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Proven and experienced Australian manufacturer evolves

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.

A chair for you and your inner-child

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.

Meet Rhys Cooper, champion of local craftsmanship

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.

Milan Preview: Our Must-See Installations At Fuorisalone 2019

Milan Preview: Our Must-See Installations At Fuorisalone 2019

It’s almost here… Next week is Milan Design Week! Keep your finger on the pulse with this selection of must-see installations at the Fuorisalone.

How sustainable is local fashion and design?

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.

Lessons in Loving Your Project Manager

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.

Local Design x Kozminsky: A Rockstar Line-up of Aussie Designers

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.

Local Design: Keeping it Local

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.