A highly regarded accolade in contemporary Australian design, the Rigg Design Prize celebrates its landmark 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand prize of $40,000. Among its decorated assembly of 35 finalists are three of Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 program alumni. Presented at the Ian Potter Centre in Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria, the exhibition […]
Donated by artists Yvonne and Arthur Boyd, the sprawling Bundanon estate covers 1000 hectares of bush and parkland on the South Coast of NSW. It is also one of the country’s most significant cultural hubs, this year presenting a special showcase of work by the incredible women of the Boyd dynasty. Running from 22 November […]
With the construction industry contributing nearly 40 percent of all annual waste within Australia, sustainable measures are needed to reduce the amount of construction material destined for landfill, in turn feeding a more circular economy. The interior fitout sector is a complicated, labour-intensive aspect of the construction industry and poses a very practical challenge: how […]
The prestigious Clarence Prize this year has been awarded to Melbourne-based designer Ash Allen for a playful reimagining of the humble bean bag, without a bean to be seen. Held twice a year by City of Clarence in Tasmania, the Clarence Prize is Australia’s most celebrated acquisitive furniture design award and carries a decorated history […]
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