DHUB - NEWS & EVENTS

Talking Design

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Arts Queensland and the State Library of Queensland strike up a new discussion on the future of design.

F!NK and materialbyproduct at Object Gallery

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Saturday in Design

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

For two design-filled days, leading furniture, lighting, object, fittings, fixtures and technology suppliers introduce the latest products to architects, designers and specifiers.

2009 Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Entries for the Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship are now closed.

Contemporary Japanese fashion: the Gene Sherman collection

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The Powerhouse Museum breaks new ground by incorporating QR codes into its first exhibition.

Eat Green Design joins Sydney Design 09

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

EGD teams up with the Powerhouse Museum, renowned chef Jared Ingersoll, architect Hannah Tribe, and a group of local designers, to create a temporary restaurant space with a difference.

State of Design Festival

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Victoria's annual design festival returns in July.

Cut&Paste 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament takes place in Sydney this weekend.

Design NSW - meet the finalists

Stephen Lacey — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The inaugural Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship attracted an extremely high calibre of entries from across the state. Meet the top four.

Sydney Design 08: 12th International Design Festival

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Visit the SD08 website for the full festival program, or pick up a copy of the printed program.

Double-take: a look at the Sydney Design 09 campaign

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The creators of this year's Sydney Design festival visual identity discuss the create process behind their design.

Smart Light Sydney

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A celebration of innovation through light art installations and music.

Outdoor Living [Furniture] Workshop

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Outdoor Living [Furniture] Workshop will be run by 2008 Victoria University and ISS Institute International Fellow Erling Christoffersen, of Denmark.

Milano in Melbourne: design masterclass

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Design masterclass on sustainability, inspiration and new products. Professor Arturo Dell�Acqua Bellavitis, of Milan will be speaking as the 2008 ISS Institute / Victorian Government Design Fellow.

Design Masterclass

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Global Markings

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Julie Bartholomew's illustrated porcelain fashion accessories go on display at Adelaide's JamFactory.

Gleaning Potential

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Metal, ceramic, felt and oatmeal are a few of the materials employed by designer Simon Lloyd.

URBAN FUTURES: Ideas of the City

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A new exhibition at Sydney's UTS:Gallery reconsiders architecture's relationship to the city.

Realise Your Dream Awards 2009

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Australian creatives are invited to apply for the British Council's 2009 professional development award.

Fostering Design: Drawing on a Pool of Raw Talent

Merryn Gates — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

To find out how F!NK and Co has prospered over the past ten years Merryn Gates spoke with founder Robert Foster about production, mentorships and the integrity of design.

Figuration

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Human figuration is examined in Jam Factory's latest group exhibition.

Babel

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A skeletal show, Natasha Duseunjko's current exhibition in Melbourne evolves around a collection of porcelain bones.

Diary of the 2008 Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship winner

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Graphic novel and literary comic book creator Matt Huynh used the inaugural Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship to fund an overseas sabbatical in Tokyo, the UK and New York city.

Design Now! 2009

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

See the raw talent of Australian design at Object gallery.

Crochet coral reef

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A cool combination of crochet and mathematics through workshops and an exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum.

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Starting A New Sentence About Australian Design

Anne Brennan — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

This article discusses the reference to 'the old dichotomy between hand and mind that dogs the art/craft debate' ... but, as always with Cohn, there�s more to get here than what you see. Has the handmade object worn out its aura, redolent with the dignity of human labour and a clutch of positive aesthetic values, and now reduced to nothing more than a wank? And, if so, what of the role of the designer, traditionally removed from the site of labour? In a world where design and style too often tra

Grace Cochrane: Smart Works: Design and the Handmade

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Smart works: design and the handmade was a craft and design exhibition held at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney in 2007. Jenny Deves spoke with the curator Grace Cochrane about the development of the exhibition.

Unique Inspiration

Cate Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A discussion of the Westfield Style Pasifika Award with particular reference to Tallulah Filloy and traditional Maori culture.

See the World Through Design

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Not so much a museum as a research centre for design, the recently opened 21_21 DESIGN SITE reminds us why Tokyo does all things design so well. With Issey Miyake, Taku Satoh and Naoto Fukasawa as its directors, and a building designed by architect Tadeo Ando, expectations were always going to be high. With one exhibition already under its belt and another on the way, 21_21 DESIGN SITE�s Associate Director, Noriko Kawakami, lets us know exactly what we can expect.

An Enduring Relationship

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Contemporary Australian jewellers continue an ancient tradition of body ornamentation. But their intellectual engagement with their work, as Patricia Anderson uncovers, drives them to unexpected places. It is a world in which they can never rest on their laurels.

Making It In China

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1000

When it comes to the design scene - whether it's fashion, homewares or furniture - China is, and has been for years now, the name on everyone's lips. Michelle Hespe speaks to Australian designers about the pros and cons of manufacturing in China.

Plateau Constructions

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The UTS Gallery presents 2009 artist-in-residence Mimi Tong's site-specific installation.

Pattern Recognition

Rhana Devenport — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Australian and New Zealand designers discover exciting and diverse manifestations of pattern.

Pippin Drysdale - Tanami Mapping

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Michael Reid gallery in Elizabeth Bay showcases the work of ceramicist Pippin Drysdale.

Peter Day talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Peter Day opens the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 30 March 2007 with his talk, 'The heartbeat economy: surviving in a global world'.

Footprints

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

An Australian designer teams up with Oxfam Australia in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint to a tip-toe.

Splinter Workshop

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Contemporary furniture design from one of Sydney's most established workshops.

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Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1000

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Urban Futures

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Abundant

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Australian designs from the Venice Architecture Biennale on exhibition in Sydney.

Rider Spoke by Blast Theory

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1000

UK urban gamers bring acclaimed interactive arts event to Sydney.

Australian designers at work

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Understand different aspects of a designer's profile and apply it to your own design project.

Suzanne Boccalatte in True Design: a digital storytelling workshop

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Suzanne Boccalatte was part of the True Design pilot program. Boccalatte has a long history of working with the Powerhouse Museum, most notably creating the visual identity for Sydney Design festival since 2004.

DesignTECH

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Works by young, high school graduates are on display at the Powerhouse Museum.

The Future Laboratory - Australia trend briefing

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Leading futurists, Martin Raymond and Chris Sanderson, present their special brand of trend forecasting in Melbourne and Sydney.

Take a ball of thread...

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Sydney-based jeweller Melinda Young takes her ball of thread to Craft Victoria.

Lisa Walker, Unwearable

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A new exhibition by one of New Zealand's most important contemporary jewellers.

AUXie

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Beta_space at the Powerhouse Museum features new work by Aram Dulyan.

Electronic swatchbook

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Use this swatchbook of fabrics as part of your design project.

Ecologic: Creating a Sustainable Future

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Use this education kit to see how clever design can minimise the consumption of materials, use less energy and reduce waste.

Cochlear implant

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

What's in store?

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Use teachers notes to explore Australia's retail history, in terms of architecture, design and technology and creative arts.

Kings Cinema

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Use these teachers notes alongside the Kings cinema exhibition to learn about the film industry in Australia from 1900 onwards.

