In a world where changing climate conditions are seeing the rise of sea levels and increased rainfall, disadvantaged waterfront communities are bearing the brunt of consequent flooding and land loss. Makoko, the largest informal settlement in Lagos, Nigeria, is one … Continue reading
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
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
Letterbox director Stephen Banham delves into the Powerhouse Museum archives and discusses the future of typography. 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
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
Use these teachers notes alongside the Kings cinema exhibition to learn about the film industry in Australia from 1900 onwards. 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
An online guide to innovation in Australia’s industries. Continue reading
An educational resource that explores the design process. Continue reading