2009 Tasmanian Design Awards

November 19th, 2009

When 24 Tasmanian product designers responded to a brief to design a product using sustainable practises, the result was an eclectic mix of materials and products.

Following criteria that required the pieces to be affordable (retailing at under $100), functional, innovative and yet sustainable, local designers conceived a range of inspirational works for the occasion.

Amongst the finalists for the prize are a pair of elegantly crafted delicate porcelain cups by Belinda Winkler, cubic wooden salt and pepper shakers by Rye Dunsmuir and sterling silver brooches by Linda Fredheim.

“We were extremely impressed by the originality and quality of entries this year,” said the judges.

“The award continues to attract and challenge the best and brightest designers, producing innovative, practical product ideas.”

Hosted by The Design Centre in Launceston, the awards run parallel with an exhibition of the local designs until 30 November.

Winners will be announced on 27 November.

2009 Tasmanian Design Awards

designcentre.com.au

Patrick Senior salad servers

Linda Fredheim brooch

Rye Dunsmuir salt and pepper shaker

Adam Aberle fruit bowl

Simon Raffan teaspoons

Brad Moss Huon bowls

Stuart Willams Hobby Hoppy family

Belinda Winkler porcelain cups

Anna Weber puzzle shade

INDESIGN is on instagram

Follow @indesignlive

A collective vision: The whimsical workplace with Intuit, COX and MillerKnoll

Stepping into Intuit’s Sydney workplace certainly doesn’t feel like walking into an office. Why? In this film, we discover that, when joy takes precedence as a design driver, even a high-performing commercial CBD headquarters can feel like an intuitive wonderland that invites employees to choose their own adventure.

Craftsmanship meets calm with Gaggenau at Woollahra Village House

In a tightly held heritage pocket of Woollahra, a reworked Neo-Georgian house reveals the power of restraint. Designed by Tobias Partners, this compact home demonstrates how a reduced material palette, thoughtful appliance selection and enduring craftsmanship can create a space designed for generations to come.

The things that really matter, with Melinda Huuk

The Studio* Collaborative’s Melinda Huuk sums it up perfectly when she says, we can rationalise beauty to ourselves but it “needs to be underpinned by purpose and responsibility”. She highlights the Fleur Sofa by King for its responsible manufacture – a quality that takes its beauty beyond skin-deep.

Fly Forbo Award closing date extended

In light of the recent disasters in Australia and New Zealand, Forbo has extended the deadline for entries to its Fly Forbo Award. There is now more time to get your free entry into the prestigious Fly Forbo Award (Australia and New Zealand), and try to win those trips to Europe (plus the accolades of […]