The DQ TOP TEN FORCES + FACES has named its list for 2015!
June 2nd, 2015
Who is shaping the Australian design industry in 2015? Each year, we consider this question and nominate the most cutting-edge emerging creatives in Australia for this year.
It should come as no surprise to any of you that the meaning of the word “design” is changing. No longer a strict term with neat little categories, the boundaries of what design can and should be, has shifted greatly with waves and changes in what the market wants. Experience was a defining factor in selecting our best and brightest this year, where those pushing the boundaries are having a remarkable impact on human behavior, creating lasting and meaningful experiences for the world around them in every sector.
I am truly excited about this years list. Each and every top tenner here represents where the future of design should be looking to, and I cannot wait to see where they are taking the industry next.
Grab a copy of DQ #57 to read more why we selected the below best and brightest!
Adele Winterage, designer + founder, Foolscap Studio Melbourne
Rachel Fry and Amon Carson, owners and founders of Criteria Melbourne
Danielah Martinez, textile + graphic designer and senior textile designer at Tappeti
Anna Ross, owner and founder of Kester Black Cosmetic Design
Juliet Moore and Ben Edwards, Edwards Moore Multi Disciplinary Design Melbourne
Emma Coulter, visual artist
Chris Hardy, industrial designer
David Flack, interior architect and founder of Flack Studio, Melbourne
Peter Harding and Asa Jonasson, lighting designers and founders of Phoebe Lamps
Bei Na Wei, fashion engineer
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