Inspired! Design Across Time

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Understand the impact of design, technology and cultural history on everyday objects with this education kit developed alongside the Inspired! exhibition.

Modern times: the untold story of modernism in Australia

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

An education kit with teachers notes to complement the 'Modern times' exhibition.

PAPER SCISSORS GLUE

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Learn the craft of bookbinding.

The Filippo Raphael Fresh! Award

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Craft Victoria spots new craft and design talent.

The Powerhouse Wizard

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Design wins in the 2008 Powerhouse Wizard Award.

Young Blood: Designers Market at Christmas

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Buy directly from the cream of our national design talent, over two days at the Powerhouse Museum.

Young Blood: Designers Market at Christmas

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Buy directly from the cream of our national design talent, over two days at the Powerhouse Museum.

DSGN 08

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Graduate design students showcase their major works to the public.

Mark Vaarwerk Retrospective

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of new work by contemporary jeweller Mark Vaarwerk.

Liz Williamson: Textiles

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Textile artist Liz Williamson is honoured as a Living Treasure in a new exhibition at Object Gallery.

Design processes converge at UTS

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Two designers, with very different practices, reveal the similarities in their process.

Mapping modernism

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Download a self-guided walking tour of some of Sydney's icons of modernism.

2008 Sydney Architecture Festival

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Get to the heart of Sydney this long weekend instead of joining the mass exodus out of the city.

Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000

View the finalists in an exhibition at Sydney's Object Gallery.

Buena Vista and Melancholic Nites/Arcadian Daze

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Contemporary jewellers Anna Davern and Stephen Gallagher present new work at Craft Victoria, both as the result of international residencies.

Australian International Animation Festival

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Preview what's hot in animation at the University of Technology Sydney.

2009 Australian International Design Awards - Call For Entries Open

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Entry is now open to all professionally designed products available for sale in Australia and products professionally designed by Australians for overseas markets.

Stories from behind the stalls

Janson Hews, design education officer, Powerhouse Museum — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Young Blood: Designers Market is a showcase of fresh design talent. Read the stories of some of the people behind the stalls and get inspired to apply for a stall in December.

COFA Spring Fair

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The 2008 COFA Spring Fair is a vibrant event for anyone keen on art and design.

Designing for the city and beyond

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A series of events, talks and lectures organised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.

Material Thinking - Please Do Touch the Display

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Get your hands on a new installation by Todd Robinson at the DAB LAB Research Gallery, UTS.

Urban Interior Occupation

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Craft Victoria is under seige for a month of multidisciplinary events with the Urban Interior Research Group.

Modern times: the untold story of modernism in Australia

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A new exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum that reveals reveals how modernism transformed life in Australia across five tumultuous decades from 1917 to 1967.

Workshopped 08, co-presented by the Powerhouse Museum

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

As part of Sydney Design 08, Workshopped 08 presents the work of 30 contemporary designers.

A Month of Making

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Craft Victoria�s new festival celebrating the relationship between making, craft and design.

Modern times, late nights

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A series of four late nights in the museum during SD08.

Symposium: Modern times, untold stories of modernism

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Join some of Australia's foremost experts on modernism for a half-day symposium at the Powerhouse Museum.

Melbourne International Design Festival

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The National Design Centre presents the fourth annual Melbourne International Design Festival.

Parents just don't understand

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of new works by Kevin Lyons at Sydney's Monster Children Gallery.

Super design markets

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Young Blood and designboom mart team up for Sydney Design 08 to present the very best local and international design.

The style of no style

Margie Borschke — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Creative Director Fabio Ongarato talks about collaboration, experimentation and why good designers check their egos at the door.

The Zaishu project

Kate Bezar, Dumbo feather — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Australian designer Matt Butler has been creating a sensation with his Zaishus. These highly desirable flat-pack stools now represent a collaborative project that continues to bring together some of the country's most creative minds.

Yuka Oyama�s Schmuck Quickies

Melinda Young — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Berlin-based Japanese jeweller Yuka Oyama was at the Powerhouse Museum in August for Sydney Design 07. Melinda Young gives a background on Oyama's performance based jewellery practice.

Art:21 Access 07

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The Powerhouse Museum and D*Hub joins an international celebration of contemporary art and creativity.

Metaphorm

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Metalab presents an exhibition of new work by Bridie Lander.

Winter brooches

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Adorn the lapel of your favourite winter coat.

Concrete Culture

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A new exhibition at Ivan Dougherty Gallery explores the fluid intersection between art and architecture.

Brocade

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Emma Davies' delicately woven forms go on show at Sydney's Pablo Fanque.

What's on at JamFactory

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Steven Carson, Annabelle Collett, Shaw Hendry, Hans Kreiner, Lee Salomone and Niki Sperou play with multiples, and Christine Cholewa explores urban and rural life.

State of Design 2008

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The program is set for Victoria�s Design Festival in July.

Three new exhibitions at Craft Victoria

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Featuring new work by Dylan Martorell, Roderick Sprigg and Dierdre Feeney.

The story of Australian furniture with John McPhee

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A new, four week lecture series at Michael Reid gallery in Elizabeth Bay.

cosmetic

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +1000

In 'cosmetic', Tiffany Parbs explores the ubiquity of aesthetic surgery processes through the paradigm of jewellery.

Porcelain and Informing Facets

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

JamFactory Gallery presents two exhibitions that seek to both master and subvert very traditional craft mediums.

Fragments: Methodologies of Making Fashion

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

'Fast fashion' fuels a new installation at the University of Technology, Sydney.

Design now!

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Emerging designers strut their stuff at Object Gallery.

Island of Inspiration: new jewellery from Tasmania

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Metalab presents an exhibition showcasing the work of ten Tasmanian women.

Botanicals

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A new exhibition in Object Gallery's Project Space searches for wonder in the wilderness.

Young Blood: Designers Market for Kids

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Young Blood turns its focus to products for children this April.

Totally Flat Consumer Camo

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The second installment in the Japan Foundation's Facetnate! series, an exhibition by by William �Bil� Anderson Jr, is a fusion of Japan�s Superflat art movement and western skate culture.

Garden of Eden

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Sydney fashion label Romance Was Born proffers the proverbial red apple with 'Garden of Eden' at the National Design Centre.

Metalab Collective: Cesar Cueva and Vanessa Samuels

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Metalab gallery presents a collection of work by Cesar Cueva and Vanessa Samuels created exclusively for Fashion State.

How you make it

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A new exhibition at Craft Victoria explores the work of eight contemporary fashion design studios.

Beyond Art, The Challenge of Exhibiting Architecture

Fleur Watson — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Fleur Watson writes about the history and evolution of architecture exhibitions and the role of the curator.

Five eight five

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A new group show opens at Gaffa gallery.

Beta_space - AV-Jam

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Artists Andrew Brown and Steve Dillon have created an application that generates music and video that you can control while it plays.

Semi-Permanent 08

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Tickets are on sale and the list of speakers is growing.

Materiality: Contemporary Textiles

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A collection of works by recent UTS textiles graduates Leanne Crofts, Eloise Rapp and Alice Payne.

Verbunden

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The National Design Centre presents Volker Haug Lighting at The ShowBox Gallery this February.

