When it comes to Australians doing well overseas, mainstream thinking seems to stop at the mega-stardom of Marc Newson. The global product design sector is, however, alive with a swathe of Australian designers – as Gillian Serisier writes for inside.
The 2015 VIVID Design Competition winners were announced this afternoon as part of the DƩcor + Design Show at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
As a relatively new design studio, Melbourne-based company Adele Bates Design has developed a varied portfolio, covering projects that range from multi residential, workspace, single residential and even branding. We speak with director Adele Bates about how her passion for all things design has steered her boutique full-service company to success.
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?