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It’s design festival season! Melbourne Design Week asks us to ‘Design the world you want’

It’s design festival season! Melbourne Design Week asks us to ‘Design the world you want’

With over 300 events planned, the eighth edition promises another marathon week of design and its theme is at once a proposition of hope and an urgent call-to-arms.

Who, what, when and where – On The Move February careers news

Who, what, when and where – On The Move February careers news

Rounding up the movers and shakers across architecture and design in February 2024, including news from McGregor Coxall, Buchan and more.

Finalists shortlisted for NGV and Stylecraft’s Australian Furniture Design Award

Finalists shortlisted for NGV and Stylecraft’s Australian Furniture Design Award

Five finalists will compete for the fifth iteration of the award, complete with $20,000 cash prize and presented by the NGV and Stylecraft.

On air: NGV announces its 2023 Architecture Commission

On air: NGV announces its 2023 Architecture Commission

‘(This is) Air’, designed by Nic Brunsdon in collaboration with ENESS, focuses on the ever-present but often overlooked element of air.

What makes The Luminary shine so bright?

What makes The Luminary shine so bright?

The Luminary category at INDE.Awards 2023 Gala caused quite the buzz on stage. We look at who this year’s Luminaries are, and what makes them shine so bright – both in their day-to-day practices – and on the night!

India Mahdavi and Daniel Emma soak the NGV International with sumptuous colour

India Mahdavi and Daniel Emma soak the NGV International with sumptuous colour

NGV has done it once again, securing the internationally renowned India Mahdavi to design its latest major exhibition. Meanwhile, Daniel Emma studio takes over the NGV Kids gallery. All in all, it makes for an outstanding exhibition visit at NGV International.

The Design Wall at NGV is epic, here is how Hassell designed it

The Design Wall at NGV is epic, here is how Hassell designed it

With raw, elemental features, Design Wall 2023 honours Melbourne’s vibrant product design scene and encapsulates a commitment to sustainability.

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s aspirations for Australian design

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s aspirations for Australian design

Securing and now celebrating Australian design’s place in the world are design curators, Simone LeAmon and Ewan McEoin.

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

Simone LeAmon’s and Ewan McEoin’s big ambitions for Australian design

As NGV’s top design curators, Simone LeAmon and Ewan McEoin have big dreams for the design sector. And they’re coming at it with energy and ambition.

Rigg Design Prize returns with advertising in the spotlight

Rigg Design Prize returns with advertising in the spotlight

The Rigg Design Prize returns with a new focus on advertising and communication design. Let’s find out what NGV has in store for us this year.

Why we love Helen Kontouris: 5 designs for all time

Why we love Helen Kontouris: 5 designs for all time

Leanne Amodeo rounds up the Indesign team’s favourite Helen Kontouris designs.

Melbourne Design Fair to fill a key gap in local market

Melbourne Design Fair to fill a key gap in local market

An initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria in collaboration with the Melbourne Art Foundation, the inaugural Melbourne Design Fair runs from 16 – 20 March.