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Meet The Nurse Creating Tiny Beaded Artworks Worthy Of Your Wishlist
Meet The Nurse Creating Tiny Beaded Artworks Worthy Of Your Wishlist
Studio Visit

Meet The Nurse Creating Tiny Beaded Artworks Worthy Of Your Wishlist

When every single member of The Design Files team makes a purchase from a local maker, we know we’re onto something special.
Jeweller Sarah Gardner On Building A Brand, Managing Motherhood + Battling Blood Cancer
Jeweller Sarah Gardner On Building A Brand, Managing Motherhood + Battling Blood Cancer
Family

Jeweller Sarah Gardner On Building A Brand, Managing Motherhood + Battling Blood Cancer

How jewellery designer Sarah Gardner manages business and motherhood while living with myeloprofilrative neoplasm.
Pieces Of Eight's New Melbourne Store Is A Life-Sized Jewellery Box
Pieces Of Eight's New Melbourne Store Is A Life-Sized Jewellery Box
Jewellery

Pieces Of Eight's New Melbourne Store Is A Life-Sized Jewellery Box

Melanie Katsalidis' new Pieces of Eight store in Melbourne's Royal Arcade, is a treasure trove of Australian-made pieces. Step inside!
An Innovative New Collaboration From MIMCO, Featuring Boundary-Pushing Sustainable Materials
An Innovative New Collaboration From MIMCO, Featuring Boundary-Pushing Sustainable Materials
Studio Visit

An Innovative New Collaboration From MIMCO, Featuring Boundary-Pushing Sustainable Materials

As a result of their longstanding partnership with the NGV, MIMCO has teamed up with biomaterial designer Alice Potts on a limited-edition capsule collection.
Treasure Hunting With Wild To Ware
Treasure Hunting With Wild To Ware
Jewellery

Treasure Hunting With Wild To Ware

Erin Malloy and Michael Tink fossick for gemstones in riverbeds around Australia.
In The Studio With Anna Varendorff
In The Studio With Anna Varendorff
Studio Visit

In The Studio With Anna Varendorff

We catch up with a Melbourne design legend, ahead of her inclusion in our end of year group show.
'Australis' By Abby Seymour
'Australis' By Abby Seymour
Creative People

'Australis' By Abby Seymour

A new collection of delicate jewellery, inspired by a yearning to connect to the land.
Statement Jewellery By Ada Hodgson
Statement Jewellery By Ada Hodgson
Studio Visit

Statement Jewellery By Ada Hodgson

Colourful contemporary jewellery with a distinct personality, inspired by the Australian landscape.
A Lofty New Base For Artist + Jeweller Hamish Munro
A Lofty New Base For Artist + Jeweller Hamish Munro
Jewellery

A Lofty New Base For Artist + Jeweller Hamish Munro

A Parisian-Architecture inspired jewellery collection, and new showroom for the Collingwood-based artist and jeweller.
The Line of Sun · Formation
The Line of Sun · Formation
Jewellery

The Line of Sun · Formation

The Melbourne-based jewellery designer’s new range draws on the arid Australian landscape.
Bianca Mavrick Jewellery
Bianca Mavrick Jewellery
Studio Visit

Bianca Mavrick Jewellery

A studio visit with the Brisbane-based contemporary jewellery designer, known for her eye-catching forms and eye-popping palettes.
'Matter Monumental' Meets 'Monumetal Love'
'Matter Monumental' Meets 'Monumetal Love'
Jewellery

'Matter Monumental' Meets 'Monumetal Love'

Artist Melanie Upton and jeweller Kim Victoria join forces for an exhibition of their respective collections and a collaboration.
An Exhibition of Exquisite Everyday Objects
An Exhibition of Exquisite Everyday Objects
Studio Visit

