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In memory of Keith Hensel, Chief Designer for Breville

Angelique Hutchison — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:29:00 +0000

Keith Hensel was principal designer at Breville, and previously a designer with Sunbeam and Nielsen Design Associates. For more than 20 years he had been involved in designing household products from lighting to kettles, toasters to toothbrushes. Hensel’s designs have … Continue reading →

OzHarvest branding by Frost* and Droga5

Rita Bila — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:24:57 +0000

The non-denominational charity OzHarvest has just had a Frost* and Droga5 makeover. In the business of rescuing excess food that otherwise becomes landfill from restaurants, food wholesalers and retailers, OzHarvest has grown to include distribution to charities supporting the vulnerable in Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide and … Continue reading →

Transiting Cities

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:02:51 +0000

Thinking globally and acting locally. How can we rethink, regenerate, rebrand, rework, reactivate cities dominated by singular economies for a vibrant and innovative future? The international design ideas competition, Transiting Cities – Low Carbon Futures, was open to designers from around … Continue reading →

Centenary of Canberra 1913-2013

Robyn Archer, Creative Director — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:35:43 +0000

The Centenary of Canberra (1913-2013) is being celebrated throughout 2013 with a series of projects and events which acknowledge the unique nature of this planned capital. The prime goal of the Centenary was set in 2006 and seeks ‘to instil … Continue reading →

Marseille, European Capital of Culture 2013

Rita Orsini — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:20:44 +0000

After an international selection process, the title ‘European Capital of Culture’ has been awarded to the cities of Marseille, on the southeast coast of France, and Kosice, the second largest city in Slovakia. This sought-after European title was created in … Continue reading →

Design Museum’s Shortlist for Designs of the Year 2013

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:08:39 +0000

The Design Museum London has announced the 2013 nominations for the Designs of the Year. Highlights include a number of designs that set new directions and trends and others that reflect our concerns for the state of the world present and future; … Continue reading →

Finland to become a leader in measuring the effects of design

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:13:52 +0000

Last year Dhub published an article on Australia’s need to increase productivity with investment in integrated business strategy to strengthen the manufacturing sector. The proposal will increase the success of creative ventures such as those undertaken by designers while improving Australia’s competitiveness on a global scale … Continue reading →

While IDCA calls out for entries we take a look at last year’s winners

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:13:10 +0000

The third edition of the International Design & Communication Awards (2013) for excellent communication and creativity in the art world is now open for entries. The IDCA awards assess communications, design and branding strategies within the arts and museum sphere. … Continue reading →

The Design Integration

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:12:52 +0000

Many Australian manufacturers have acknowledged that innovation is key to their survival in an era characterised by increased global competition and a strong Australian dollar. The Australian Government has also acknowledged the manufacturing sector needs to reinvent itself to combat … Continue reading →

e-2 experiential design

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:55:29 +0000

A few years ago, Robbie Robertson and Alex Ritchie worked at the same award-winning company in London, Imagination, but it was not until they moved to Sydney that they first met while working at Landor Associates. Originally from Scotland, Robertson … Continue reading →