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Events
It’s time for debate and discussion at Saturday Indesign
Saturday Indesign might be revitalised and full of surprises in 2026, but the ever-popular Design Discussion series is back for more thought-provoking panels. Find out who’s discussing what in Sydney on 12th September.
Events
Jia CURATED: Bigger and better in 2026
The 2026 Jia CURATED festival in Bali set exactly the right tone for community, education and inspiration over a sensational five days devoted to architecture and design, with sustainability at its heart.
Events
Reporting back from a Scandinavian design odyssey
Following a design pilgrimage through Copenhagen, Stockholm and Finland, FK’s Nicky Drobis reflects on 3daysofdesign, the work of Aino and Alvar Aalto, and why great design begins and ends with people.
Project
March on Milan
Rodney Eggleston, Australian architect and founder of March Studio, designed one of Milan Design Week’s standout installations in 2026 as Aesop took over Santa Maria Del Carmine for its ‘Factory of Light.’
Project
Genso turns the racecourse into a cinematic city
Joyce Wang Studio transforms Sha Tin Racecourse into Genso, a retrofuturist dining and entertainment world with a cinematic atmosphere.
Project
All that glitters
Paying homage to tradition and culture while imbuing the design with a contemporary language, Sabari Gold and Diamonds store by Parinamah is authentic, innovative and incredibly beautiful.
Workplace
Designing your very own studio calls for only the highest standards
Hammond Studio has completed its own workplace in Sydney, placing great emphasis on collaborative technology, light and of course high-quality detailing.
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.
People
Designing for longevity: the product-led practice of Dirk du Toit
From furniture and homewares to lighting, Dirk du Toit’s Melbourne-based studio Dutoit is built on local manufacturing, material restraint and the belief that longevity is central to sustainable design.
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.
News
Fletcher Arts October group show returns to Toorak
Held in a private Melbourne residence, Fletcher Arts’ annual exhibition unites over 30 Australian artists and designers in a setting where art meets architecture.
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.
People
“Made with care and intention”: Stuart Williams in profile
In Tasmania, Stuart Williams crafts his work with care and creates objects of desire with sustainability at their heart.
Products
Shining light on exceptional creativity
Christopher Boots marries traditional and cutting-edge materials and techniques to create beautiful objects.
Events
Cerith Wyn Evans at the MCA
On the eve of Cerith Wyn Evans’ first museum exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, we interviewed the internationally acclaimed contemporary artist in a wide-ranging discussion spanning Japanese gardens, the aesthetics of Buddhism and the Australian light.
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
Euroluce Report: Your guide to the lights of Milan 2025
It was the year of Euroluce and all things lighting at Milan Design Week in 2025. Among a high-quality and extremely wide field, here are some of the highlights.
Workplace
More than just a transitional space: Perth’s Palace Tower receives the Woods Bagot treatment
Woods Bagot has completed a lobby refurbishment inspired by the historic architecture of the Palace Hotel.
News
The spirit of the Roaring Twenties shined at the annual LightCo event
The annual LightCo celebration transformed its Sydney showroom into a 1920s speakeasy for the night, and here’s what went on behind closed doors.
Articles
This new range of premium switches and sockets are slim, sleek, and sophisticated
Schneider Electric’s new range are making bulky outlets a thing of the past with the new UNICA X collection.
Project
Perfect simplicity on show
Homing in on the experiential, HAS design and research has once again conceived a retail space that transports the customer to another, more wonderful, ethereal world.
Workplace
A departure from conventional corporate environments
Architectus has designed new interiors for Allianz with an astute understanding of the modern workplace, where architecture, nature and technology converge to create an agile environment.
Events
Fermob brings French Art de Vivre to Sydney with fresh flagship showroom
Fermob, the renowned French outdoor furniture brand, has inaugurated its first showroom in Sydney, solidifying its presence in the Australian market.
Project
Fabulous Fanuli reinvigorated by RIZEN
RIZEN Atelier has created an exceptional retail experience for Fanuli that shines a bright light on all things design.
Events
Light and materiality in outdoor spaces: Sally Evans reflects on Saturday Indesign panel
Sally Evans, Director at Nexus Designs, discusses outdoor lighting following her appearance as a panellist at Saturday Indesign.
