Tag: industrial design
The 2015 VIVID Design Competition winners were announced this afternoon as part of the DĆ©cor + Design Show at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Kiwi couple Ben and Kiri Wahrlich made waves at DEN Fair with their original lighting and furniture pieces, taking out the prize for Best Independent Designer. The talented pair share their views on the local design industry, and their plans for the future.
David Trubridge's Floral pendant has allegedly been replicated by Domayne, reigniting local debate over intellectual property. How does Australia compare with international attempts to protect original design against copycat manufacturers?
Smeg collaborated with Italyā€™s Matteo Bazzicalupo and Raffaella Mangiarotti of Deepdesign Studio, bringing playfully retro Italian flair to contemporary kitchen interiors.
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