Learn about form, texture and material from Henry Wilson at Defrost*

Sydney-based designer Henry Wilson, is set to deliver a human-centred design talk as part of the deFrost* talk series, which begins February 25.

BY Ashley Tucker

February 17th, 2016

Furniture, interior and product design has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of history. How does a designer look at the world today? What comes first – the materials or the design ideas? How does one create beautiful things that also work?

Join deFrost* first talk of 2016 to be inspired by Sydney furniture, interior and product designer Henry Wilson and his journey of creation celebrating his process of observation, filtering and organising that informs all his work. In his world ideas jump, connect and multiply to craft beautifully resolved design that reflects this journey.

Date: Thursday 25 February
Time: 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
Address: Frost*collective, Level 1/15 Foster Street, Surry Hills, Sydney

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