A recent post in Dhub pointed to new directions in robotics. Flying drones constructed an architectural model out of foam blocks for the ‘vertical village’ that will be located in the rural area of Meuse in France. The brief video … Continue reading
Product & Industrialrss
The biggest name in architecture will be the subject of a major exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in late 2012. Australia’s first major exhibition devoted to the work of Le Corbusier will celebrate the work of the most influential architect … Continue reading
Memories and food are often entwined. Like Marcel Proust and his Aunt Léonie and her lime blossom madeleines, Korean-Australian artist Joungmee Do’s memories are closely linked to the food she ate as a child. She explores her own personal memories … Continue reading
These ramekins were mass produced by Martin Boyd Potteries, a company established in 1946 by Guy Martin Boyd (a member of Australia’s artistic/literary Boyd family) and Norma Flegg. When new, the ramekins were valued for their fresh appearance and solid … Continue reading
Frame, wheels, pedals, seat: the formula for a making a bicycle has remained relatively steady throughout time. Sequins, dog house, golden leaf, bamboo: these are just a few examples of the immense diversity of material components and varied compositions of this creation which have resulted in some very obscure and often peculiar designs of this enduring invention.
2012 AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS: The search is on for the best design in the world. An open invitation welcomes entries of professionally designed products and services into Australia’s most esteemed design award. Entries open 1 February 2012. Continue reading
Be it a pop-up cinema in Hackney, East London, a newspaper’s foray into iPad apps or a wind-propelled Landmine Detonator which cost $40 to produce; the list of Designs of the Year 2012 from the Design Museum, London highlights a refreshing diversity of global design talent. Continue reading
Adrian Franklin’s new book, published in association with the Powerhouse Museum, is a guide to mid-twentieth century design. In this extract he looks at the humble coffee table. If there is one item of furniture that is completely modern, it … Continue reading
Turning their noses up to ‘good taste’, mashing up art deco, kitsch and pop art, the Memphis Group had a radical attitude and an undeniable impact on design internationally when it emerged more than 30 years ago.
Continue reading
More than a platform for extraordinary athletic feats, the Olympic Games have become a Cultural Olympiad whose purpose is to display the hosting nation’s cultural economy on a global scale. It’s a platform for designers to realise challenging architecture, make … Continue reading
This battered leather briefcase, housing a circuit board, cassette player and removable keyboard, seems an unlikely beginning to one of the great success stories of the modern age. The Apple 1 computer was the first product designed and manufactured by … Continue reading
In this interview, Joan-Maree Hargreaves speaks to Henry Wilson about his interest in imitation, ethical design and the design process that guides him. Continue reading
This year’s Sydney Design has come to a close, connecting people and creating meaningful dialogue around design issues.
Continue reading
As Sydney experiences the onset of the ‘Korean Wave’ in 2011, Joanna Bayndrian considers what exactly sets Korean design apart. Continue reading
Founder of Black Star Pastry, Chris Thé, invited a group of emerging local designers to create a collection of bespoke eating implements. Continue reading
A really enjoyable part of my job as producer of the Craft Punk programs at the Powerhouse Museum is finding young designers who can adapt their creative ideas to designing projects around a particular theme. These projects are then offered to … Continue reading
Globalisation presents enormous challenges within our society. As businesses pursue worldwide success, economies and industries are becoming increasingly competitive. Noticeably, within this global environment, culture and creativity are taking the toll, with globalisation directly threatening individuality, and creative industries and communities all over the world demonstrating an increasing lack of originality. Continue reading
ARTERRA is calling for submissions from designers and artists to participate in a residency in Tolenda, Portugal. Continue reading
Beating a highly competitive field of 150 applicants, four brilliant young Australian innovators from the fields of fashion, food farming, medical technology and mechanical engineering have been awarded a combined $60,000 prize pool from the British Council and LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance), to make their Big Green Ideas a reality. Continue reading
Twenty year old Monash University student Enzo Kocak has been chosen as the only Australian from a field of 1,300 entrants, to present his design concept to a jury of expert designers in London in September as part of the Electrolux Design Lab competition. Continue reading
The winner of the prestigious 2011 Design NSW Travelling scholarship is passionate Sydney-based type designer and font maker, David Foster, who the judges predict will become one of Australia’s foremost typographers and a household name within the design community. Continue reading
In this post-industrial age where fashion designers are developing their own scents and product designers are printing three-dimensional prototypes in moments, the protection of intellectual property is a crucial part of the design process for every maker and designer who wants to safeguard their design or idea. Continue reading
The breadth of work in Love Lace prompts us to re-think ‘lace’ and asks us to consider how we can draw on lace and other decorative textile traditions to enrich our lives. Continue reading
Love Lace: a provocative and inspirational international exhibition of lace at the Powerhouse Museum, from July 2011. Continue reading
Erwan Bouroullec is one half of French industrial design duo, les frères Bouroullec. Since launching his partnership with brother Ronan in 1997, Erwan has undertaken projects with numerous manufacturers, including Vitra, Kvadrat, Magis, Kartell, Established and Sons, Ligne Roset, Axor, Alessi, Issey Miyake, Cappellini and more recently Flos and Mattiazzi. Continue reading
![PB_taroko_taiwan_decembre_2009_1[1].jpg](http://www.dhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/PB_taroko_taiwan_decembre_2009_112-110x110.jpg "PB_taroko_taiwan_decembre_2009_1[1].jpg")
The world’s tallest Vertical Garden at Central Park, Sydney Continue reading
Minimalist furniture designs from the set designer of Gucci Guilty 2010, Moulin Rouge! Australia & The Matrix. Continue reading
Dr Dawn Casey, Director of the Powerhouse, describes the revitalisation project that will take the Museum into an exciting new phase. Continue reading
SUPERBIEN on camera about Vivid LIVE 2011 Continue reading
Now in its ninth year, the London Design Festival programme has grown from 40 events in 2003 to 250 this year. Attracting international designers, contributors, partners, sponsors and audiences, last year 350,000 people attended Festival events and a million people experienced installations in Trafalgar Square and at the Southbank Centre. In this article, Catherine Sidwell talks to Will Knight the festival’s Deputy Director and reports on highlights for September 2011. Continue reading