO (SA) shared this latest collection with the WA architectural and design industries at HALO’s East Perth Showroom.
Boral announced the winners of the Boral Design Awards 2011/2012 at Melbourne's Sumac on Thursday 29 March.
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA)'s Victoria branch announced the top Victorian and Tasmanian design graduates of 2011 at the 4th annual Graduate of the Year Awards, held at Corporate Culture on Wednesday 21 March.
The winners of the Dulux Colour Awards 2012 were announced on Wednesday 28 March at a presentation in the cavernous and slightly opulent halls of Melbourne's The Regent. The event drew a full turnout of media, architects, designers and star judges - The Design Files' Lucy Feagins, Colourways' Kim Chadwick, Jeff Fearon of Fearon Hay Architects and Peter Maddison of Grand Designs Australia.
Perth's designFARM recently celebrated its 15th birthday with a party at its Hay Street showroom. DesignFARM also used the occasion to showcase its new residential collection to an eager crowd of industry colleagues.
Great Dane celebrated 10 glorious years with a party at their Sydney showroom on Tuesday 27 March, and at their recently opened Fitzroy showroom on Thursday 29 March. Special guests included Bo and Morten of Danish design studio FurnID, Peter Maddison of Grand Designs Australia and some gorgeous Great Dane canine friends.
Sydney's architecture and design community had a night of 80s flashback on 28 March at Dance For Life 2012.
Wednesday 14 March saw the launch of Kim Gravelle’s latest solo exhibition at MTM Loft, 85 Playfair Road. On display – oil and acrylic paintings on canvas and plywood capturing impressions of Asian cities through the eyes of a business traveller moving at full speed.
Julie Paterson of Cloth Fabric launched her new 'Remixed' range for Designer Rugs on Wednesday 21 March at Sydney's Global Gallery. The colours and textures on show proved a hit with design industry members and media who flocked to see the new collaboration.
The media were whisked away to W Singapore at Sentosa Cove via yacht for a special insider preview on Wednesday evening, 14 March. Miaou Mix was on hand to supply the music while delicious cocktail concoctions made the rounds, W style!
Space Furniture in Singapore launched the highly anticipated Prouvé RAW Collection by Vitra, in collaboration with G-Star, on Thursday, 8 March with a ‘furniture meets fashion’ party and an installation featuring reinterpreted Prouvé designs resting on dynamic angled planes.
Barrisol, Corporate Sponsor for the Installation Design category in the Australian Interior Design Awards, held a get-together at their Ultimo showroom on Wednesday 14 March to announce the shortlist for this year's category.
Seneca Textiles celebrated the opening of their new Paddington showroom and the launch of the JAB spring/summer 2012 collection with a cocktail function on Tuesday 6 March.
Tuesday 13 March saw the celebration of Indesign's latest Luminary, architect Philip Cox.
The DIA brought together design students, recent graduates and educators across Melbourne to test their skills in Design Wrap, a fast-paced design challenge involving everyday objects and a whole lot of imagination. The basement of Donkey Wheel House played host to the event on Thursday 8 December, with participants really stretching the limits of available materials to create some marvellous designs.
The HBO+EMTB Sydney studio hosted a party on Wednesday 29 February to celebrate the opening of Rugby League Central. Special guests included ARLC Chief Executive David Gallop and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, The Honourable Graham Annesley MP. NRL stars Mario Fenech and Andrew Ryan helped draw the lucky door prize, which was followed by guided tours of the building.
The launch party for bulthaup’s new showroom at 36 Armenian Street in Singapore was held on Thursday 16 February, and was attended by some 150 guests all dressed in their evening best.
Almost 600 guests attended the Cassina launch party at Dream Interiors in Singapore on Friday evening, 24 February. On show – the legendary Veliero bookcase and other icons of design.
Dedece presented the Paola Lenti Aqua Collection to an eager group of design industry members and media on Tuesday 28 February. Sydney's floating harbourside bar, The Island, was the perfect location to showcase the Aqua Collection's gorgeous textured outdoor floorcoverings, ottomans, lounges and armchairs in a host of divine colours.
Victoria + Albert showed off new additions to their bath collection - Toulouse, Edge and Barcelona - at a lunchtime presentation at the top of Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel on Wednesday 29 February. Guests marvelled at the new designs, and some even climbed in to try them out!
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