Finalists for the Powerhouse International Lace Award have now been chosen by five international and Australian judges. From an outstanding field of 700 entries, the chosen designs feature a broad scope of philosophies, techniques and materials from 22 countries around the globe. Continue reading
After the recent revolution in Egypt, a competition has been established to commemorate the events of January 25 – February 11, 2011 with a special call to dialogue towards design. Continue reading
The annual Brit Insurance Designs of the Year awards, presented by London’s Design Museum, is on again. Now in its fourth year, the awards celebrate the past 12 months of design in the fields of architecture, fashion, furniture, graphics, interactives and transport. Category winners have already been announced and the overall winner was revealed at an awards dinner on 15th March, 2011. Continue reading
craft + design enquiry is currently calling for papers that relate to the theme of ‘relational craft and design’. Continue reading
Craft Australia and the ACDC (Australian Craft and Design Centres) network sit along with ten other design and creative arts peak bodies to represent a new national alliance: the Australian Design Alliance (AdA). The combined membership is in excess of 20,000 members representing almost 80,000 design practitioners. His Excellency Michael Bryce AM AE launched its first national meeting with one hundred of Australia’s leading designers, architects, planners, educators and policy makers in the Utzon Room at the Sydney Opera House on 3 September 2010. Continue reading
A red dress hangs in my wardrobe, I have not worn it for years, but I cannot bring myself to throw it out. Normally, I follow the ‘one year’ rule and ditch things after I have not worn them for a year, but this ‘ along with my wedding dress and a couple of other items ‘ survives the cull year after year. Too many happy memories are captured in its folds. Occasionally I take it out, and try it on again. It transports me back to another time, another place. My body remembers this garment. Continue reading
“How the Watch was Worn – A Fashion for 500 Years” is a recent publication by Genevieve Cummins about the manner, style and fashion of the wearing of watches for men and women. It is reviewed here by Powerhouse Museum curator of textiles and lace, Lindie Ward. Continue reading
MAGAZ is the Middle East’s foremost magazine of design spanning architecture, urbanism and landscape, interiors, furniture and product design, industrial design, visual communication and fashion. Continue reading
Designer 6×6 is simple. We interview 6 designers in 6 minutes each – delving into the quirky, the unknown, the understated and the oh-so unbelieveable personal habits, interests, thoughts and idiosyncracies of Australian and International designers. Continue reading
At a recent fundraiser event and farewell for the President of Trustees of the Powerhouse Museum, Dr Nicholas Pappas, Director Dr Dawn Casey delivered an important speech for the Museum’s revitalisation plans which are now underway. This article provides a full transcribe of that speech with a main summary outline of the plans. Continue reading
The theme for Sydney Design 2010 was ‘Tell Us a Story’. In this article by the Powerhouse Museum’s Contemporary Programs Manager, Lily Katakouzinos, we learn more about the origins of this theme, its success and how it translated throughout the full breadth of exhibitions, programs, speakers and activities offered throughout the 16-day long festival. Continue reading
SCAN is a refereed journal of media arts and culture, published three times per year. Continue reading
CUSP: Australian design for the next decade is the next instalment in Object’s series of exhibitions that looks at design and its potential to transform the way we live. Continue reading
The inaugural Melbourne Design Awards are bringing together 15 education organisations, 6 industry groups and 55 categories. All focused on celebrating design, from the people who create the works to the people who sponsor the projects. There is also an opportunity for students to enter and have their work compete alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
The streets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have been transformed into a giant gallery space with
the launch of a new project by Object: Australian Centre for Craft & Design. Continue reading
Beavering away behind-the-scenes of any museum are collections focused staff (curators, registrars and conservators) working on lively projects, exhibitions, object acquisitions and research papers. Much of this work is only ever experienced by audiences as an end product, as a display in the museum; a publication or event. In light of this and the fact that museums’ only ever have 3-5% of their collection on public display at any one time, the Powerhouse Museum has turned to collections blogging as a way of improving access, dialogue and transparency in museum practice. Continue reading
When sustainable design is the objective, it seems collaboration is the underpinning component to a successful outcome. Continue reading
In 2009, the Powerhouse Museum acquired the photographic archive of one of Australia’s pre-eminent 20th century fashion photographers. Continue reading
A dazzling array of handwoven Macedonian aprons from the Ohrid, Bitola and surrounding areas are currently on show at the Powerhouse Museum. Curator Lindie Ward gives some background to the project. Continue reading
A new resource that assists designers with getting down to business. Continue reading
Now entering its fifth year, the Powerhouse Museum’s Young Blood: Designers Market continues to evolve as one of Sydney’s premier forums for showcasing new Australian design. Continue reading
The Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship can be the start of a brilliant career. Continue reading
An innovative and sustainable range of jewellery takes out this year’s Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship. Continue reading
EGD teams up with the Powerhouse Museum, renowned chef Jared Ingersoll, architect Hannah Tribe, and a group of local designers, to create a temporary restaurant space with a difference. Continue reading
A discussion of the Westfield Style Pasifika Award with particular reference to Tallulah Filloy and traditional Maori culture. Continue reading
This article discusses the reference to ‘the old dichotomy between hand and mind that dogs the art/craft debate’ … but, as always with Cohn, there’s more to get here than what you see. Has the handmade object worn out its aura, redolent with the dignity of human labour and a clutch of positive aesthetic values, and now reduced to nothing more than a wank’ And, if so, what of the role of the designer, traditionally removed from the site of labour’ In a world where design and style too often translate into Third World sweatshops and cut-price rip-offs, ‘getting your hands dirty’ garners a whole new meaning. Continue reading
When it comes to the design scene – whether it’s fashion, homewares or furniture – China is, and has been for years now, the name on everyone’s lips. Michelle Hespe speaks to Australian designers about the pros and cons of manufacturing in China. Continue reading
Australian and New Zealand designers discover exciting and diverse manifestations of pattern. Continue reading
Swatches or small samples of fabric have been collected and compiled in the form of swatchbooks for at least 300 years. The Powerhouse Museum has several volumes containing thousands of bright, unfaded samples of fashionable fabric designs, braids and laces ranging from the 1830s to the 1990s. The Museum’s electronic swatchbook site contains samples from the 1890s through to the 1920s. Continue reading
Use teachers notes to explore Australia’s retail history, in terms of architecture, design and technology and creative arts. Continue reading
Understand different aspects of a designer’s profile and apply it to your own design project. Continue reading
Understand the impact of design, technology and cultural history on everyday objects with this education kit developed alongside the Inspired! exhibition. Continue reading
An education kit with teachers notes to complement the ‘Modern times’ exhibition. Continue reading
Design wins in the 2008 Powerhouse Wizard Award. Continue reading
The first Australian ‘designboom mart’ was staged at the Powerhouse Museum in August, as part of Sydney Design 08. Designboom co-founder Birgit Lohmann explains how the marts bring design to the people. Continue reading
The winner of the 2008 Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship has been announced. Continue reading
The British Council is once again calling for Australia’s best young creatives to enter the 2008 Realise Your Dream award. Continue reading
Be recognised as a designer of excellence in Victoria. Continue reading
Springboard announces the successful applicants for Stage One. Continue reading
The ultimate guide to all that there is to love about Sydney. Continue reading