Articles
Louis Poulsen celebrates its 150th year with anniversary editions of their iconic designs
The venerable Danish brand mark their long history with a suite of modern heirlooms.
Project
“Warm, connected and authentically Australian”: LVN Restaurant by Georgie Shepherd Interior Design
With each bite and brushstroke, diners at Bird in Hand’s latest restaurant are whisked away to the heart of Australian creativity and heritage.
Ideas
Comment: Lighting and circular economy on a finite planet
In this comment piece, Matt Marshall, Head of Lighting Design at Cundall Singapore, considers circular thinking and how to make a high impact in the right way.
Lighting
A pop of light
There are objects of desire aplenty in this year’s The Object category at the INDE.Awards and lighting up a room is Pop Lamp designed by Studio Zachary Hanna in collaboration with Mud Australia.
Ideas
The good, the bad and the pandemic: The future of hospitality design with Technē’s Sam Sempill
Technē Architecture + Interior Design associate director, Sam Sempill, shares insights into hospitality design.
Project
‘Work hard, play hard’ at Centara Grand in Osaka
A hospitality venue in the heart of Osaka comprising four dining options – a place where nostalgic pastimes meet high-end dining.
Events
Nine products to whet your appetite for Milan’s Salone del Mobile 2024
With Milan 2024 only a few weeks away, we sneak a view of some of the most exciting pieces set to go on show – from lighting design to furniture, here are nine preview products.
Project
St. Regis Jakarta is a visual sonata of Lasvit light
Lasvit delivers ‘Sound of Light’ installation for St. Regis Jakarta, a dynamic glass and light display that responds to music.
Project
Studio Barbara in vivacious holiday mood at The Lodge
Mixing time and place, Studio Barbara’s design for Lulu’s at the Lodge is gorgeously insouciant, fresh and a whole lot of fun.
Project
The story of Molteni&C with Giulia Molteni
Alice Blackwood takes a stroll through Melbourne’s new Molteni&C flagship, with its head of marketing and communications and third-generation family member, Giulia Molteni.
Project
W Osaka: Tadao Ando’s hometown hotel is a monolith of hidden delights
Ando’s sleek, stark, black box rises above Osaka’s skyline and hides a treasure trove of interiors designed by Concrete.
Events
Icons of Gubi all the way from Copenhagen
A visit to Copenhagen is not complete without popping by the Gubi showroom to experience the brand ‘at home’ – and what a place to explore and enjoy!
Lighting
Iconic past, colourful present: Louis Poulsen’s AJ Lamp Series
Louis Poulsen has been reintroducing a series of classic lighting pieces and a new set of uplifting colours for the iconic AJ Lamp is one of the highlights.
Articles
Reintroducing iconic Danish lighting designs with Louis Poulsen
Louis Poulsen is reintroducing a series of classic lighting pieces, drawing on the unmatched legacy of Danish designers such as Poul Henningsen, Verner Panton and Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Ideas
Building a culture of product stewardship: Cultivated 10 years on
In 2013 Cultivated launched as a restoration service, today it is a full-service product stewardship business, buying back, refurbishing and recycling authentic design pieces. In this article we continue the conversation around whole-of-lifecycle-furniture.
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.
Project
What’s behind the translucent veil at this Chinese church?
Creating a clear and legible space of spiritual purity, Wutopia Lab’s Fengxian Qixian Jesus Church, south of Shanghai, posits the sublime calm of faith within a vast metropolis.
Events
Telegram from Stockholm and Paris Design Weeks
With just a few days to explore both Stockholm and Paris Design Weeks, one merely scratches surface of an extravaganza of creativity. Jan Henderson reports.
Events
7 eye-popping installations at London Design Festival
The 21st edition of the London Design Festival showcased the full breadth of talent in the British capital – from impressive brand collaborations and product launches to emerging talents. Mandi Keighran rounds up her top program highlights.
Events
Méne by Ross Gardam wins The Object at 2023 INDE.Awards
The winner of The Object category at the 2023 INDE.Awards lights up our world and is certainly an object of desire.
