Craftsmanship
Events
What’s on in Paddington at Saturday Indesign 2026
Discover what’s happening in Paddington for Saturday Indesign 2026, from immersive sound and hands-on workshops to live craftsmanship, new collections, design talks and more.
Events
Tappeti marks 20 years of bespoke rug design
At Paddington Town Hall, the Australian rug studio reflected on two decades of bespoke design with an event that brought its archives, collaborations and making processes into motion.
People
Inside the workshop of Simeon Dux
Designer-maker Simeon Dux creates finely crafted timber furniture with longevity, precision and heritage at its core.
Project
Five conversations that shaped how we thought about design in 2025
From city-making to craft, design heritage to material innovation, these standout interviews offered rare insight into the people steering architecture and design forward.
News
Lights, camera, craft and action
We caught up with Abramo Manfrotto, CEO of Venetian decorative lighting brand LEUCOS, during a visit to Australia with dedece.
Articles
Raw softness: Cruda by Greg Natale and Designer Rugs
In the latest collaboration between Designer Rugs and Greg Natale, the raw rigour of modernist geometries finds its most comforting articulation in the inherent softness of floor coverings.
Events
KEEP: Forever Objects by six Australian architects
AHEC’s KEEP exhibition at Cult Sydney sees six Australian architects craft lasting furniture pieces, on view until 4th October.
Project
A cultural canvas, turned hospitality precinct
Terrai by Sona Reddy Studio translates the cultural identity of Telangana into a dining experience through regional materials, craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Products
An ode to the tactility of the handmade
With craftsmanship and contemporary form at its core, Boyac and Origine present a special showcase as part of Melbourne Design Week.
Products
Volker Haug’s illuminating designs with playful edges
Committed to the artful illumination of spaces, Volker Haug Studio amps up its well loved lighting collections with two new additions.
Articles
Introducing the Barbera Hardware Collection – a labour of passion, perseverance, and creativity
Emerging as if from the depths of the earth, these glistening treasures are the crown jewels of Australian Design & Co. The result of dedicated hard work, the collection of joinery, hooks and other hardware unites thoughtful design with quality materials.
Products
Mobilia brings Milan’s cc-tapis to Australia
Australia’s Mobilia and Milan-based rug brand cc-tapis announce an exclusive national partnership, blending tradition with contemporary design innovation.
Articles
Superior craftsmanship marks today’s design generation: Presenting GEO by Tappeti
Ahead of the launch for Tappeti’s latest – GEO – we look back at the brand’s pledge to quality, handmade manufacturing techniques and material integrity.
News
A Market-Food Typology For A New Generation: Wilson & Market by Kestie Lane
Wilson & Market is the new flagship restaurant located at the Prahran Market. The eatery includes a ‘hole-in-the wall’ take-away window, a café that extends into the market square and a brasserie and bar with an entrance off Commercial road – a reimagined model of a highly traditional format.
Project
Woods Bagot Fosters Company Culture Through Craftsmanship & Materiality For ADCO Constructions
One highly considered design feature expresses ADCO’s approach to craftsmanship and materials and fosters company culture.
Articles
The Value of Materiality in Modern Consumer Culture
What have we done? The worldwide social ramifications of the A+D market have reached tipping point. As Walter Knoll celebrates 150 years in design, they prompt us to consider materiality as a potential solution.
Ideas
Arthur G Celebrating 35 Years of Design And Craftsmanship
Melbourne based furniture company Arthur G is celebrating its 35th anniversary this November 2015 as it enters a new phase of growth and market expansion.