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Art

The NGA’s Cressida Campbell Exhibition Celebrates Her Glorious 40-Year Career

A studio visit with Cressida Campbell, ahead of her exciting survey exhibition at the National Gallery Of Australia.
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TDF Kids Art Awards

IT'S BACK... Entries Are Open For The 2022 TDF Kids Art Awards, With Honan!

The Design Files Kids Art Awards is back! All entry fees go to Children's Ground - and there's a prize of $1,000 each for five lucky winners! Enter now.
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Travel

A Perfect Day In Melbourne, With Melissa Leong

Food writer + TV presenter Melissa Leong shares some of her absolute favourite spots in Melbourne CBD.
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Travel

A Perfect Day in Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, With Paul Bangay

Join legendary landscape designer Paul Bangay for a dreamy day trip in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges.
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Travel

A Perfect Day in South Gippsland, With Andrea Moore

A guided tour of the best spots to eat, shop, stay and see in beautiful South Gippsland.
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TDF Kids Art Awards

INTRODUCING... The TDF Kids Art Awards, With Honan!

We're so excited to launch the very first TDF Kids Art Awards to raise money for Children's Ground – and there's a prize of $2,000 each for five lucky winners!
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TDF Design Awards

Introducing Nik And Harry Robinson - Two Good Citizens And The Winners Of The 2020 TDF + Laminex Design Awards Sustainable Design Category!

The father-and-son duo on a mission to transform discarded plastic bottles into 100% recycled sunglasses.
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TDF Design Awards

Meet Yasmine Ghoniem of YSG Studio – the 2020 TDF + Laminex Design Awards Interior Design Award Winner!

Yasmine Ghoniem of YSG Studio shares her award winning interior project, Budge Over Dover, and her design philosophy.
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TDF Films

Sophie & Dale Vine Share Their Home Renovation In Geelong

Sophie and Dale Vine talk us through their DIY home renovation, in partnership with Bendigo Bank.
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TDF Films

Sheridan + Grandiflora, Australian Botanicals And Bedding!

Sheridan meets Grandiflora, with a very special new creative collaboration.
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Art

Jackalope Unveils The Rain Room In St Kilda

Random International’s immersive rain installation makes its Southern Hemisphere debut.
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We, The Brave

From Fashion To Art Startup, With Kitty Clark Of Saint Cloche

From high-flying fashion buyer to starting her own art gallery, Kitty Clark shares her story of taking the leap! In partnership with MYOB.
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We, The Brave

Turning A Passion For Photography Into A Career, With Eve Wilson

Eve Wilson shares her courageous career journey, from photographer’s assistant, to leading lifestyle photographer. In partnership with MYOB.
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We, The Brave

Building A Business From The Ground Up, With Phillip Withers

Award-winning landscape designer Phillip Withers shares his story, in partnership with MYOB.
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Inside Look

'Monet: Impression Sunrise' Comes To The National Gallery Of Australia

An exclusive look at the National Gallery of Australia's new exhibition 'Monet: Impression Sunrise'.
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Fundraiser

Mirka For Melbourne!

Our urgent fundraiser to keep Mirka Mora's magic alive in Melbourne. Join us!
Soft Furnishings

Sheridan + Sydney Opera House, A Creative Collaboration

Sheridan meets Sydney Opera House, with a very special new creative collaboration.
Milan in Colour

Milan in Colour · The Colour Forecasters

Milan Design Week highlights from colour forecasters Bree Leech and Andrea Lucena-Orr.
Inside Look

MoMA at The National Gallery of Victoria

An exclusive look inside the NGV's highly anticipated new exhibition (opening tomorrow!), supported by Dulux.
Milan in Colour

Milan in Colour · David Flack, Interior Designer

Milan Furniture Fair highlights from the inimitable design studio founder.
TDF Films

Marilyne Nicholls, Weaver

Introducing one of Victoria's most respected Indigenous weavers, in partnership with The Regional Centre for Culture.
Milan in Colour

Milan in Colour · Lucy Feagins, Editor

View our second episode of MILAN IN COLOUR, featuring Milan Design Week discoveries from our very own editor, Lucy Feagins.
TDF Films

Milan In Colour!

