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Creative People

Interior Design

Design Eye

How to Create Fun + Playful Interiors, With Studio Joy’s Kristel Marshall

The Melbourne designer shares how to balance minimalism and maximalism with playful colours and bold furniture – in a way that won't date!...
Christina Karras

Creative People

A Noosa Design Studio's Chic New Office, Inside A Former 80s Club

CLO Studios' have transformed an old music club into their dreamy new office space, and it's filled with eclectic design inspiration!
Christina Karras

Creative People

A Scientist Turned Interior Designer On Why It's Never Too Late To Change Careers

Rebecca Jansma worked in pathology and managed mining laboratories in Tasmania before finding her calling in interior design.
Christina Karras

Studio Visit

Dive Into The Colourful, Creative World of Melbourne's Designer-Of-The-Moment, Danielle Brustman

Know her name but not her story? Welcome to the vibrant world of designer Danielle Brustman, at her incredible studio in Collingwood Yards!
Sasha Gattermayr

Roundup

Just Announced – The 2019 Australian Interior Design Awards Shortlist

Our highlights reel of the lust-worthy residential interiors in the running for the prestigious Australian Interior Design Awards.

Interior Design

The Stella Collective's Award-Winning Interiors, From Palestine to Brisbane

Meet Hana Hakim the founder of a Melbourne interior design studio creating WOW-factor projects, both here and abroad.
Elle Murrell

Dream Job

What It’s Like Working At One Of Sydney’s Premier Interior Firms

Lisa Dingelmaier, Interior Designer at Greg Natale Design, reflects on her path from International School of Colour and Design graduate, to
Elle Murrell

Creative People

From Group Projects To Global Design Awards, Get To Know Studio-Gram

Introducing the duo behind one of Adelaide’s brightest design studios.

Dream Job

Sarah Shinners · Design Manager, Simone Haag

A reminder that it's never too late to change your career path, and pursue what you're really passionate about.
Elle Murrell

Interior Design

NGV's Remarkable New Exhibition Celebrating Australian Interior Design

Ten INCREDIBLE rooms by 10 of Australia’s best interior designers – a first look at the Rigg Design Prize!
Elle Murrell

Creative People

Arent & Pyke Make Spaces That Feel Like Home

We catch up with the award-winning Sydney-based interior design team, ahead of their 'Rigg' reveal at the NGV!

Studio Visit

Restraint and Exuberance, With Kerry Phelan and Stephen Javens of KPDO

Revered Melbourne design studio KPDO share their distinct approach to residential design, and their latest project, One Wellington.

Creative People

Martyn Thompson's Distinctive Design Comes To The NGV

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia's Highest Accolade for Design. Shorlisted designer Martyn Thompson hints at what he's got in store for th...
Elle Murrell

Dream Job

Erin Lambrecht · Interior Designer + Associate, Flack Studio

The 35-year-old charts her career trajectory, from uni in Melbourne to high-profile projects, at home and abroad.
Elle Murrell

Interior Design

'Design For Life: Grant And Mary Featherston' Exhibition Opens At Heide

Inside the most comprehensive exhibition celebrating the iconic Australian design duo, including never-seen-before pieces, on now in Melbour...

Creative People

Meet Tom Mark Henry Interior Design Studio

Cushla McFadden and Jade Nottage on the bravery and naivety of starting their own firm in Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Studio Visit

The Interiors Of Amber Road Design

Sisters Katy Svalbe and Yasmine Ghoniem of Amber Road Design celebrate five years of practice.

Dream Job

Brem Perera · Senior Designer, Fiona Lynch

The 30-year-old designer shares insights on career navigation and staying ahead of the pack in Melbourne's interior design world. 
Elle Murrell

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First Nations artists, designers, makers, and creative business owners are encouraged to submit their projects for coverage on The Design Files. Please email bea@thedesignfiles.net