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Accessible Architecture

contributor:
Happy Haus

date posted:
15-Jul-2010

tags:
manufacturing,furniture

Pre-fabricated homes in Australia are often referenced as ‘kit homes’; the term ‘good design’ is largely ignored. The trend is building in Australia, with Happy Haus, taking its lead from its German forebears to create ‘pre-made’ homes, a purposeful deviation ..

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KING - CHARLES the 1st

contributor:
Interview by Simone LeAmon

date posted:
04-Aug-2010

tags:
manufacturing,furniture

When the Australian furniture giant King Furniture and Sydney-based designer Charles Wilson teamed up over two years ago to revitalize the King collection the objectives were clear; explore functionality, innovate and differentiate. Underpinning this exciting collaboration design thinking and ma..

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LOCAL TIES: Henry Sgourakis

contributor:
Simone LeAmon

date posted:
18-Aug-2010

tags:
furniture

Local Ties Henry Sgourakis is a young Melbourne designer who is fast establishing a reputation for his original furniture concepts. A finalist in the 2010 Space+Edra design residency Henry's portfolio of crochet inspired seating garnered the attention of Edra creative director Massimo Moro..

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Smart New Recycle Bin for QANTAS

contributor:
The Container Connection

date posted:
07-Aug-2010

tags:
furniture

Sometimes the process of meeting a client’s needs seems nothing more than what we all do everyday, yet when we look back at each project we often realise that the end result brought forth a new product onto the marketplace. What did astronaut Neil Armstrong say? … “One small s..

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Vert Design: Stilla Carafe

contributor:
Andrew Simpson

date posted:
15-Jul-2010

tags:
manufacturing

1. Describe the project. Stilla Carafe is a glass wine decanter that is being produced by JAGA. This was a joint project with myself and Oliver Smith. 2. What is unique or new about this project? Elegantly pure in form and exquisitely functional, this unique carafe design is named afte..

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ZOIE: Latest Creation from IDEA Designer of the Year

contributor:
Helen Kontouris

date posted:
15-Jul-2010

tags:
furniture

1. Describe the Project: Zoie, the latest creation from 2009 IDEA designer of the year Helen Kontouris. Named after the Greek word for "living thing", Zoie is a planter for indoor and outdoor use that offers sanctuary by receiving the sacredness of life's seeds and shoots deep within its..

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events

2010 DIA (WA) Forum
DIA (WA) Design Forum; an exciting line-up of highly-respected local and international speakers across a diverse range of disciplines. Speakers include Jan Utzon, Narciussus Quagliata and Alex Lotersztain.
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OPTIMISM: ICOGRADA DESIGN WEEK BRISBANE
Optimism 2010 is presented by Icograda in partnership with the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
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Semi-Permanent : Melbourne
Semi-Permanent explores the diverse and exciting design world bringing together exceptionally talented artists and designers to speak at the event.
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Design Developer - New South Wales
Based in the Sydney office of a national company, this is an opportunity to join a progressive manufacturer of corporate, sport and leisure related clothing and accessories.
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Industrial Designer / Product Designer - Victoria
Global leader in Video Products, Unique Product Design opportunity based in Port Melbourne, Significant Remuneration Package
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