Events
Ross Gardam’s Méne light named The Object of 2023 at INDEs
Ross Gardam wasn’t always intent on being an award winning furniture and lighting designer. However after his win at INDE.Awards this year, taking home The Object trophy for his Méne light, we’d say his destiny is pretty clear.
Products
The Pale Rose Collection: Louis Poulsen’s lighting icons in full bloom
In the newly released collection from Louis Poulsen, some of Poul Henningsen and Vilhelm Lauritzen’s most iconic designs get a flourishing makeover in a delightfully elegant pale rose colourway.
Lighting
Soft touch – here is Mud Australia’s porcelain light collection
Mud Australia has expanded its covetable porcelain offering into luminaires, with a porcelain lamp collection that fuses traditional ceramics and modern technology – created in collaboration with Zachary Hanna.
Articles
Living Edge is building a bright future with B-Corp
For Living Edge, B-Corp certification was the next appropriate step in a long journey focused on building a truly sustainable and socially responsible business. In 2023 they achieved certification at their first pass, giving customers a new level of environmental assurance and the company an important milestone to celebrate across two decades of staff-led, sector-leading sustainability practices.
Project
5 of the best hospitality lighting designs in 2023
Every good designer knows how important lighting is in creating the right atmosphere in a hospitality venue. We review the INDE.Awards 2023 Social Space Shortlist to bring you 5 of the best examples.
Project
From birdsong to crashing waves: The sound and vision of Vivid Sydney 2023
As Vivid Sydney wraps for another sensational year, Gillian Serisier spoke with Mandylights lighting designer Tom Wightwick, one of the incredible minds behind recent light events including Sydney World Pride (Opening Ceremony, Domain Dance Party, Rainbow Republic), Poem of the Eternal City (a major theatrical production in Uzbekistan) and this year’s Vivid.
Events
3daysofdesign saw Louis Poulsen unveil two incredible lighting collections
Louis Poulsen’s latest AW23 Collection and its unexpected collaboration with Home in Heven were one of the best highlights of 3daysofdesign.
Edit
The ultimate commercial furniture and lighting guide, from Milan
We visit the top stands at Rho Fiera to select the best commercial products released in Milan. Add to this Q&As with Jaime Hayon, and a kaleidoscopic capture of colour and texture: all in the Exclusive Milan Edit, courtesy of INDESIGN.
Articles
This George Street fit-out flexes the strength of Australian design and manufacturing
Australian Design & Co has worked hand-in-hand with project designer, Geyer, to deliver an innovative fit-out for the globally renowned Boardroom. Here we explore the design and manufacture of this fit-out.
Lighting
Rediscover the masterpieces: Louis Poulsen launches the ICONS collection
Created and crafted to last, these nine iconic pieces fit seamlessly into any interior and can be passed down to the next generation as heirlooms.
Articles
World class design, local delivery: Tom Dixon comes to Quay Quarter Tower
Celebrated British designer Tom Dixon recently landed in Australia to visit, amongst other stops, Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower (QQT). Dixon’s design firm Design Research Studio was supported by Living Edge to create richly layered interiors at this award-winning building, proving how a global brand can deliver with a local touch.
Articles
Historic spaces find comfort wrapped in heat and light
Bromic’s Eclipse Collection adds a strikingly functional showpiece to luxurious outdoor spaces providing innovative outdoor heating and lighting solutions.
People
Lee Broom’s must-have monograph
It’s bold, beautiful and contains contributions from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Kelly Wearstler and Christian Louboutin. The first monograph from British designer Lee Broom is a must-have.
NSW
Space, light and generosity in the terrace house typology
This shortlisted residential project channels the story of a house through decades of ownership by the same client. With sensitive touches and an ambitious overall design vision, Annandale Terrace by Sam Crawford Architects is a delightful home.
Project
Lighting designs that lift you up and leave you breathless
As one of Australia’s most specialised lighting designers, Jenni Gillard of Gillard Group has lit fish, artwork, Ovolo eggs, places of worship and more. She shares the maths, science and creativity behind her craft.
Project
Let there be (well designed) light!
