Creative People
A Day In The Life
A Day In The Life Of Writer + Fearless Feminist Advocate, Clementine Ford
We spend a day with author, broadcaster and public commentator in the midst of the release of her new book - 'How We Love'.
Studio Visit
This Emerging Textile Designer Creates Handcrafted Homewares That Feel Like Future Heirlooms
Megan McNeill started her textile brand Trinket Solo just over a year ago, and she's killing it!
Words From The Wise
Chelsea Hing's Pearls of Wisdom On Building A Successful Career in Interior Design
Words from the Wise is a new series of career inspo from Australia’s leading creative makers, thinkers and professional practitioners -
Family
Photographer, Storyteller + Solo Parent Bobbi Lockyer On The Importance Of Birthing On Country
The artist, photographer and designer lives on Kariyarra Country (Port Hedland, WA) with her four boys Sebastian (13), Zenith (9), Lawrence
Studio Visit
The Physical And Emotional Intimacy Of Caroline Walls’ Paintings
From her studio in Northcote, the visual artist toggles between figurative and abstract modes to realise her large-scale, gestural works.
Studio Visit
Inside The Fremantle Studio Of Legendary Ceramicist, Pippin Drysdale
For a new exhibition at Linton + Kay, the 85-year-old ceramic artist has shifted her focus from vast desert landscapes to the minutiae of th...
Furniture
Nau Releases 2021 Australian-Made Furniture Collection
Cult’s in-house Australian-made furniture and lighting brand, Nau, releases it 2021 collection designed by Adam Goodrum, Kate Stokes, Adam...
Studio Visit
P0LY Designs : The Ultimate Pandemic Pivot Project
How Lara Fisher and Andy Kepitis turned their lockdown hobby into full-time business!
Textiles
Building A Family Legacy On Local Manufacturing, With Abode Living
Creative director Amelia Marasco Adair takes us on a tour of the company's Camberwell HQ - featuring their production warehouse, offices +
Studio Visit
This Cheerful New Textile + Homewares Label Brings The Sunshine We Need Right now!
Hannah Veikkanen used Melbourne's extended lockdowns to develop and launch her own textile label, creating handtufted cushions and artwork f...
Art
The Earthy, Abstract Art Of Asha Holmes
Inside the textured, tonal and intuitive practice of a Northern Beaches-based painter whose star is well and truly on the rise!
Regional
The Love Story Behind An Edible Flower Farm In South-East Queensland
How Simone Jelley left behind a career in photography to open her own flower farm, Pretty Produce.
Family
The Show Must Go On, With Photographer Sarah Collins And Family
Our beloved former TDF photographer on the highs and lows of pandemic parenting, and the challenges facing the performing arts community.
Art
The Trailblazing Couple Behind Brisbane's New Indigenous Art Centre
Amanda Hayman and Troy Casey are the entrepreneurial couple behind Brisbane's most exciting new art gallery and retail space!
Ceramics
The New Ceramics Studio Built On Centuries Of Inherited Knowledge
The debut collection from new ceramics studio House Editions by Claudia Lau brings porcelain bowls, plates and vases in experimental glazes
Textiles
Hand Painted Textile Designs Inspired By Canberra’s Modernist Architecture
Sarah Annand of Oat Studio combines a career in the local textile industry with photography, painting and architecture to create delightful,...
TDF Design Awards
16 Talented Artisans That Deserve Your Undivided Attention
From glassblowers and weavers to ceramicists and jewellers, these are the finalists in The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards 2021 Handcra...
Studio Visit
A Beautiful Beading Artist's Composed + Rhythmic Practice
Inspired by mathematics, linguistics, colour and philosophy, Camille Laddawan's beading practice is both personal and universal.