A Secret History of Blue and White: Contemporary Australian Ceramics

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1000

A contemporary spin on a classic practice.

JamFactory Biennial 2007

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Adelaide's JamFactory shows off its studio associates.

Design Lab TV

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Go behind the scenes of the Electrolux Design Lab competition.

Khai Liew: Expressive minimalism

Anne Watson, Curator, Architecture & Design, Powerhouse Museum — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Anne Watson discusses aesthetics and inspiration in the work of furniture designer Khai Liew.

Suite

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Graduating students in Jewellery and Object Design Design, Design Centre Enmore, put their talents on show.

ReThink Materials...get acquainted with responsible design

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The DIA Student Council proudly invites you to ReThink Materials...get acquainted with responsible design.

Threads and Stopover

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Two new exhibitions of contemporary jewellery at Gaffa gallery.

Cut & Paste digital design tournament

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Cut & Paste digital design tournament is on this Saturday.

Florence Broadhurst�s fabulous foils

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Anne-Marie Van de Ven writes about the extraordinary output of Florence Broadhurst Wallpapers and the Broadhurst collection at the Powerhouse Museum.

d factory - Heard it through the grapevine

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The last d factory for 2007 showcases 25 designs for wine labels and packaging.

Beta_ space: Just a bit of spin

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Create your own political spin with animation in the latest Beta_space installation.

Exchange

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Works by Mavis Ganambarr, Rose Mamuniny, Alice Whish in the Project Space at Object Gallery.

Marian Hosking: Jewellery

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Experience the work of one of Australia�s foremost contemporary jewellers and silversmiths.

Emma Fielden jewellery

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Metalab presents a solo exhibition of jewellery and holloware by Emma Fielden.

Law and Design: The Ten Commandments of Copyright

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Design Victoria together with the Australian Graphic Design Association and the Design Institute of Australia are presenting the Business Ready seminar 'Law and Design: The Ten Commandments of Copyright and other Intellectual property laws'.

LACE exhibition shows new contemporary design source

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Cecilia Heffer will be exhibiting contemporary lace works at the University of Technology, Sydney�s DAB Lab Gallery, from November 1, which supports Cecilia�s new book Lace: Contemporary Textiles, Exhibition and Other Works.

d factory � Designing for good

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Free monthly design talks over drinks and music, after hours at the Powerhouse Museum courtyard cafe.

2007 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Now in its seventh year, the Annual Woollahra Municipal Council Small Scultpure Prize exhibition showcases this year's finalists and winning entries.

Ornament as Art: Avant-Garde Jewelry from the Helen Williams Drutt Collection

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Featuring the work of Australian jeweller Margaret West.

True Design: a digital storytelling project

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

In June this year we invited a number of designers to participate in a digital storytelling project, which was launched and showcased during Sydney Design 07.

Australian Poster Annual

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

See the 40 finalists in the National Design Centre's annual poster design competition.

Paul Keating on the design of East Darling Harbour

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

View Paul Keating presenting the May 2007 Design Quarter talk at the Powerhouse Museum.

Another day

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A solo exhibition of works by Andrew Lavery

Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award Exhibition

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Object Gallery hosts the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award Exhibition.

Design Quarter Talk: Ron Arad

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Ron Arad presents the next Design Quarter Talk at the Powerhouse Museum.

I've got you (under my skin)

Nanette Carter — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Nanette Carter discusses Dutch designer Jurgen Bey's knack for transforming the banal and useful into the engaging and desirable.

Droog - the design tells the story

Cathy Netherwood — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Since being launched on an unsuspecting public in 1993, the Dutch design collective Droog has subverted the sacred tenets of modern design while providing a few laughs for good measure. But behind the light-hearted irony of many Droog objects, there�s a serious questioning of contemporary design, consumerism and the role of the designer.

Mint

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A fresh approach to the art of adornment by four contemporary jewellers.

Smart works: design and the handmade

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

If you're curious about the design process, don't miss Smart works at the Powerhouse Museum.

Ceramics in the City

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Selected works by 45 ceramicists are on show in London's Geffrye Museum.

Colour Harmony and Innovative Use of Colour

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

This month's Colour Society of Australia meeting focuses on future trends and innovative uses of product and colour harmony and is set to be another great evening, with presentations from DecoGlaze and interior designer Katrina Hill.

Out of the box 4: Flat pack or concrete pour?

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A new series of talks presented by Historic Houses Trust of NSW. Join leading architects, academics and urban designers in lively debate followed by informal chat with drinks and nibbles at the MOS bar.

Pecha Kucha Vol 7

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Short talks that give an insight into creative processes and inspiration.

London Design Festival 2007

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The London Design Festival has launched.

Transmission

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Christian Hall takes a multidisciplinary approach to his jewellery, lighting and objects, which combine metal, ceramics and glass.

Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The ouvre of master glass artist Klaus Moje is celebrated in the second of this series of exhibitions honouring Australian craft icons.

Out of the box 3: Beyond the fringe

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Take a coach tour and travel beyond the city fringe in the company of an expert panel of speakers as they debate the merits of the locations of five of the newest master-planned communities in south-western Sydney.

Digitally Enhanced

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

New works by Melbourne-based artist Jennifer Bartholomew.

Best in Show: Ceramics from the Antarctic Riviera

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Craft Victoria presents new works from five New Zealand-based ceramists; Madeleine Child, Philip Jarvis, Joanna Marie Soster, Kate Springford and Marie Strauss.

Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

radio play

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

London-based artist Ajaykumar creates a new sound installation in Beta_space.

Clever design

Angelique Hutchison, Curator, Product Design — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A waterless urinal and a clever peg are just two examples of clever innovation and design on display in the Australian Design Awards exhibition.

SolarScan wins 2007 design award

Angelique Hutchison, Curator, Product Design — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A device that assists with the early detection of melanoma has received the inaugural Powerhouse Museum Design Award as part of the 2007 Australian Design Awards program.

Generation+

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

For this unique, collaborative exhibition Cinnamon Lee has created a series of contemporary wearables in response to the constructed relief paintings of her father John Lee.

Mundane Traces by Ian Gwilt

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Mundane-traces is a collection of New Media artworks created by Ian Gwilt between 2002 and 2007. Six individual works are related through an investigation into the repositioning of the computer desktop as an artistic statement. The exhibition reconfigures elements of the traditional computer desktop interface (folders, files, scroll bars, etc) into a variety of media. These creative repositionings play with our understanding and expectations of the conventional computer interface, where icons n

David Trubridge talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

David Trubridge presents his talk, 'The hand that guides the mouse' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

In every dream home a heartache

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Four contemporary artists reflect upon the idea that the creation of any idealised space brings with it a concurrent loss of humanity.

Improving life: the design of Swedish innovations

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Over 60 examples of Swedish industrial design and innovation showing how design plays a leading role in our lives.

Savage Luxury: Modernist design in Melbourne 1930-1939

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A lavish insight into early modernist interior design originating in Melbourne during the 1930s.

Evolve

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

New work by Australian contemporary glass artists Ben Edols and Kathy Elliott.

COFA Spring Fair

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

COFA is once again opening its doors to the public on Saturday September 15, when the College is transformed into a celebration of art, design and multi media.