An Exhibition of Exquisite Everyday Objects

Renowned silversmith Julie Blyfield and ceramicist Kirsten Coelho present 'Ormolu'.
Craft Summer 16/17 x The Robin Boyd Foundation
Craft Summer 16/17 x The Robin Boyd Foundation
Textiles

Craft Summer 16/17 x The Robin Boyd Foundation

We take a look inside Craft's annual Summer catalogue, shot at Robin Boyd's Walsh St Residence.
PLAYA by Lucy Folk
PLAYA by Lucy Folk
Fashion

PLAYA by Lucy Folk

A look inside Lucy Folk's new Bondi store.
Studio Visit

Elke Kramer

A studio visit with multitasking designer, illustrator, brand-owner, Mother and creative all-rounder Elke Kramer.
Elise Sheehan
Elise Sheehan
Jewellery

Elise Sheehan

Elise Sheehan is an Melbourne based object and jewellery designer with a distinctive minimalist approach.
Melanie Rice
Melanie Rice
Fashion

Melanie Rice

Enamel accessories by Adelaide-born, Europe-based jeweller Melanie Rice.
Jenna Rowe
Jenna Rowe
Fashion

Jenna Rowe

Handcrafted brass and copper neckaces, by Sydney based graduate architect Jenna Rowe.
Seb Brown
Seb Brown
Studio Visit

Seb Brown

Seb Brown is a multi-skilled chap, with graphic design credentials, a flourishing jewellery design business and a fine arts practice.
Jewellery

Jen Booth · Mixed Doubles

Studio Visit

Anna Varendorff

Rachel Laura Gorman
Rachel Laura Gorman
Studio Visit

Rachel Laura Gorman

Tahli Kornhauser · DAGNY
Fashion

Tahli Kornhauser · DAGNY

Graphic Design

Tristan Ceddia and Adriana Giuffrida

Lucy Folk · Appeteaser
Fashion

Lucy Folk · Appeteaser

The Munros
Jewellery

The Munros

Abby Seymour
Jewellery

Abby Seymour

Tessa Blazey, Steven Blick and Family
Jewellery

Tessa Blazey, Steven Blick and Family

Jewellery

The Folks

Jewellery

Jessie Willow Tucker · 'Darling' Earrings at Edition X

Krista McRae
Studio Visit

Krista McRae

Emily Green
Emily Green
Studio Visit

Emily Green

Fashion

Karina Jean · The Pencil Collection

Jewellery

Chelsea De Luca, Paul Wilson and Family

Kim Victoria Wearne and Stuart Beer
Jewellery

Kim Victoria Wearne and Stuart Beer

Jewellery

Emeldo

Louise Olsen & Stephen Ormandy of Dinosaur Designs
Studio Visit

Louise Olsen & Stephen Ormandy of Dinosaur Designs

Lucy Folk · Bento
Jewellery

Lucy Folk · Bento

Sollis Jewellery
Jewellery

Sollis Jewellery

Studio Visit

Natalia Milosz-Piekarska

Jewellery

Edition X

Megan Perkins
Jewellery

Megan Perkins

Not Tuesday
Jewellery

Not Tuesday

Nicholas Building Open Studios 2011
Jewellery

Nicholas Building Open Studios 2011

Mark Boldiston aka Lord Coconut!
Jewellery

Mark Boldiston aka Lord Coconut!

Fashion

Elke Kramer - New Range and Giveaway!

Jewellery

Goldenink - new online shop!

Pieces of Eight CBD
Jewellery

Pieces of Eight CBD

Interview - Julie Blyfield
Jewellery

Interview - Julie Blyfield

Jewellery

Hamish Munro

Neo Lace Gown by Alexi Freeman & Tessa Blazey
Fashion

Neo Lace Gown by Alexi Freeman & Tessa Blazey

Katherine Bowman
Jewellery

Katherine Bowman

Interview - Lucy Folk
Jewellery

Interview - Lucy Folk

Elke Kramer new Spring / Summer range
Jewellery

Elke Kramer new Spring / Summer range

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