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From the luxury suites of the Titanic and Queen Mary to the bedrooms of Real Madrid football players, Vispring mattresses are finding new homes in the abodes of Australia’s rich and famous. Renowned British luxury bed maker Vispring has officially launched in Australia with a flagship showroom in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Armadale. The […]
Australian-born product designer and lighting specialist Leah Martin is set to debut her new lighting collection exclusively through Bloomingdales Lighting in April. Leah Martin with one of her designs from the Remmy collection The new three-piece Remmy collection explores the contrast between functionality and aesthetics, steering light in various directions to the user’s discretion, with […]
Global flooring solutions company Interface has announced its partnership with the Goodes O’Loughlin Foundation (GO), an organisation dedicated to empowering First Nations students through education. This partnership will see a portion of the profits from Upon Common Ground, Interface’s locally manufactured carpet tile collection designed by First Nations students, directly supporting GO’s scholarships. This effort […]
Jade Whittaker has been named sustainability judge of the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). As the bearer of this specialist position in the IDEA jury, Whittaker will oversee IDEA’s Sustainability Award, which is presented to the submission that demonstrates a holistic and effective response to sustainable design. She will work alongside fellow judge Melissa […]
Timber is known for adding warmth, texture and a natural touch to interior environments, but rising material costs and construction constraints can place timber veneer out of reach for many projects. Elton Group has come up with a solution in Eveneer WoodWall. Timber has long been revered in architecture and interior design for creating spaces […]
Self-taught homeware designer Larissa Haddad has an innate eye for sculptural lines. This is evident in the pieces she creates for CoTheory, the Melbourne–based homeware brand she launched in 2022, and in every aspect of her personal style – from the books she reads and the lounge she dreams of reading them on to the […]
BRITA, a global leader in water filtration, has introduced a new range of commercial-grade water dispensers to the Australian market. Designed to meet the increasing demand for sustainable, hygienic and aesthetically appealing hydration solutions, these dispensers are ideal for everywhere, from offices to hotels, healthcare settings and public spaces. Leveraging more than 50 years of […]
Visitors to Melbourne Design Week can expect a display of 100 lights by more than 100 artists, a renewed exploration of design and death, and a run club past landmarks produced by women when the event returns from 15 to 25 May 2025. Now in its ninth year, Melbourne Design Week has become Australia’s largest […]
Melissa Leung will judge the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), joining jury chair Paul Hecker and other esteemed designers announced over the coming weeks. IDEA is Australia’s longest-running independent architecture and interior design awards program with winners selected annually by a panel of expert judges working in the industry. With an educational background in […]
HAY has unveiled its latest furniture collection, blending timeless design with modern innovation. This new range reflects HAY’s commitment to quality and accessible design, offering stylish and functional pieces suited to contemporary living. Featuring both revived classics and fresh designs, the collection represents a dedication to craftsmanship and aesthetics. One of the standout pieces is […]
Australian Design Review (ADR) recently revealed the 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. To celebrate, we are getting to know each of these future Australian design stars, including Kate Riley, senior interior designer at Richards Stanisich, whose design ethos centres on human connection and capturing a complete narrative, much like her dream design collaborator, […]
Sleek. Elegant. Refined. The ultra-minimal lines of ZETR’s award-winning products are the stuff of architectural product design dreams. To reach this level of precision – where even a humble light switch or USB-C module can be described as sexy – takes more than just design intellect. It takes countless hours of research and development and […]
Despite progress across the architecture and design industry, Australia trails behind the United States and United Kingdom when it comes to closing the gender pay gap, according to a new report released by Bespoke Careers. The 2025 Architecture and Design Market Report, which surveyed more than 1000 industry professionals, captured data across Australia, the US […]
Melbourne’s design precinct in Richmond has welcomed a newcomer: Swiss premium home appliance designer and manufacturer V-ZUG. Located on Church Street Richmond, V-ZUG’s new 165-square-metre Melbourne studio stays true to the V-ZUG design principles of pared-back elegance, while borrowing design cues from the local context. Global interior art director Gabriel Castelló Pinyon is behind this […]
The integration of First Nations knowledge into urban planning, architecture and landscape design has long been acknowledged as important. But according to Christian Hampson, co-founder and CEO of Aboriginal-owned design practice Yerrabingin, the shift underway now goes deeper – it is no longer about adding Indigenous perspectives onto projects, but embedding them into the very […]
For designers Sarah Gibson and Nick Karlovasitis, co-founders of Sydney-based furniture and product design studio DesignByThem, design is not simply an activity or a profession, it’s a way of life and a calling. Founded in 2007, DesignByThem has established itself as the go-to destination for exceptionally curated Australian-designed furniture, accessories and lighting. It’s their ceaseless […]
Soozy Lee is among Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. Below, we get to know the self-effacing and passionate HDR interior designer, who relishes the sense of camaraderie and teamwork afforded by involvement in design projects and believes in constantly pursuing excellence. Australian Design Review: Do you remember your first encounter […]
Paul Hecker, founding principal of multidisciplinary Melbourne design practice Hecker Guthrie, has been named as the jury chair for the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Now in its 23rd year, IDEA is Australia’s longest-running independent architecture and interior design awards program with winners selected annually by a panel of seven expert industry judges. Hecker […]
Baker D. Chirico Brisbane blends bold design with artisanal craft, featuring a striking plywood ceiling, open-plan kitchen and European-inspired piazza setting for an immersive baking experience. After years of anticipation, the latest Baker D. Chirico has finally opened its doors in Brisbane’s Newstead, marking the next chapter for the beloved artisanal bakery. Fourteen years after […]
On a small forgotten street in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, a colourful civic structure cuts a jagged line in the sky, creating a collective living room for the community. Designed by Adriano Pupilli Architects (APA), Windale Hub, bilyabayi, represents the evolution of Lake Macquarie’s former community hall and an opportunity gateway for the disadvantaged. […]
Entries to the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) are now open, with early bird pricing available until 27 April 2025. The road to the IDEA gala in November – a very exciting date on the Australian interior design calendar – starts today. Entries are officially open to submit your projects into IDEA, which also […]
Mumbai-born, London-based designer Nipa Doshi has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, a major series inviting globally renowned designers to create groundbreaking new work for the National Gallery of Victoria’s collection. As one-half of London furniture, textiles and product design studio Doshi Levien, Doshi is known […]
Samantha Wardle is among Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers for 2024/2025. Below, we get to know the Sydney-based interior designer and co-founder of Some Studio, including her roots in Hong Kong, studies in Italy and her passion for designing low-toxic spaces. Australian Design Review: What was your first encounter with design? Samantha […]
For Kate Stokes, one half of Melbourne-based furniture and lighting design studio Coco Flip, the best design objects are those that tell stories. As a design studio, Coco Flip’s process is anything but hurried. The studio emphasises letting ideas unfold over time and allowing inspiration from its travels, community and the artisan makers it collaborates […]
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