IT TAKES A KEEN EYE and imagination to see creative potential in large discarded household goods. When it comes to repurposing these items into unique and beautiful pieces of furniture, practical ability with tools is must. Luke Neil is an experienced carpenter with a sense of design and the spirit of an environmental entrepreneur and … Continue reading
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VIVID winner’s pathway to 3D design
SOMETIMES IT TAKES A FALSE START or two before a young student discovers the right fit for their future career. They may have a natural flair for the performing arts, a natural affinity for science related fields, or a preference for business, culture or engineering. A hint of their future career may be found in … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Follow what you believe in” ~ Shareen Joel at Decor + Design 2014
Shareen Joel of Shareen Joel Design and Share Design explains why branding is the most important part of a business; her love of `lasting design’; not following trends; how fashion inspires her work; and why designing with integrity + honesty is crucial. For more information on Decor + Design visit our website, decordesignshow.com.au Continue reading
It’s not what you do, it’s why you do it…
Blog by Shannon Fricke I love working with people – creative people in particular. What’s inspiring about creatives, is that they are never short of ideas. Ideas make the world go around; they inspire innovation, they inspire beauty and a better way to do things. So I was very excited to have recently been approached … Continue reading
Meeting the needs of Australian designers
If you’re in the business of interior decorating, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of Xavier Furniture. They’re renowned for their unique pieces, both timeless and elegant, each carefully designed with intricate attention to detail and scale. But it’s their handcrafted methods handed down from generations of fine furniture artisans that really impresses. Renowned for selecting … Continue reading
VIDEO: Greg Natale on design philosophies & inspirations
With a bold signature style, Greg Natale is instantly recognised alongside Australia’s top designers. His minimalist style fuses cohesion with contrast to create a room that makes a statement. In recent years, his work has evolved to include daring patterns from stripes to chevron and he is renowned for his `Hollywood Regency’ style. In this … Continue reading
Inside the home of Sass & Bide’s Heidi Middleton…
Image source: Song of Style Clearly this home is a reflection of all the travel Sass & Bide do when sourcing and collecting inspiration for their collections. One half of the design duo, Heidi Middleton’s home is a classic example of this gypsy life, with trinkets and jewels from far off lands in amongst shell … Continue reading