local design
Articles
Proven and experienced Australian manufacturer evolves
With a bold, singular vision and a new factory just around the corner from their Western Sydney manufacturing heartland, Maxton Fox’s evolution takes the best of its history while setting its eyes on the future – and keeping its feet firmly planted on Australian soil.
Articles
A chair for you and your inner-child
DesignByThem’s newest release leans into nostalgia to create a chair that’s simultaneously playful and practical.
People
Meet Rhys Cooper, champion of local craftsmanship
Aleesha Callahan talks with Rhys Cooper, an emerging Australian furniture designer, about all things design, materials and manufacturing.
News
How sustainable is local fashion and design?
Featuring Ross Gardam, Holly Ryan and speakers from Arnsdorf and Sussex Taps, the VAMFF panel discussion explored environmental best practice across industrial design, handcrafted jewellery, and fashion.
Articles
Lessons in Loving Your Project Manager
No other person in the A+D community has to co-ordinate such a massive group of stakeholders as our Project Managers. So, we want to help them.
People
Local Design x Kozminsky: A Rockstar Line-up of Aussie Designers
Melbourne’s Kozminsky celebrates its 165th birthday with a killer collaboration with 7 of Australia’s most unique and sought after designers.
Ideas
Local Design: Keeping it Local
What does Australian design look like? An exhibition of local talent at Salone del Mobile this year hoped to reveal just that.