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DesignOffice x The Commons: Seamless collaboration to create co-working spaces with character

DesignOffice x The Commons: Seamless collaboration to create co-working spaces with character

The Commons has been providing co-working spaces since 2016 and, following collaboration with DesignOffice, has two fresh sites in prime Sydney locations. We spoke to The Commons founder, Cliff Ho, and DesignOffice co-director, Damien Mulvihill, about using local touches to balance function and connection.

Modern seating with a classic twist

Modern seating with a classic twist

The humble stacking chair receives a contemporary facelift with the new Aula chair by Wilkhahn.

Shaking up workplace experience with Future X Collective

Shaking up workplace experience with Future X Collective

Future X Collective, the latest venture from Futurespace, brings together a range of consultants to optimise workplace experience.

Finlaysons fitout comes complete with a fresh perspective

Finlaysons fitout comes complete with a fresh perspective

In designing Finlaysons Lawyers’ new Adelaide headquarters, Hames Sharley balanced a quintessential paradox of interests faced by conservative practices in the contemporary world: the need for collaboration versus confidentiality.

Meet Natalie Busch – HASSELL’s new principal

Meet Natalie Busch – HASSELL’s new principal

The newly appointed principal at HASSELL believes that designers have a social responsibility to create sustainable, healthy places for the next generation.

The State of UX Design in Australia? Nick Bannikoff and Carlo Giannasca In Convo

The State of UX Design in Australia? Nick Bannikoff and Carlo Giannasca In Convo

Nick Bannikoff and Carlo Giannasca explain why they’re on a mission to build a strong community of experiential designers here in Australia.

5 Minutes With … Oliver Baxter!

5 Minutes With … Oliver Baxter!

Just returning home after 30 days travelling to workplaces throughout the Asia Pacific region, Oliver Baxter shares his insights on the global status of collaboration and the future of the working world.

“I Don’t Know How To Feel About This”: Eames x Uniqlo

“I Don’t Know How To Feel About This”: Eames x Uniqlo

The Eames Office just announced a collaboration with Japanese fashion house UNIQLO, a global clothing apparel brand with over 1,000 stores worldwide, on its new collection celebrating the work of Charles and Ray Eames.

5 Mins With… Scott Compton, Warren And Mahoney

5 Mins With… Scott Compton, Warren And Mahoney

Using references from the much-lauded film The Usual Suspects and award-winning TV series Mad Men to unpack this subject for his readers, Scott argues that the best lead designers are those who can use an ‘invisible hand’ to guide their teams. We spoke to Scott about his thoughts on the design process and the importance of the ‘invisible hand’.

The Value Of Material Narrative: IVE Group Sydney By Hot Black

The Value Of Material Narrative: IVE Group Sydney By Hot Black

Homebush West marketing agency IVE Group recently engaged Hot Black to create their 900sqm workplace with the intent to embrace and celebrate the company’s design ethos within the literal fibre of the environment.

5 mins with… Charles Wilson on the Zaza sofa for King Living

5 mins with… Charles Wilson on the Zaza sofa for King Living

The Zaza sofa is the latest classic and comfortable product to emerge from the ongoing partnership of Charles Wilson and King Living.

What Does ‘Sensory Space’ Really Mean, And Why Is It Becoming A Valuable Currency In Design Culture?

What Does ‘Sensory Space’ Really Mean, And Why Is It Becoming A Valuable Currency In Design Culture?

Melbourne-based design duo, Melissa Chen and Kayoko Kubo of MI.KA Studio lift the veil on this increasingly abstract concept.