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This Designer Makes 3D-Printed Homewares Look Better Than Ever
This Designer Makes 3D-Printed Homewares Look Better Than Ever
Studio Visit

This Designer Makes 3D-Printed Homewares Look Better Than Ever

Not many designers have made 3D-printed homewares look as elegant and elevated as Brisbane-based FRANCA Studio.
Meet The Metal Maker Behind These Elegant, Handcrafted Lights
Meet The Metal Maker Behind These Elegant, Handcrafted Lights
Studio Visit

Meet The Metal Maker Behind These Elegant, Handcrafted Lights

Get to know Anna Charlesworth, the master metalworker trusted by Flack Studio and Tamsin Johnson for timeless handcrafted lights.
Designer Jordan Fleming Makes Playful ‘Creatures’ That Double As Lamps
Designer Jordan Fleming Makes Playful ‘Creatures’ That Double As Lamps
Studio Visit

Designer Jordan Fleming Makes Playful ‘Creatures’ That Double As Lamps

Her handcrafted pieces are like towering, functional sculptures as tall as people – that look like they could come alive at any moment!
Andalusian-Inspired Lampshades, Handwoven In Sydney
Andalusian-Inspired Lampshades, Handwoven In Sydney
Creative People

Andalusian-Inspired Lampshades, Handwoven In Sydney

Lana Launay makes her textured light covers from natural materials such as coffee-stained raffia, coconut shell rope and bamboo yarn.
Coco Flip Celebrates 10 Years In The Biz With A New Showroom!
Coco Flip Celebrates 10 Years In The Biz With A New Showroom!
Studio Visit

Coco Flip Celebrates 10 Years In The Biz With A New Showroom!

Furniture and lighting designer Kate Stokes shares a peek inside Coco Flip's new Northcote digs!
These Ten Amazing Lighting Designers Are Our Design Awards Finalists!
These Ten Amazing Lighting Designers Are Our Design Awards Finalists!
TDF Design Awards

These Ten Amazing Lighting Designers Are Our Design Awards Finalists!

The country's most luminary lighting designs... according to our judges in The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards 2020.
The Brightest Lights In Australian Design
The Brightest Lights In Australian Design
TDF Design Awards

The Brightest Lights In Australian Design

A look at the lighting designs shortlisted in the inaugural TDF Design Awards!
Advancing Australian Design In Milan, Like Never Before!
Advancing Australian Design In Milan, Like Never Before!
Creative People

Advancing Australian Design In Milan, Like Never Before!

The 4th 'Local Milan' (and biggest yet!) is unveiled at Milan Design Week, featuring 44 Australian and New Zealander designers.
A Leading Lighting Designer Transforms An Underground Carpark
A Leading Lighting Designer Transforms An Underground Carpark
Lighting

A Leading Lighting Designer Transforms An Underground Carpark

British product designer Lee Broom transports us to a secret world, in the carpark of Space Furniture in Sydney.
NAU Debuts 'Jolly' Lighting By Kate Stokes At ICFF
NAU Debuts 'Jolly' Lighting By Kate Stokes At ICFF
Lighting

NAU Debuts 'Jolly' Lighting By Kate Stokes At ICFF

The Melbourne-based brand does us proud, unveiling a new collection of lighting by local designer Kate Stokes in NYC.
Doing Business Across ‘The Ditch’
Doing Business Across ‘The Ditch’
Lighting

Doing Business Across ‘The Ditch’

Three Kiwi creatives on how they’ve made their small businesses work across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian Designers At Milan's Salone Del Mobile
Australian Designers At Milan's Salone Del Mobile
Furniture

Australian Designers At Milan's Salone Del Mobile

'LOCAL MILAN No.3' champions home-grown talent at the world's biggest design fair this week.
Simon Christopher and Celina Clarke of ISM Objects
Simon Christopher and Celina Clarke of ISM Objects
Creative People

Simon Christopher and Celina Clarke of ISM Objects

An insight into ISM Objects, one of Australia's leaders in lighting design.
James Walsh · Igneous
James Walsh · Igneous
Lighting

James Walsh · Igneous

We take a look at a brilliant graduation project, utilising a by-product of bluestone cutting.
Lighting

Luke Mills

The Sunshine-based designer unveils his Raw Series and Hat Pendant lights.
Lighting

Electric Confetti

A bricks and mortar store for neon design studio, Electric Confetti.
Klaylife X Moore Concepts
Klaylife X Moore Concepts
Lighting

Klaylife X Moore Concepts

Clay beaded chandeliers designed in collaboration with Melbourne stylist Jacqui Moore.
Electric Confetti
Electric Confetti
Lighting

Electric Confetti

A new Melbourne business making a range of fun, contemporary neon lights for the home.
Ross Gardam · Aura Collection
Ross Gardam · Aura Collection
Lighting

Ross Gardam · Aura Collection

Introducing the new ‘Aura’ lighting collection from Melbourne designer Ross Gardam.
Marz Designs
Marz Designs
Lighting

Marz Designs

A range of locally designed turned timber pendant lights made on the outskirts of Sydney.
Lighting

Rigg Design Prize 2015

The Rigg Design Prize is a triennial prize for Australian contemporary design, hosted by the National Gallery of Victoria.
Lighting

Porcelain Bear

Christopher Boots
Small Business

Christopher Boots

Retro Print Revival · Electra Lamp
Lighting

Retro Print Revival · Electra Lamp

Lighting

Man Week · Daniel Giffin

Kate Stokes of Coco Flip
Kate Stokes of Coco Flip
Studio Visit

Kate Stokes of Coco Flip

Dale Hardiman and Adam Lynch of Dowel Jones
Lighting

Dale Hardiman and Adam Lynch of Dowel Jones

Daniel Emma · BIG!
Lighting

Daniel Emma · BIG!

Gregory Bonasera · Porcelain Bear
Lighting

Gregory Bonasera · Porcelain Bear

Lighting

Inkster Maken

Lighting

Marz Designs

Moya Delany
Studio Visit

Moya Delany

Lighting

The Lexus Australian Design Scholarship · Plus a chat with Melbourne Movement founder Kjell Grant

Studio Visit

Christopher Boots

Lighting

Douglas + Bec for Kate Sylvester

Touching Space
Lighting

Touching Space

Lighting

DIY Quilt Light by Tamara Maynes

New lighting from Coco Flip - Mr. Cooper
Lighting

New lighting from Coco Flip - Mr. Cooper

New Lighting by Workroom Design NZ
Lighting

New Lighting by Workroom Design NZ

Cindy-Lee Davies of Lightly
Studio Visit

Cindy-Lee Davies of Lightly

Studio Visit

Pierre & Charlotte

Lighting

Justin Lamont - LifeSpaceJourney

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