Responding to a request to update the lighting for St Mary’s Church in Warwick, two hours south west of Brisbane, Gillard Group CEO Jenni Gillard put the church at the heart of the community.
Lighting
Louis Poulsen releases two PH limited edition luminaires for 2022
Louis Poulsen pays tribute to Poul Henningsen with the launch of limited editions PH 3/3 Pendant and PH 3/2 Table in exclusive brass and mouth-blown opal glass.
News
It’s here! HAY hits the streets of Melbourne with a Fitzroy flagship
Newly opened, HAY marks its 20th year in business with a new Australian flagship in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Here’s everything you need to know.
Lighting
Louis Poulsen’s iconic PH 5 pendant debuts in stylish new pastel colours
Exemplifying the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the design extraordinaire Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen unveils a stylish update of the PH 5 pendant with brand new shades and colour combinations.
Furniture
Dean Norton delicately balances mood, material and form
Drawing on personal experience and finding inspiration in both form and materiality, Melbourne-based designer Dean Norton produces sculptural objects that merge into new spaces and create mood.
Articles
Bespoke lighting shows off Whyalla Jetty’s spectacular design
Whyalla’s futuristic loop jetty is a spectacular example of lighting design that elevates a sleek design concept into a breathtaking architectural landmark.
Events
Destination Great Dane: The great Danish design aficionado opens in Brisbane
Great Dane joins the Queensland set with the opening of its new retail destination in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Here are all the highlights from its welcoming soiree.
Ideas
Lighting design that helps humanise the office
How can lighting design help us create human workspaces and harmonise spatial functionality? Willow Aliento reports.
Products
God of heaven, master of light: The story behind Christopher Boots’ new range
Christopher Boots’ new collection has something of the other world about it. Glistening spheres of quartz crystal capture the eye and the imagination.
Lighting
Louis Poulsen relaunches the PH lamps with pale rose glass shades
Through the PH Pale Rose collection, the new PH 3 ½-3 Pendant and PH 2/1 Table lamp cast a lovely glow to any space with their pale rose coloured glass shades.
News
5 commercial products, launched this week in Milan
Halfway through Milan, design-breaking pieces keep on coming. With Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan on the ground, get the first look at these commercial pieces for all your workplace desires.
Articles
Designing a lab? This flexible lighting solution has you covered
It’s well understood just how demanding laboratory environments are. When it comes to executing the design of these, KLIK Systems has developed LABline, a high quality architectural lighting solution.
Articles
Feel the world in a new light with Tobias Grau
According to Le Corbusier, the struggle for it underpins the history of architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright described it as a “beautifier of buildings”. And Motoko Ishii famously equated it to life itself. Indispensable, life-affirming and metamorphic, light underpins all architectural and design efforts.
Furniture
5 great solutions for a flexible office space
A flexible workplace is ready to support employees as their tasks and focuses change. It has to be fit-out accordingly to address the needs of the modern workforce.
People
OBJKT Studio on culture, craft and nurturing its life-long design vision
Launched in 2020, OBJKT Studio is driven by a continuous quest for new perspectives and insights and an undying passion for discovering complex, innovative methods that fuse design traditions of the past, present and future.
Articles
Lighting designs that create a memorable glow
Enlightened Living is renowned for their extensive collection of spectacular luminaires from some of the most esteemed designers and brands across the globe. Here, we take a look at three lighting products that bring exemplary function and unbounded design possibilities.
Articles
Shining a light on the art of expressive lighting design
With a focus on quality craftsmanship, tradition and superior function, Enlightened Living continues to illuminate our everyday spaces with their extensive collection of timeless lighting products.
Lighting
Poul Henningsen’s iconic PH 2/2 Question Mark makes a reintroduction for a limited time at Louis Poulsen
A culmination of Poul Henningsen’s studies of light and its effect on well-being, the PH 2/2 Question Mark exemplifies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Danish ‘master of soft light.’
Lighting
Design meets technology: 3 innovative light fixtures that are ahead of their time
Oligo luminaires combine the prowess of German engineering with sophisticated design, engendering progressive lighting solutions for today’s forward-looking society.
Articles
Expert architectural lighting solutions with endless possibilities
Since its inception, KLIK Systems continues to impress the education sector with their extensive collections of architectural linear lighting.