An ill-timed dress can often help

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of new works on paper by Australian author-illustrator Emma Magenta.

Workshopped 07, presented in association with the Powerhouse Museum

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

From here to Eternity

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Contemporary tapestries from the Victorian Tapestry Workshop

Professor Kerstin Wickman talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Professor Kerstin Wickman presents her talk, 'Scandinavian design is not what it used to be: new directions', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

Sydney Design 07

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

SD07 festival has launched. Visit the website for the full program or pick up a printed copy at SD07 venues and around Sydney.

Jewellery goes under the hammer

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Lovers of Australian contemporary jewellery shouldn't miss this opportunity to bid for work by some of Australia's leading practitioners.

Pecha Kucha

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

As part of Sydney Design 07, Pecha Kucha takes place outdoors in Circular Quay on the forecourt of Customs House.

Fashion from fleece

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

200 years of Australian wool in fashion.

John Warwicker

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Ways of Making; Thought into Form

Pamille Berg talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Pamille Berg presents her talk, 'Indigenous artists and project-specific interior design for rug commissions' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

Geoff Crispin talk at 'Smartworks: design and the handmade' symposium

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Geoff Crispin presents his talk, 'Ceramics: towards sustainability - letting go and the development of ownership' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

Marc Harrison talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Marc Harrison presents his talk, 'From waste to want? Sustainable design: recycled materials, macadamia shell' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

FILM: Future by design

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A film about the futurist Jacque Fresco.

Elke Kramer in True Design: a digital storytelling project

Emily Howes — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Elke Kramer�s creative practice defies pigeon-holing, wandering as it does between jewellery design, illustration, art direction, textile design, clothing, graphics, multimedia, merchandising, concept engineering and anything else she concocts or comes across.

Professor Xing Ruan talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Professor Xing Ruan presents his talk, 'Ephemeral China/handmade China' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 30 March 2007.

Jon Goulder talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Jon Goulder presents his talk, 'The STAK stool story: maker to manufacture' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 30 March 2007.

Caravana talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Kirsten Ainsworth and Cathy Braid talk about the development of their fashion label, Caravana, in 'Fashion: working with women's groups in Pakistan' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 30 March 2007.

Robert Foster talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Robert Foster presents his talk, 'Metal: an organic process - the nexus between handmade and industry' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 30 March 2007.

Rob Bamford talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Rod Bamford presents his talk, 'Lost in translation: designed and made across cultures' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 30 March 2007.

Liz Williamson talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Liz Williamson presents her talk, 'Weaving: Jacquard and handwoven - Australia, Canada, India' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 30 March 2007.

Jonathan Baskett talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Jonathan Baskett presents his talk, 'Glass: design in Australia, making in Mexico and beyond' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 30 March 2007.

Dr Filiippo Chiesa talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Filippo Chiesa presents his talk, 'Italian crafts industries face global competition', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 31 March 20007.

Rebecca Eggleston talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Rebecca Eggleston presents her talk, 'A balance between craftsperson and entrepreneur', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

Oliver Smith talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Oliver Smith presents his talk, 'The best of craft and industry: developing a multi-layered silversmithing and design practice, at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

Janet DeBoos talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Janet DeBoos presents her talk, 'Design meaning making: making meaning design', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

John Croucher talk at the 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

John Croucher presents his talk, 'From artist to industry: making glass for artists', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 30 March 2007.

Alex Lotersztain talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Alex Lotersztain presents his talk, 'Working between global manufacturing and encouraging village industries', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 31 March 2007.

Nick Mount talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Nick Mount presents his talk, 'Glass: solo studios, team workshops and the future', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

Georgia Chapman talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Georgia Chapman presents her talk, 'Designing and producing original fabrics: changing technologies' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 31 March 2007.

Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Blanche Tilden and Phoebe Porter of Studio Hacienda present their talk, 'Jewellery: industry as inspiration - making, mentorship, collaboration' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney on 31 March 2007.

Gilbert Riedelbauch talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Gilbert Riedelbauch presents his talk, 'The lure of new technologies', at the 'Smart works' symposium, at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 31 March 2007.

Jill Kinnear talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Jill Kinnear presents her talk, 'Design, diversity and digital printing: the journey of a textile practice from beginnings to baggage X-rays', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 31 March 2007.

Brian Tunks talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Brian Tunks, presents his talk 'Ceramic tableware: local employment; global market' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 31 March 2007.

Catrina Vignando talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Catrina Vignando presents her talk, 'The role of Australian contemporary craft and design within a paradigm of creative industries', at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, on 1 April 2007.

Douglas Lloyd Jenkins talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Douglas Lloyd Jenkins presents his talk, 'New Zealand Design and the secret history of Middle Earth' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 1 April 2007.

Miranda Brown talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Miranda Brown presents her talk, 'Vision and values: keeping the handmade alive' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 1 April 2007.

Stephen Ormandy talk at 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Stephen Ormandy, of Dinosaur Designs, presents his talk, 'Handmade in a global marketplace' at the 'Smart works' symposium at the Powerhouse Museum on 1 April 2007.

Final session of 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Closing discussion of 'Smart works' symposium in which panel of participants were asked to consider the a number of issues/questions arising out of the symposium.

Fashion Plate High Tea

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Dress up for a fashion themed high tea in the museum's grand foyer.

d factory - Great design for under $10

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Free monthly design talks, after hours at the Powerhouse Museum courtyard cafe.

Korban Flaubert in True Design: a digital storytelling project

Emily Howes — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Janos Korban and Stefanie Flaubert, in partnership as Korban/Flaubert, approach design like a pair of mad scientists, where a row of bubbling test tubes might be as appropriate a design tool as pencils and paper.

Andrew Silke in True Design: a digital storytelling project

Emily Howes — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

It is easy to forget that Andrew Silke�s animated creations are little more than conglomerations of pixels.

Andrew Barnum in True Design: a digital storytelling project

Emily Howes — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

With equivalent pedigrees in both graphic design and music, Andrew Barnum would seem to be something of a split personality.

Caroline Pidcock in True Design: a digital storytelling project

Emily Howes — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Caroline Pidcock compares her professional history to a sailing boat tacking across a body of water: an indirect, zigzagged route where destinations become merely stopping points as part of a greater journey.

Diana Lorentz in True Design: a digital storytelling project

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Diana Lorentz was part of the True Design pilot program. She is manager of the Powerhouse Museum's design department.

SD07 international speaker: Joel Gethin Lewis

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

UVA interactive designer Joel Gethin Lewis talks about some of his most exciting projects, including his recent work on the U2 Vertigo World Tour

The Metalab Collective - Four artists from the workshop

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A new group exhibition at Metalab showcases new work by Cesar Cueva, Vanessa Samuels, Zoe Brand and Bronwyn Pressey. The show is the first in a series of exhibibition featuring experimental works in jewellery and object design by current residents of the Metalab workshop.

Future Classic Review launch

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Future Classic is a boutique Sydney record label and design studio. Biannually they take time out to publish the Future Classic Review, a limited edition newspaper-style publication updating readers and partners on a range of their recent projects.

