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A history of Saturday Indesign: More than two decades of bringing designers and showrooms together

A history of Saturday Indesign: More than two decades of bringing designers and showrooms together

Saturday Indesign is one of the standout fixtures on the Asia-Pacific design calendar – but how exactly did it start, and when did it become so big?

Knoll’s material world: A legacy of excellence, a future of innovation

Knoll’s material world: A legacy of excellence, a future of innovation

From the industry-defining impact of the humble fabric swatch to the resonant statement on relevance and innovation at this year’s Salone del Mobile, Knoll’s material excellence continues to shape the world of design. Here, we explore this extraordinary legacy and look at how it informs the brand’s contemporary expression and the future of design.

Reporting from a whirlwind Melbourne Design Week

Reporting from a whirlwind Melbourne Design Week

What a week! With so many events still to come, Jan Henderson gives us a taste of what the 2025 edition has been like so far.

Technology, AI and more with Gensler’s Robbie Robertson

Technology, AI and more with Gensler’s Robbie Robertson

The Asia Pacific and Middle East regional leader for Gensler’s Digital Experience Design (DXD) practice discusses technology, AI, Scotland and the meaning of human-centred design in this episode of Stories Indesign.

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

UNSW housing analytics lab launches in Sydney

A new analytics lab led by UNSW researchers will draw on generative AI in an attempt to tackle Australia’s housing crisis, and has opened with an event attended by the NSW Premier in Eveleigh.

A stroll with Ross Gardam in his Milan exhibition

A stroll with Ross Gardam in his Milan exhibition

Ross Gardam’s installation, LUMINESCENT DUALITY, was a Milan 2025 standout. We took a tour of the space with the Australian designer to gain some deeper insights into the pieces on show.

Volker Haug awarded Melbourne Design Week Prize

Volker Haug awarded Melbourne Design Week Prize

The announcement of Volker Haug as this year’s recipient of the Melbourne Design Week Prize starts the event on a high note.

The cultural value of craft: How craft communities strengthen regional identity

The cultural value of craft: How craft communities strengthen regional identity

As a UNESCO Creative City of Craft and Folk Art, Ballarat is hosting Craft Lab and The Great Takeaway this month. Nicole Durling, Executive Director at Craft Victoria, tells us more.

Hints of New York in Hammond Studio’s Sydney office renewal

Hints of New York in Hammond Studio’s Sydney office renewal

Global e-commerce tech company ROKT has a revitalised, art-filled workplace in Sydney thanks to Hammond Studio’s reuse-focused design.

Riverside restaurant history in Singapore

Riverside restaurant history in Singapore

Dinding Design Office has crafted Jiak Kim House, an Asian restaurant rich with layers of history set on the banks of the Singapore River.

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

ArtMade Architects’ Director weighs in on NSW Housing Policy

With more NSW Housing Policy rolled out early this year, ArtMade Architects’ Sherif Saad comments on the importance of good design to its success.

Making a HOME in Venice

Making a HOME in Venice

Developed by an all-First Nations curatorial and creative team, the Australia Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale has officially opened.