The People

As an Aussie expat living in Singapore, we get a designer’s insights into what the tiny, humid island has on offer ahead of the 2018 INDE.Awards.

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

In Benjamin Hubert’s world, having talent and vision is one thing, but to have empathy – that’s where the hard work begins. Hubert has devoted his practice and studio, Layer, to intimately understanding what users really need.

On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, Maruni comes round circle – in more ways than one. We speak with the brand’s key visionaries, president Takeshi Yamanaka, art director Naoto Fukasawa, and long-time collaborator Jasper Morrison.

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?

Dr Brandon Gien is an advocate for design, the kind of design that is transformative. Through the Good Design Awards, which celebrates 60 years this year, he’s able to champion its life-changing effects.