Object’s "Maverick" series - Exploring Sustainable Design

April 4th, 2011

The next instalment in Object’s ‘Mavericks’ series of talks features designers from State. Respond. Exploring sustainable design who will each give a rapid-fire illustrated talk about their design practice. Each speaker has a significant track record in engaging with the ideas and principles of ethical and sustainable design. After the presentations there will be an opportunity for open discussion followed by drinks in the gallery.

Speakers include:
Chris Bosse from architecture firm LAVA
David Gravina from strategic design agency Digital Eskimo
Marcus Piper and Christey Johansson from graphic design agency one8one7
Marc Schamburg from furniture design studio schamburg + alvisse.

Where: Object Gallery, 417 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
When: Thursday, 11 March 2010
Time: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Bookings essential as capacity is strictly limited.

State. Respond. Exploring sustainable design runs in Object Gallery until 28 March 2010.

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