The four winning propositions for the CAPITheticAL competition for a hypothetical Australian capital were announced on 14 March. The CAPITheticAL competition, for the design of a hypothetical Australian capital, announced its winners on 14 March at the Gallery of Australian Design. … Continue reading
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
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
Australian Institute of Architects National President Shelley Penn has announced the jury for the 2013 National Architecture Awards: Hannah Tribe – founder and director, Tribe Studio Shelley Penn – national president, Australian Institute of Architects Richard Hassell – founder and director, … Continue reading
Tamara Maynes has had a productive year, taking her Quilt Light to Milan Design Week and London Design Festival 2012 as part of the Supercyclers collective exhibition. I thought it an opportune time to catch-up with Tamara and find out … Continue reading
Do you like the colour green? That’s lucky because Pantone has given the green light: Emerald is the official Colour of the Year for 2013. Here is what it looks like: For more than a decade, Pantone has been selecting … Continue reading
Assistant curator Deborah Turnbull gives us the low down on the Powerhouse Museum’s inaugrual ‘What’s in the Box’ talk series. Continue reading
COFA Annual 2012 showcased the works of the next generation of fine artists, media artists and designers. More than 300 COFA graduating students displayed their works in many disciplines: animation, ceramics, drawing, digital imaging, environments, graphics, installation, interactive media, jewellery, motion … Continue reading
In 1989, alone and at the age of 10, John Maketh made the harrowing journey from South Sudan to Ethiopia, fleeing civil war, thirteen years later, John Maketh is graduating from UTS with a Bachelor of Design in Architecture. Continue reading
For the first time in the awards history the jury for the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2012 National Architecture Awards has unveiled the shortlisted projects. Continue reading
Parlour is a site for active exchange and discussion and brings together research, informed opinion and resources on women, equity and architecture in Australia. Continue reading
Say hello to some of the hot designers from the 2012 Young Blood Designers Markets. Continue reading
D*Hub speaks with Glynis Jones, curator of fashion and dress at the Powerhouse Museum about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the come back of Jenny Kee and the impact of online shopping. Continue reading
Letterbox director Stephen Banham delves into the Powerhouse Museum archives and discusses the future of typography. Continue reading
This September MUD Australia will open their first international store, founder Shelley Simpson talks about retail, the hand made and the business of creativity. Continue reading
‘Broached Commissions’ is one of the most unusual specimens to have emerged from the antipodean design-world in recent years. The newly-established collective (2010) consists of five regular members – Lou Weis (the founder), Vincent Aiello (production advisor), Charles Wilson, Adam … Continue reading
If you’re the type of design lover who expresses themselves by wearing mostly black or perhaps muted tones, preferring an understated style (which means avoiding bursts of flamboyance and primary colours at all costs) then you probably decided not to … Continue reading
Dave Foster is a type disciple. He spends most of his days studying under the tutelage of some of the greatest living typographers of our age.
Foster is the 2011 recipient of the Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship offered each year by the NSW Government, with the support of the Powerhouse Museum and the British Council. Continue reading
This year’s Sydney Design has come to a close, connecting people and creating meaningful dialogue around design issues.
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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
Minimalist furniture designs from the set designer of Gucci Guilty 2010, Moulin Rouge! Australia & The Matrix. Continue reading
Sketching the careers of pioneers in the field of Australian industrial design, historian Michael Bogle explores the work of Brian Sear, of Kriesler Australia and Bits design firm, Sydney. Continue reading
Sketching the careers of pioneers in the field of Australian design, historian Michael Bogle explores the legacy of the ‘Opal King’ Percy Marks, of Percy Marks Jewellers, Sydney. Continue reading
Robert Foster is internationally renowned for his lighting designs and innovative production work with F!NK and Co. His exhibition Strange Planet showed at the Gallery of Australian Design, exploring the boundaries between lighting and sculpture and showing the fruition of his latest research and development project. Continue reading
In 2009, the Powerhouse Museum acquired the photographic archive of one of Australia’s pre-eminent 20th century fashion photographers. Continue reading
More than an just an exhibition, WORKSHOPPED has become an important organisation that launches careers and assists designers with moving from prototype to production. 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 search is on for the best designed products on the Australian market. Continue reading
Donald Fish is a graphic designer, illustrator, writer and cartoonist whose career spans 60 years ‘ from 1945 to 2005. His daughter Charlotte Fish records his career. Continue reading
Contemporary tapestries from the Victorian Tapestry Workshop Continue reading
Sydney-based design duo Korban/Flaubert strengthen their international profile with exhibitions around the globe. Continue reading
Australian designer Matt Butler has been creating a sensation with his Zaishus. These highly desirable flat-pack stools now represent a collaborative project that continues to bring together some of the country’s most creative minds. Continue reading
Object Gallery and Melbourne Museum have collaborated to develop a landmark travelling exhibition of contemporary Australian design. Continue reading
A website that celebrates one of Bohemian Sydney’s most famous landmarks. Continue reading
An online guide to innovation in Australia’s industries. Continue reading
Detailed case studies of seven industrial design groups with video interviews. Continue reading
An educational resource that explores the design process. Continue reading