Annual Manual: Australian Design Now – IDL

2011’s Annual Manual: A Guide to Australian Design Now! opened on Friday 8 April at Sydney’s Object Gallery.

April 27th, 2011

From a pool of 120 entries on display, Thomas Llewellyn and Daniel To and Emma Aiston were announced as winners of the chance to exhibit their works in Object’s Project Space in 2012.

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‘Sculptural Panels’ Their latest project from Design Hub’s ‘Artevista™’ product range is ‘Sculptural Panels’. Utilising varying materials and finishes with eight unique designs, ‘Sculptural Panels’ are non-porous, easy to install and can be finished in numerous colours and textures. Design Hub (61 2) 9698 5044designhub.com.au

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