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Events
“A journey into a whole new material world”: Plant Life at the NGV
Curator Ewan McEoin tells us about the NGV’s new exhibition on plant-based materials as alternatives to plastics, synthetic materials and other non-renewable resources.
Events
“I’m not trying to design a shape, I’m trying to shape a feeling”: Eugeni Quitllet & Pedrali in Milan
At Salone del Mobile 2026, Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet launched Libre, a new seating collection with Pedrali that focuses on form, function and ergonomics.
Events
Eames Demetrios on continuity and innovation as he visits Australia
He’s the Director of Eames Office and an all-round creative polymath – and Eames Demetrios has just been in our region with Living Edge.
Events
Jessie French and Aesop join forces again for Melbourne Design Week
French’s experimental materials studio, OTHER MATTER, is collaborating across multiple Aesop premises for another exploration of experimental, circular design.
Events
We talk to Arper’s head of sustainability at Milan Design Week
Andrea Mulloni is the head of sustainability at furniture manufacturer, Arper. With a particular emphasis on the evolving Catifa Carta chair, we chatted to him at Arper’s stand during Milan Design Week.
Events
Rethinking Plastics in Product Design: The new book aiming to guide sustainable transitions
Geoff Isaac’s book provides industrial designers and manufacturers with the knowledge needed for a transition to sustainable material choices.
Events
Highlights from Stockholm Design Week 2025
From bio-based innovations to circular design, this year’s fair redefined the role of materials in shaping the future of interiors as sustainable materials and a thoughtful approach to the impact of design on our world took centre stage.
Articles
The N02 Recycle Chair – Good Design, Good for the Earth
From nendo comes the Fritz Hansen N02 Recycle Chair – a new, all-purpose chair made of upcycled plastic household waste.
Products
Fritz Hansen Releases A Recycled And Recyclable Plastic Chair By Nendo
The NO2 Recycle chair from Fritz Hansen is made with upcycled plastic household waste. Oki Sato of nendo says it’s a chair you can connect with.
Ideas
Alila Transforms Its Bali Operations To Produce Zero Waste For Landfill
The processing, recycling and upcycling of all waste produced at Alila Hotels & Resorts’ four Bali properties addresses the island’s dire pollution problem.
Project
Time warp on this unexpected real estate workplace by Enter Projects
Traditional and contemporary materials and manufacturing techniques meet in Time Realty designed by Enter Projects.