The Trouble with the Weather: a southern response

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The Trouble with the Weather: a southern response , an exhibition concerned with how global warming has reverberated through every level of culture will be held on 3 July through to 3 August at the UTS Gallery, Sydney and will be co-curated by Jacqueline Bosscher, Maria Miranda & Norie Neumark.

queensland design awards: celebrating design excellence in Queensland

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The best of recent Queensland design will be on show at Brisbane�s Gallery of Modern Art(GoMA) in June. "Are you ready to showcase your work at Queensland's biggest multidisciplinary design awards program?"

ConnectED 2007 - International Conference on Design Education

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Creativity and innovation are at the core of design, and collaboration across disciplines is central for design concepts to become reality, whether working in the engineering, built environment or design professions. The emerging field of multidisciplinary design provides a challenge to the concept of �discipline�, and it offers opportunities for new models of design education.

To have and to hold

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Three contemporary artists with backgrounds in jewellery and fashion, present their interpretations of the handbag.

Melbourne Design Festival

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

When It Rains, It Pours, is the theme for the third annual Melbourne Design Festival.

FLOORED

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Design students rug up.

Khai Liew and Vicki Mason at JamFactory

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000

See new works by furniture designer Khai Liew and jeweller Vicki Mason at JamFactory Contemporary Craft and Design.

Julia Burns presents The Musicians

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Make music and direct two professional musicians on screen in the latest Beta_space installation.

The 2007 Melbourne Scarf Festival: SPIN

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Craft Victoria launches the 2007 Melbourne Scarf Festival.

Spirals: new ceramics by Sophie Thomas

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Sophie Thomas's carved ceramic works are an exploration of texture, detail and layered colour.

Forecasting colour trends� art or science?

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000

At this month's Colour Society of Australia meeting Di Swinbourn talks about colour forecasting.

Queensland Design Awards

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Queensland Design Awards

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000

|GEO| Landscapes 0.1

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Beta_space presents an interactive artwork-in-progress that will transport you to Sydney�s newest architectural attraction.

2007 Annual Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Entries are now open for the annual Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

Jim Woodring at the Sydney Opera House

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Join internationally renowned cartoonist Jim Woodring, creator of the comic books Frank & Jim, in a special live show at The Studio.

Smart works - already an ism

Emily Howes — Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Emily Howes reports on the recent Smart works symposium, held at the Powerhouse Museum.

Young Blood: Designers Market

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Be a part of Young Blood: Designers Market during Sydney Design 07 and showcase your work alongside some of the hottest talent in Australian design.

Striding out

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Sydney-based design duo Korban/Flaubert strengthen their international profile with exhibitions around the globe.

Shinmi Park: Changeability, the fashion trace

Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Korean fashion designer Shinmi Park explores the connections between fashion, art and architecture.

Crumple

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Industrial designer Berto Pandolfo has been experimenting with a new design concept to prove that sheet metal can be comfortable. See the results at UTS DAB Lab from 9 May to 4 June.

Make_off

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A new group show at Gaffa gallery featuring the work of 14 makers.

Queensland New Design

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A showcase of the best new products and prototypes developed by Queensland designers.

Brisbane Indesign

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The Brisbane design scene's recent emergence as a thriving creative centre will be celebrated on May 26 with the inaugural Brisbane Indesign.

Launch Pad

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Entries are now open for Launch Pad, a national program promoting the development of market-ready prototypes by Australian and New Zealand product designers.

Against the Grain: Works in Wood 2000-2007

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Craft Victoria presents works made over the past eight years by Greer Honeywill.

Designer guilt: why sustainable design matters

Margie Borschke — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Is it really all Philippe Starck�s fault? When the superstar designer appeared on the cover of 'Icon Magazine' with a headline that read: �I Killed Design�, a London-based product strategy consultant, Kevin McCullagh, aired the design world�s dirty laundry, admitting that a backlash was brewing in the face of design�s fashionable profile.

d factory - Design literacy

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Free monthly design talks, after hours at the Powerhouse Museum courtyard cafe. Chill out to the sounds of DJs and join in the discussion as our panel of experts explore the creative process and current issues in design.

Craft and industry - the work of Oliver Smith

Grace Cochrane — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Oliver Smith comes from many generations of jewellers and metalsmiths, stretching back to makers of armour. A skilled silversmith, specialising in hot-forging, he has developed a particular interest in putting his one-off items of silver cutlery into production in stainless steel and other metals and materials.

Glenn Murcutt, Architect

Anne Watson, Curator, Architecture & Design, Powerhouse Museum — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A stunning new folio showcasing the work of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Glenn Murcutt has been published by 01 Editions in Sydney.

Coast-garde 07

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Coast-garde 07 at Metalab showcases the work of five contemporary stone-carvers from New Zealand.

d factory - To furnish a future

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1000

notknowingness: new works on paper

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of works on paper, and a masterclass with American artist Sarajo Frieden.

Tezuka - the Marvel of Manga

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The oeuvre of manga and anime master Tezuka Osamu is the subject of a major exhibition on at the Art Gallery of NSW.

The power and pleasure of objects

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Over 800 objects from the Powerhouse Museum's extensive decorative arts and design collection are on display in the exhibition 'Inspired! Design across time'.

Modernism & Australia: Documents on Art, Design and Architecture 1917-1967

Ann Stephen, Andrew McNamara, Philip Goad — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

This first anthology of modernist art, design and architecture in Australia reveals the raw nerves that modernism exposed.

Integration: the nature of objects

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

How do designers integrate various disciplines and strands of practice into their designed objects? How are these ideas realised as designed objects or multi-dimensional spaces?

Solutions for Better Living

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Presented by Craft Victoria as part of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Cultural Program.

Linearity

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A new exhibition of contemporary glass by Mel Douglas.

AGIdeas International Design Week

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Everyone's two cents

Margie Borschke — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Streetwize Communications makes good design a community effort.

Fields of conversation

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A collection of final year student projects that exhibit a multi-disciplinary approach to design practice.

The 6th Australian print symposium

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

With the theme 'The mind as matrix', the 6th Australian Print Symposium promises to include a fascinating mix of speakers and topics.

Upcoming exhibitions at Craft Victoria

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Three exhibitions of work by innovative Australian creators.

Freestyle: new Australian design for living

Brian Parkes — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Object Gallery and Melbourne Museum have collaborated to develop a landmark travelling exhibition of contemporary Australian design.

To Be or Not To Be

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Beta_space presents a new narrative-based, interactive artwork, designed for teenagers.

Full Vinyl: The Subversive Art of Designer Toys

Suzanne Boccalatte — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Assembling approximately 400 figures from the world's leading figure creators, Full Vinyl presents an omnibus survey of this burgeoning field.

Wolf, monster, star

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of new works on paper by American artist Holly Stevenson.

Table Wear

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An exploration of the intersection between form and function in craft.

Carte Blanche

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

New glass and metal jewellery by Blanche Tilden.

Raw Earth

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Featuring the work of six established ceramic artists - Paul Davis, Simone Fraser, Sandy Lockwood, Janet Mansfield, Jeff Mincham and Gail Nichols.

