The Ideas

As the Australian design industry continues to boom, we take a closer look at what this means for the commercial property sector.

Among a glittering crowd at the Sydney Opera House, it was the products designed to change people’s lives that became the centre of attention at the 60th annual Good Design Awards Australia.

The Australian design industry is beset with certifications, regulations, and laws. What’s the difference between the three, and what do they mean for you?

The highly coveted, international design competition called for a landmark cultural destination for the city of Adelaide – Adelaide Contemporary.

The business of running a design practice requires ongoing focus from the business leaders, yet this is something that’s often neglected in the process of servicing clients and delivering projects. In this article, Rob Peake investigates what’s required to sustain and build a successful design business and how this differs from just creating brilliant design.

For many furniture designers struggling to survive on two to five per cent royalties cheques, the recently departed David Bowie delivers a masterclass in ‘get rich or die at Salone’.