Articles
Astro Lighting: International design with a British core
We sit down with Astro Lighting’s Cofounder and Design Director, James Bassant, to talk about the design philosophy fuelling the international success of the brand, the importance of being accessible – and why Astro never aspired to be achingly cool.
Articles
Transforming civic spaces with lighting design: 3 Australian case studies
Blending functionality and style, KLIK Systems’ architectural lighting solutions help create safe and welcoming spaces that bring the community together.
Edit
A sight to behold: The magic of expressive lighting
In a magical lighting installation designed by STUDIOX3, Stylecraft extends their European offering with an exciting new collaboration with Italian powerhouse, Artemide.
Articles
AKWA technology KLIKs into gear
Created to ensure practicality and style, KLIK Systems’ AKWA range opens up an infinite amount of possibilities for designers.
CPD
What’s New in Lighting – Performance, Sustainability & More
Presented by Light Culture
Ideas
50th Anniversary of Panthella: Celebration of Form, Functionality and Fantasy
On the 50th anniversary of the iconic lighting fixture, Louis Poulsen expands Panthella’s sizing and finish options in a tribute to its imaginative creator – the acclaimed Danish architect, designer and visionary, Verner Panton.
Lighting
Unplug in style with these portable lamps from Cult
As the popularity of portable lamps only grows in interior design, it’s time to explore why these lamps are so popular, and how your next project could benefit from them.
Edit
Illuminating lights to transform the modern residence
Living Edge presents some of the most awe-inspiring lighting products from esteemed designers all around the globe to Australian shores. Explore this edition of the Indesign Edit below.
Lighting
Louis Poulsen finds a lost icon
When Poul Henningson presented the prototype of PH Septima in 1928, the sound of applause reverberated through the Danish Museum of Decorative Art where the unveiling took place. This year, in celebration of Henningson’s heritage, Louis Poulsen is reintroducing a modern version of the original design. And the second round of applause is imminent.
Articles
Explore Light and Shadow with Kreon
By Kreon
News
Line Mini: Lights That Are Small In Size, Big In Function
The Line Mini lighting range from Sol Luminaire is the essence of the LAB2.1 philosophy – lighting that is experimental, yet practical, and truly beautiful.
Events
The new Verde Light experiential showroom is the place to go
Verde Light has a brand new retail destination where you can experience sustainable lighting products and other amazing designs in ways like never before.
Lighting
Louis Poulsen brings golden hour indoors with a limited edition PH 2/1 table lamp
Originally designed by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen’s limited-edition amber glass PH 2/1 table lamp offers a warm candlelight glow. The special PH 2/1 table lamp is not only a beautifully-crafted and enchanting design statement, it also brings a much-needed reprise from the harsh lights of the outside world.
Lighting
Switched On – Light Culture and BEGA a new partnership
An exciting venture is about to begin as Light Culture commences an exclusive partnership with German luminaire manufacturer BEGA that is certain to light up Australia.
Products
Louis Poulsen Brings Back The Smallest Member Of The AJ Family
Louis Poulsen celebrates Arne Jacobsen’s iconic lighting fixtures with a reissue of the AJ range, including the AJ Minis, which have been released in a range of special edition colours available exclusively for 2020.
Lighting
A Mid-Century Modern Lighting Legend Reborn
In tribute to Arne Jacobsen and celebration of the 60th anniversary of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Louis Poulsen re-launches its all-time classic AJ Lamp in Stainless Steel.
News
‘We wanted to imbue all our products with rich personalities,’ Dowel Jones on championing creativity
With just one week to go, Dowel Jones’ Design From Home competition seeks to ignite collaboration and artistry across Australia’s design community.
Lighting
Ceto: A moment of nostalgia, illuminated
Australian lighting and furniture designer, Ross Gardam unveils the Ceto collection – the brand’s biggest luminaire range to date.
Products
The Revolutionary Lighting of the LAB2.1
From Sol Luminaire comes the LAB2.1, a fresh new approach to lighting and creativity. The LAB2.1 is an ever evolving concept that challenges the boundaries of lighting. See what’s possible with the LAB2.1…