Artefact of the Accident

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of works by Brenden Scott-French exploring concepts of illusion, crisis and mortality.

Le Boudoir Secret

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An imaginative and seductive selection of jewellery and objects by Katrina Freene and Zara Collins.

'Not a proper job': designer Tom Dixon

Anne Watson, Curator, Architecture and Design — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

London-based design maverick Tom Dixon recently visited the Powerhouse. Here he talks to Anne Watson, Curator, Architecture and Design, about the business of design.

Bent

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of innovative new works by Toby Thomas.

The art of Chris O'Doherty aka Reg Mombassa

Anne-Marie Van de Ven, curator of graphic design, Powerhouse Museum — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Chris O'Doherty is often referred to as a Renaissance man � artist, singer, songwriter and musician. The National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery is currently showing the first major survey exhibition spanning O'Doherty's thirty-year career as an artist.

Free Radicals

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

How are smart businesses going green? What can you do to make your business more sustainable?

Dressing from the inside: Australian dress revealed

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Stories about sub-cultural style in Australian fashion.

Semi-Permanent 07

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Presented by Design is Kinky, Semi-Permanent is back in 2007 with a stellar line up of speakers from around the globe.

Coding cultures

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Freestyle: new Australian design for living

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Australian design is witnessing a coming of age. Emerging now � from a nation that values its quality of life and has always necessitated innovation � is a locally strong and globally confident new design industry.

Pop-ups, fold-outs and other design adventures

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Nell Schofield talks to Mark Macleod, Anna Fienberg and Sandra Nobes about children�s publishing.

d factory - Design matters

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

d factory is back with a stellar line up of industry experts ready to tackle the meaning of design and its place in our future.

Minuti� {tree} in beta_space

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

An interactive installation that allows you to influence the evolutionary path of the beautiful and mysterious 'foraminifera', and explore the growth, transition and ultimate extinction of an entire species.

Other histories

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Acclaimed artist Guan Wei has created a series of mural paintings in the Powerhouse Museum.

Masters 2007

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

See the work of some of Australia's most collectable artists working in glass.

Caravana

Christina Sumner, Curator Decorative Arts and Design, Powerhouse Museum — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The fashion label Caravana is a highlight in the forthcoming 'Smart works: design and the handmade' symposium, exhibition and book.

DesignTECH

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Preview the next generation of Australian designers in this exhibition of exceptional major design projects by HSC Design and Technology students.

reSkin

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

A group of talented artists and designers are busy exploring the merging worlds of textiles and technology in the reSkin Wearable Technology Lab.

Playing God

Margie Borschke — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Reg Mombassa converts Jesus into an Australian brand.

The Great Wall of China: dynasties, dragons and warriors

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

One of the world's great wonders is now a major international exhibition.

Ove Arup � Masterbuilder of the Twentieth Century

Peter Jones — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Anne Watson, Curator of Architecture & Design at the Powerhouse Museum, and author of 'Building a masterpiece: the Sydney Opera House', reviews the first biography of renowned engineer, Ove Arup.

Chewing the fat

Rebecca Roke — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Rebecca Roke talks to London-based FAT architects about their award-winning practice that is breaking new ground in social housing and re-interpreting English vernacular architecture.

Design Life Now: National Design Triennial 2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Curated by Barbara J. Bloemink, Brooke Hodge, Ellen Lupton and Matilda McQuaid, this year's exhibition reflects the range and excitement of design today. Visit the website for conversations and commentary with the curators, plus podcasts and profiles on the 87 paricipating designers.

Bits and pieces

Rebecca Roke — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The 19th Century Industrial Revolution sparked moral debate about the virtues of the hand- versus machine-made. Today a similar debate is simmering as we embrace the digital information age. Rebecca Roke explores the middle-ground where craft and digital technology in design meet.

Craftivity: 40 projects for the DIY lifestyle

Lily Katakouzinos — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Tap into the heart of your creativity with this fun collection of crafty projects compiled by Tsia Carson, founder of supernaturale.com

Freedom of fantasy

Campbell Bickerstaff, Assistant Curator, Information & Communication Technology — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The acquisition of a telephone designed by Marcello Nizzoli represents an important addition to the Museum�s ICT collection.

Tokyo Recycle Project #15

Helen Whitty and Maki Taguchi, Powerhouse Museum — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Japanese designers breathe new life into fashion cast-offs and sentimental favourites in their Museum workshop.

The cutting edge: fashion from Japan

Louise Mitchell, Curator, International Decorative Arts and Design — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Radical and conceptual, challenging and uncompromising, functional and sometimes incomprehensible, fashion from Japan demands attention.

Sketch furniture by Front

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The Swedish design group Front Design has been drawing the attention of the global design community with a revolutionary new project.

Works on Cardboard

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Third Drawer Down presents new work by Zara 'Woody' Wood.

Heartland/Homeland

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of new works in ceramics and print from an ancient land.

The Hot Glass Roadshow

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Watch as glassblowers from the Hot Glass Roadshow transform molten glass into works of art.

Mor(e)ph

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

JamFactory presents new works in glass by Matthew Larwood.

Remembering Rowe Street

Andrew Lawrence, Interactive Producer — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A website that celebrates one of Bohemian Sydney�s most famous landmarks.

Sourcing the muse

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Explore the creative process, from inspiration to creation, with eight Australian fashion designers.

F!NK & FRIENDS

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

F!NK & FRIENDS showcases the work of artists who have collaborated with F!NK & Co.

Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Presented by Object Gallery, 'Baubles, Bangles and Beads: Australian Contemporary Jewellery' explores relationships between designer-makers and the people who collect and commission their work.

COFA annual exhibition 2006 - Tomorrow's art today

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000

See a diverse range of art, design and new media works by graduating students from the College of Fine Arts.

Fatty elegance

Lily Katakouzinos, Powerhouse Museum — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Italian-based designer Patricia Urquiola inspired audiences at the Powerhouse Museum this year.

Forget the solution, make the problem interesting

Cathy Netherwood — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The renowned American graphic designer Bob Gill spoke about his constant search for originality to a receptive Sydney audience this month.

Catherine Aldrete-Morris

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A solo exhibition of sculptural glass works.

Tricks of the stage

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

From Velcro to gaffer tape, find out some of the tricks of the stage and the ways they impact on costume, prop and set design.

The business of fashion

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Three Australian designers, Juliana Foong from High Tea with Mrs Woo, Kirrily Johnston and Kate Hurst, give an insider�s view of Fashion Week.

Every moment of your mobile day

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Listen to this d factory discussion about the impact of portable media devices and services on design.

Build + Play

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

See innovative, contemporary work at this year's annual graphic design graduate exhibition at The Design Centre, Enmore.

Inspired buildings: is that a bubble or a building?

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Tristram Carfrae of Arup, Chris Bosse of PTW Architects and Dr Marc Aurel Schnabel, lecturer in Digital Architecture, University of Sydney, discuss using the latest technology and engineering to make the impossible possible in architecture.

China and the global design community

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Douglas Tomkin, Robert Foster and David Knott talk about China and the global design community.

Textile treasure trove

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The museum's collection of fashion swatchbooks available online.

