graphic design
Events
A certain type of design at Sydney Design Week
Type designer Vincent Chan, who delivered a keynote speech with the Powerhouse as part of Sydney Design Week, tells us about the history and importance of this niche profession.
Ideas
Will Lynes calls for architects and designers to value the ancient trade of signwriting
Despite its long and rich history, signwriting is a profession in decline. Will Lynes’ new show, Oily Water at Canberra Glassworks, aims to showcase the techniques of the trade to highlight its potential in design.
Ideas
The unexpected in the everyday: Drez on agency, architecture and art
The Melbourne-based artist works at the intersection of art and architecture. In a new exhibition at MAGMA Galleries, he turns his focus on urban space and agency to a smaller scale.
Events
Stories Indesign: Perth Design Week with Sandy Anghie and David Smith
Co-founders Sandy Anghie and David Smith joined us for a podcast interview ahead of 2025 Perth Design Week, which kicks off on March 20th.
Events
2024 Hall of Famers announced by DIA
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) has announced the induction of eight distinguished designers into its Hall of Fame for 2024.
Ideas
“Do it for good, make it work and think big”: Designing life with Luminary, Vince Frost
As a Luminary this year, we pay tribute to Vince Frost, a leader in the world of design where words, images, fonts and creative skill intersect to delight and inspire us.
Project
Design as a vehicle for reconciliation: Balarinji completes latest Qantas design
The Indigenous design and strategy agency is launching its latest aircraft design with Qantas, the sixth iteration of a longstanding partnership.
Events
Kelley Cheng’s Journey Of Design, Art And Emotion
Proportion & Emotion, co-presented by The Press Room and the DesignSingapore Council, traces 20 years of output alongside the personal design journey of Kelley Cheng.
People
Meet the designer behind your favourite studios’ branding: Mike Giesser
Behind the branding of many of Melbourne’s interior design studios is one man – meet Mike Giesser.
People
Indesign Luminary: Ken Cato AO
Ken Cato has brought a new level of sophistication to Australian graphic design in a career spanning over forty years, which makes him an Indesign Luminary.
People
STOP! Collaborate and Listen: Craig & Karl
Assumed long-distance relationships were a recipe for heartache and angst? Clearly you haven’t met Australian graphic designers Craig & Karl; collaborating across the world with brands like Apple and Chanel – and all remotely!