Tamara Glick is among Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. Below, Glick confesses to her lifelong admiration for Charlotte Perriand and shares her passion for using design as a vessel for storytelling.

Australian Design Review: How would you describe your work?

Tamara Glick: My design approach is driven by the desire to create spaces that feel both refined and deeply personal. I see every project as a constantly evolving process where flexibility and conceptual thinking help uncover the unique details that make a space truly special. 

I aim to tell a story through design that emerges naturally throughout the creative process and stays true to the essence of the space and its purpose. An appreciation for Australian design, sculptural forms and a thoughtful balance between functionality and beauty is at the heart of my work.

ADR: What has been a highlight of your career so far?

TG: During my time at IF Architecture, I was lucky enough to be the project lead for Little Prince Wine and Baker Bleu Hawksburn, both of which were recognised at the Eat Drink Design Awards. In 2021, Little Prince Wine received Best Bar Design and Best Retail Design, and the following year, Baker Bleu Hawksburn won Best Retail Design. 

These projects came with challenges and constraints. Therefore, a considered approach was required to ensure the final spaces were functional and visually compelling. Contributing to these projects alongside such a talented team was an incredible experience. It was a career highlight to see our work acknowledged at a national level.

ADR: If you could work with any designer, artist or other creative – living or dead – who would it be and why?

TG: I would love to work with Charlotte Perriand, as her ability to merge functionality with artistry is something I deeply admire. Her contributions to the modernist movement, particularly her iconic furniture designs, were groundbreaking in their time and remain highly relevant today. 

In a field historically dominated by men, Perriand established a place for women and revolutionised the way we conceptualise interior spaces. Her work continues to be a key source of inspiration for its skill in combining beauty, practicality and an understanding of how considered design can enhance daily life.

ADR: What guiding values drive you and what kind of impact do you hope to make through your work?

TG: I am driven by a commitment to creating thoughtful and refined spaces that reflect the people who experience them. My goal is to craft designs that are inspiring and enduring, where every detail, from the choice of materials to the interplay of light and shadow, evokes an atmosphere of warmth, serenity and balance. Through working with Australian creatives, I aim to create interiors that celebrate local talent and enhance appreciation for our distinctive design culture.

ADR: Why did you enter Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30?

TG: I entered Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 to connect with like-minded creatives, challenge myself and continue growing as a designer. I’m excited for the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives that will push my work forward. Celebrating Australian design and artistry has always been important to me and being part of this program offers a chance to contribute to and learn from the broader design community. 

Headshot by Fragments Photo.

Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers stream is brought to you by major sponsor Neolith, alongside partners Krost, Interface, Miele and Tongue & Groove.

Australian Design Review is also grateful to our 30UNDER30 practice partners Arent&Pyke, BLP, BVN, Cera Stribley, COX Architecture, GroupGSA, Hassell, HDR, Richards Stanisich, Rothelowman, SJB and Williams Burton Leopardi for helping us foster the future of Australian design.

Learn more about ADR’s 30UNDER30 cohort here.