Australian designers at work

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An educational resource that explores the design process.

WETA Workshop

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger from New Zealand�s acclaimed Weta Workshop talk about special effects and The Lord of the Rings films.

Sydney designers unplugged: people, process, product

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Detailed case studies of seven industrial design groups with video interviews.

The art of logo design & visual identity

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Sydney-based graphic designer Mark Gowing talks about the conception and design of corporate logos and branding.

Australia Innovates

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An online guide to innovation in Australia's industries.

d factory - Making public art

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Sydney's favourite after hours design forum. Chill out to the sounds of DJs and join in the discussion as our panel of experts explore the creative process and current issues in design.

Sydney College of the Arts - Degree shows

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Take a sneak peek at the future of art, media and design in Australia.

Create locally, sell globally

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Internet marketing for craft and design professionals.

Indesign user group meeting

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The Melbourne InDesign User Group announces its inaugural meeting at RMIT University�s Brunswick campus.

Droog Design: A Human Touch

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition by Dutch design phenomenon Droog Design.

ENGAGE

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Interaction, art and audience experience.

Your home art show

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Twenty-two local practitioners find inspiration indoors.

Artificial Nature 1: Transcapes

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Recent trends in digital design, art and architecture.

Project Cockatoo Island

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Graphic design students and practitioners from around New South Wales (NSW) unleashed their creativity on one of Sydney Harbour's most spectacular landmarks this year.

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

removed

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Three emerging contemporary glass artists.

Bricolage

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Gus Clutterbuck, Lesa Farrant, Marie Littlewood and Gerry Wedd. Works of wry humour, observation and reflection by four prolific South Australian makers, each with a distinctive style and voice, together in the one space provide a rich and provoking encounter with trends current within Australian ceramics practice.

It's in the bag

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Louise FitzGerald�s latest body of work is an homage to her mother and her meticulous obsession with handbags.

In the beginning there was the word

Margie Borschke — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Wordplay is at the heart of Sydney designer Suzanne Boccalatte�s award-winning design.

Tom Dixon: Making it

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

In Sydney to announce the winner of the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award, celebrated British designer Tom Dixon talks about 'making it' as a designer.

In your face: contemporary graphic design

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Intelligent, irreverent and witty, Australian graphic design is out there making its mark globally.

Digital lullaby

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

One night only at the Mars Lounge in Surry Hills.

The State of Design 2006

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Melbourne is in a State of Design. Experience design excellence across the city during this annual, 10 day festival.

3rd Biennale of Ceramics in Contemporary Art

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A fresh look at lace

Margie Borschke — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Contemporary artists and designers find new uses for an age-old tradition.

You�ll Watch, I�ll Dry

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition by Third Drawer Down - the international art project best known for turning domestic linens into limited edition works of art.

Construct vs The Destiny Gnome never dies

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

'Constuct vs The Destiny Gnome never dies' is a joint exhibition with Robert Beson, Tom Phillipson and Deepchild.

Carrot

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

See contemporary jewellery and object design at its best.

soda and rhyme

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Naomi Schwartz and Kath Inglis, co-directors of Adelaide's fresh new jewellery design studio 'soda and rhyme', present a bright and lively collection of new works using layered and manipulated precious metals alongside carved and obscured patterns in plastic.

In Situ

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Sixty40 is proud to announce its first public artwork, entitled In Situ - a projection of animated characters in real spaces.

A short history of typography

Charlotte Fish — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Like any other creative pursuit, the design of letterforms is determined by the prevailing cultural climate and thus in a state of constant flux. Typography now functions as a kind of weathervane for the zeitgeist, with typographic analysis a leading design issue. Indeed, as designers have sought to express themselves and define their time, type has increasingly come to have its own intentions, beyond those of verbal communication.

Art by design take 2

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Welcome to another too-cool-for-school exhibition of art by design take 2.

10th International Architecture Exhibition Venice

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Architects from around the globe have converged for the 10th International Architecture Exhibition.

Super Natural

Nicole Bearman — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Ross Lovegrove's epic body of work is characterised by its clever fusion of finely sculpted organic forms with the latest materials and technology.

Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

For the first time in its four-year history, the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award is being exhibited at Object Gallery in Surry Hills, Sydney.

Yuken Teruya / Atelier Bow Wow

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

As part of 'Rapt! 20 Contemporary Artists from Japan', a project organised by the Japan Foundation as part of the Australia-Japan Year of Exchange 2006, Object Gallery presents Yuken Teruya and Atelier Bow-Wow for the first time in Australia.

dynasties, dragons and warriors

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The epic story of the Great Wall of China comes to life in a new exhibition opening in September.

Inspired! Design across time

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Discover something new in this permanent exhibition of decorative arts and design from the Museum collection.

No Gravity

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An exhibition of design by year 11 & 12 and undergraduate students in Canberra.

COFA Spring Fair

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A vibrant showcase of art, design and multi media.

Charlotte Perriand: Living Design

Anne Watson — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A true radical at heart, Charlotte Perriand created some of the most significant and recognisable designs known today.

Sydney Esquisse Yourself

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Inspired by the digital revolution, Esquisse Yourself presents an interdisciplinary, interactive exhibition with installations and performances by seven local and international artists.

Love Logo

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Love Logo is a three person exhibition combining sculpture, installation and design practices.

Australia 75 - Australia's first electronic arts festival

Stephen Jones — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

In March 1975 an exhibition called 'Computers and Electronics in the Arts' was presented during the 'Australia 75 Festival of the Creative Arts and Sciences' in Canberra. Australia 75 was a celebration of the creativity and achievements of Australian scientists and artists, presenting examples of what they were doing and the tools with which they worked.

Juan Davila

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

One of Australia�s most influential and respected painters Juan Davila will be presented in a new light this spring at the Museum of Contemporary Art, with a major solo exhibition spanning thirty years of artistic practice.

Create a winning logo

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Create the official logo of the DESIGN 21: Social Design Network - the winner will receive $5,000.

Achille Castiglioni, Italy 1918-2002

Anne Watson — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A champion of fresh ideas and material research, Achille Castiglioni took familiar shapes and transformed them into some of today's most sought after design icons.

Wall 2 Wall at Horus & Deloris

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A diverse group of creative minds, from graphic designers to ceramicists and jewellers, present their observations and predictions on the effects of mass-production and mass-consumerism in design.

Garden Accent: statues and structures in garden design

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An insightful presentation on the development of garden design through time and the use of garden accents, followed by a walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens to see the effects.

In Form

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A one-day symposium and platform for lively discussion as speakers explore the understanding and innovation that occurs through the practice of design.

Architects @ Home: architects designing their own homes

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Get inside the homes of some of Sydney's prominent architects and find out what happens when the architect becomes the client.

Student study day: creative individuals, creative solutions, happy clients

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Art After Hours: Babette Hayes Design in 60s London

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Lewis Morley's photography encompasses nearly 50 years, beginning with his first published photographs in London in 1957.

Patterns of the past (16 August)

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Find new sources of inspiration from past designs.

Patterns of the past (14 August)

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Find new sources of inspiration from past designs.

