The power of permanence in FABLE Outside: The new chapter of the beloved folklore

The Indesign Edit: FABLE by Didier explores the ten-year story of one of the most cherished furniture collections across the Australian design industry.

The power of permanence in FABLE Outside: The new chapter of the beloved folklore

BY Emily Sutton

August 24th, 2020

Tags: australian design, Didier, Fable, furniture, Furniture design, ross didier, The Edit

A great story is one that draws you back in almost instantly after you’ve finished. Time and time again, we find ourselves enchanted by a narrative with a magical quality that keeps you wanting more. Here at Indesign, the decade long tale of FABLE by Didier is one of our favourites.

This edition of The Indesign Edit takes a closer look at the creative process and inspirations of the FABLE Collection by Didier. We take our readers on a journey through a range of furniture products that champion craftsmanship, form and function through design ingenuity. From the founding principles of FABLE Oak to the latest pieces of the FABLE Outside range; FABLE by Didier continues to surprise the industry with its unique charm.

Free, downloadable and product-led, join us as we continue to read and explore Didier’s magical folklore once again. Get your copy of the Indesign Edit: Fable by Didier today.

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