Announcing our newest video series, direct from Milan Design Week 2018 – in partnership with Dulux.
TDF Films

Emma Jimson, Ceramicist

A new video series spotlighting creatives working in Central Victoria, supported by the Regional Centre for Culture.
Inside Look

Cartier Arrives At The National Gallery Of Australia

A first look at the National Gallery of Australia's exclusive exhibition of dazzling jewels – Cartier, The Exhibition.
Style It Make It

Building a Terrarium

Create a mini indoor garden with our easy how-to, in partnership with Sheridan Australia.
Style It Make It

Styling with Colour and Texture

We explore bedroom styling with colour and texture, in partnership with Sheridan Australia.
Style It Make It

An Art Wall, Three Ways

Our ideas for displaying artwork at home, in partnership with Sheridan Australia.
Style It Make It

Bedroom Styling, Winter to Spring

Take your bedroom from Winter to Spring, with our new how-to series in partnership with Sheridan Australia.
Styled Settings

Styled Settings · A Floral Soirée

In partnership with Jansz Tasmania, we style a bright and colourful table, with handmade details.
Inside Look

'The House of Dior' at National Gallery of Victoria

An Inside Look at The House of Dior exhibition, opening at NGV this week.
Styled Settings

Styled Settings · An Elegant Occasion

In partnership with Jansz Tasmania, we style an elegant, understated tablesetting using a white on white palette.
Styled Settings

Styled Settings · A Garden Gathering

As part of our new series of inspired entertaining ideas, created in partnership with Jansz Tasmania, we share a how-to on styling a relaxed outdoor affair.
A Life Individual

A Life Individual · Gillianne Griffiths

The remarkable residence of interior designer Gillianne Griffiths, in partnership with Space.
Styled Settings

Styled Settings · A Winter Feast

A new video series of inspired entertaining ideas, created in partnership with Jansz Tasmania.
Soft Furnishings

Sheridan by Ken Done

The story of an iconic collaboration between Sheridan and Australia's best loved artist, Ken Done.
A Life Individual

A Life Individual · Andrea Sullivan

We profile the home of Sydney artist Andrea Sullivan, in partnership with Space.
A Life Individual

A Life Individual · Megan Morton

Our latest video, in partnership with Space.
Inside Look

Inside Look · Van Gogh and the Seasons

An Inside Look at the National Gallery of Victoria's latest blockbuster exhibition, in partnership with Dulux.
A Life Individual

A Life Individual · Danika Rehfisch

Part Two of our brand new video series, in collaboration with Space.
A Life Individual

A Life Individual · Andrew Parr

Launching a brand new video series, in collaboration with Space.
TDF Films

The Outlanders · Martyn Thompson

A window into the world of incredible Australian photographer and designer Martyn Thompson, who moved to New in 1999.
TDF Films

The Outlanders · Maryanne Moodie

Our latest video series continues with weaver Maryanne Moodie in Brooklyn, New York.
TDF Films

The Outlanders · Glen Proebstel

Our newest video series launches today, featuring New York based Australian stylist Glen Proebstel!
Melbourne Mornings

Melbourne Mornings · Lucy Feagins

After many requests, and lots of encouragement, this little film offers a glimpse behind the scenes at The Design Files!
Melbourne Mornings

Melbourne Mornings · Joost Bakker

Country

Jess Wootten and Krystina Menegazzo

A simple though idyllic country home in Gordon, about an hour west of Melbourne.
Melbourne Mornings

Melbourne Mornings · Juliet Burnett

A morning with ballet dancer Juliet Burnett, senior artist at The Australian Ballet.
Apartment

Guy Maestri

The Sydney apartment of much respected artist Guy Maestri is a mini museum-like space, filled with collected ephemera and of course, an enviable art collection.
Melbourne Mornings

Raph Rashid of Beatbox Kitchen

The second instalment in our 6-part video series, 'Melbourne Mornings', features legendary local foodie Raph Rashid. The force behind Melbourne's food truck scene, Raph is proprietor of Beatbox Kitchen, All Day Donuts and Taco Truck.
Homes

Tim Ross and Michelle Glew-Ross

The beautiful 1950's Sydney home of comedian and mid century design enthusiast Tim Ross, his wife Michelle Glew-Ross and their young family.
Floristry

Melanie Stapleton of Cecilia Fox

Today we launch 'Melbourne Mornings', a new VIDEO series which follows inspiring local creatives on their various morning routines. First up, a very early start with Brunswick florist Melanie Stapleton!
TDF Films

The Design Files Open House 2014 FILM!

Homes

Greg Irvine

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