Ideas

Be inspired by design-led and industry leading architecture or architectural design ideas and interior design ideas. Priceless architectural design tips, interior design tips and commercial or home interior design ideas from the leading brains and brands known to contemporary design.

August 18, 2026

We talk to Anupama Kundoo ahead of Living Cities Forum 2026

As the Living Cities Forum returns to Sydney and Melbourne this August, Kundoo — appearing alongside international speakers such as Finn Williams and Ludwig Engel — tells us about time, abundance and care in her work.

August 10, 2026

Migrating Modernism: Seidler on show in Sydney

Following a successful exhibition at San Marco Art Centre (SMAC) in Venice, a retrospective exhibition on the work and life of preeminent Australian architect Harry Seidler is open at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum.

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“It’s a bit like writing a little song or a Japanese haiku:” Patrick Jouin on design, collaboration, and a partnership for the ages

Pedrali and Patrick Jouin celebrate more than ten years of collaboration with new evolutions to their iconic designs

August 6, 2026

DIA: It’s time to Write DESIGNER at the Australian census

With an in-your-face campaign from the Design Institute of Australia, Write DESIGNER urges every design professional to identify themselves in the upcoming census.

August 3, 2026

Saturday Indesign memories: Escaping the corporate catch-up trap

Cox Architecture's Remy Chard reminisces about her interstate trip for Saturday Indesign two years ago, writing that such design events can act as catalysts for connection while countering the 'catch-up trap'.

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Distilling modernity: In conversation with Giulio Cappellini

In an exclusive interview with one of the most iconic figures on the international design scene, Cappellini’s charismatic art director talks about design that transcends time and geographical context, embraces diversity – and captures the elusive essence of our times.

July 29, 2026

Seven design fallacies worth challenging

Ahead of Saturday Indesign, six architects and interior designers consider the assumptions that continue to shape homes, apartments and neighbourhoods – and the conversations the industry could be having more often.

July 20, 2026

Byera Hadley travelling scholar: What I learned about Autism-friendly design across three continents

Illiana Jones, a graduate at Sam Crawford Architects, reports back from her recent Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship on autism-friendly design from London to Cairo.

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Classics informing classics: a design evolution

Join us for a Herman Miller series that looks at how architects and designers use their most iconic designs to create beautiful and functional office spaces.

July 15, 2026

Reporting back from a Scandinavian design odyssey

Following a design pilgrimage through Copenhagen, Stockholm and Finland, FK’s Nicky Drobis reflects on 3daysofdesign, the work of Aino and Alvar Aalto, and why great design begins and ends with people.

July 14, 2026

Copenhagen special: 3daysofdesign roundtable podcast is here!

Claire Delmar, Eva-Marie Prineas, Jason Gibney and Anton Assaad join STORIESINDESIGN to discuss the charm of Denmark's capital city and their takes on 3daysofdesign 2026.

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Delighting in details: What the trendjournal can do for Australian design

Marylou Cafaro’s first trendjournal sparked a powerful, decades-long movement in joinery designs and finishes which eventually saw Australian design develop its independence and characteristic style. Now, polytec offers all-new insights into the future of Australian design.

July 9, 2026

Fireside with Kirsten Stanisich, Jonathan Richards and Royal Oak Floors

The Richards Stanisich duo will be in conversation with our Editor at Royal Oak Floors' Sydney showroom on Thursday 23rd July, 2026.

July 8, 2026

Finding quotidian design joy at Melbourne Design Week 

Designed to be touched, picked up and played with, 'New/Relic' was a Melbourne Design Week exhibition of every fixture you’ve never thought about twice.

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MillerKnoll: The great responsibility of great design

As MillerKnoll offers a deep-dive into some of the company’s ESG initiatives with the recently released 2023 Better World Report, we take a closer look at their unwavering commitment to transformative design – and the belief that with great design comes great responsibility.

July 6, 2026

Venice Biennale 2026: Evocations of resilience and hope

Arts writer and editor Victoria Hynes reports on the breadth of this year's Venice Biennale, drawing out highlights from national pavilions including Australia, Morocco, India and the UK.

July 6, 2026

3daysofdesign diaries with Jason Gibney

The Sydney-based director of Jason Gibney Design Workshop travelled to Copenhagen for this year's Scandinavian festival of design, reflecting on what makes the event — and the city — so special.

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American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

The recent Kurunpa Kunpu collaboration, an exhibition of new furniture pieces realised in American maple, cherry and walnut, puts a spotlight on the resilience of First Nations People as well as the environmental impact of American hardwood species and their role in Australian design.