Florence high tea

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Join Babette Hayes, interior designer and friend of Florence Broadhurst, and Helen O'Neil, author of the book Florence Broadhurst: her secret & extraordinary lives, in the magnificent setting of the Museum's Grand Foyer, for a delicious high tea and discussion about the woman behind the design icon.

GM Holden reveals design secrets

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Two of Australia's top automotive designers, Peter Hughes and Sharon Gauci, give a rare insight into the workings of the world's third-largest GM design centre, and a detailed look at the design process of an Australian icon, the Holden Commodore.

DIA Taking the fear out of the folio

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Get some feedback on your portfolio from the experts.

AAA Colorbond bus tour

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Come and celebrate 40 years of Colorbond with a specially scheduled Colorbond bus tour of residential and commercial projects.

Films @ Tusculum

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Film and popular entertainment play a key role in reflecting and influencing trends in design and architecture.

20th Century House: 1960s house with Judith O'Callaghan

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Walk through one of Sydney's first precincts of project homes from the mid 1960s.

Curators' choice

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Powerhouse Museum curators talk about some of the extraordinary objects on display in the exhibition Inspired! Design across time.

AGDA Nuts and Bolts - Colour Trends

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

At AGDA's regular monthly industry talk Kathy Demos presents the latest forecasts in colour trends.

Design films

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

From cult classics to visionary contemporary cinema, immerse yourself in a program of film that celebrates design, from the intimate surrounds of the Museums art deco-style Kings Cinema.

Small and perfectly formed - designing interactive graphics for mobile

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Design and produce your own interactive graphics for mobile phone screens and send it to your friends.

Krispin K the inspired tour!

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

By popular demand, performer Nigel Sutton returns for Sydney Design 06 as the design maestro Krispin K.

Contour lines

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Renowned lighting designer Ruth McDermott teams up with gift and stationery experts Corban & Blair to explore commonalities in their respective design practices.

Drawn to engineering

Desmond Barrett — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The Julius, Poole and Gibson collection of engineering drawings in the collection of the Powerhouse Museum provides an account of engineering drawing that exemplifies functional design.

Building a masterpiece: the Sydney Opera House

Anne Watson — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A new book from Powerhouse Publishing offers a unique account of the Sydney Opera House and is essential reading for anyone looking for a fresh insight into the complex history of this iconic building. The following excerpt is the introductory essay to the book, by Anne Watson (Ed.)

Techno Textiles 2 - lecture by Marie O'Mahony

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

One of the world's most accomplished experts on the impact of new technologies on contepmorary textiles will give a lecture in Sydney in August.

Safety Catch

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Utility

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

AAA self-drive tour (20 August)

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards discussion

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Nell Schofield hosts a discussion with design experts who offer insight into the directions in homeware and furnishing designs and create an exciting vision of tomorrow's home.

Re-Frame

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

This exhibition rethinks what it means to reuse and reform art and design practices.

The art of motorcycle maintenance

Margie Borschke — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

While creating the look of its flagship store, designer Carby Tuckwell unlocked the spirit in the machine at Deus ex Machina.

A logo with a life of its own

Margie Borschke — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Stuart Crumpler's logo design for his eponymous bags began life as a happy accident and has become an internationally recognised brand.

Eye Saw

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Wander down Omnibus Lane (metres from the Powerhouse museum) and you will be entertained, provoked and inspired by twenty-five of Sydney graphic designers.

A winning collection

Angelique Hutchison — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The Powerhouse Museum been building the country's first collection of contemporary product design selected from the prestigious Australian Design Awards.

The identity Bruce built

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

First-hand experience of collecting pop ephemera was at the heart of a visual identity make-over for toy licencing company Haven, by Sydney's Deuce Design.

Making Sydney Dance

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Designer Vince Frost was in search of the ultimate idea when he redesigned the visual identity for Sydney Dance Company.

Images in motion

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Qube Konstrukt's Adam Gardiner likes to make his graphics move.

Vinyl life

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Melbourne illustrator Nathan Jurevicius' vinyl toys are a hot collectible.

Making a mark

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Adelaide-based visual communications firm Voice collaborates to communicate.

Mash up

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Steve Scott crosses disciplines and eras to create a new look.

Body Beautiful

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Josh Roelink's Asian-inspired tattoo designs can take years to create and minutes to disappear from his life forever.

Play again?

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Sydney-based studio Soap Creative marries the culture of gaming to web design.

First principles

Margie Borschke — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Melbourne design team 3 Deep Design digs deep to lay the foundations for good design.

Stepping Out

Louise Mitchell — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

From its beginnings in the aftermath of Sydney's International Exhibition in 1879, the Powerhouse Museum has had a broad collecting scope. In its early years a diverse range of artefacts was gathered to provide a collection based on industry and commerce which would serve an educational role. The proximity of a shoemaking course at the neighbouring Sydney Technical College led to the collecting and exhibiting of shoes which were intended to be instructive and inspiring for college staff and stud

Electrolux Design Lab 05

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

If you've wondered about the household appliances we'll be using in 2020, then make sure you see this display from the third Electrolux Design Lab competition, for design students from all over the globe.

Tiny sites: small site architecture and design

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Increased density means Sydney needs to make better use of its space.

Beta_space

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

In Beta_space, Australia's only permanent interactive art exhibition venue, Ben Marks and Andrew Johnston have created Spheres of Influence, an interactive music work with live trombone and virtual sound sculptures.

2006 Sydney Teapot Show

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Teapots for as far as the eye can see with more than 150 handmade teapots by invited ceramicists from Australia and New Zealand.

Australian Design Awards

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A sleek barbecue, esky on wheels, ambient cordless table lamp, and fun foldaway trike for kids, are just some of the products on show from the 2006 Australian Design Awards.

Thoroughly modern Sydney: 1920s and 30s glamour and style

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

As photographer for the sophisticated Home magazine, Harold Cazneaux produced an extraordinary catalogue of Sydney style in the 1920s and 1930s - from the Art Deco skyscrapers of the city centre to images of modern home design and interiors.

Seamless

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Seamless is a celebration of Australian textiles through three exhibitions in Object Gallery.

Harry Seidler

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

A tribute to the life and work of Harry Seidler, this exhibition acknowledges Seidler's immense contribution to the built environment and highlights seminal works from an architectural practice spanning 57 years.

Unfolding Florence: the many lives of Florence Broadhurst

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Special advance matinee screening - don't miss this long-awaited new docudrama by Gillian Armstrong.

The Sydney Morning Herald Young Designer of the Year Award

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

This prestigious award, with the covetable prize of a trip for two to the Milan Furniture Fair, has been launching careers since 1997.

Workshopped 06

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The impressive foyer of Chifley Plaza hosts Workshopped 06, a showcase of 27 designers from Australia and the USA.

Young Blood Designers Market

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Young Blood: Designers Market is twice the fun this year with the new Friday night market and Saturday market with over 50 stalls, food and all day entertainment.

Matali Crasset: hospitality, generosity, technology

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Paris-based designer Matali Crasset delivers this year's keynote talk.

Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Discover good design at the Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards.

Disappearing act

Nicole Bearman — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1000

Why is there a growing trend for furniture we can see through? Are we just being ironic, or is this clearly a design revolution?

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