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More than a decade after it was founded, RJ Living continues to grow by staying true to the philosophy that built it: furniture shaped by materiality, proportion and everyday use, designed for the way Australians actually live. “RJ Living started with a simple idea – to create beautifully designed furniture that feels considered, timeless and […]
A bold exhibition at Melbourne Design Week reframes surplus as substance, drawing international and local designers who treat discarded materials as the starting point for enduring design. In the Richmond showroom of Eco Outdoor, Waste to Wonder presents as a study in transformation, where construction waste and factory offcuts embrace new life through careful manipulation, […]
In design, longevity is rarely loud. It reveals itself quietly through pieces that remain relevant long after their initial launch. This year marks 10 years of NAU’s Fat Tulip, originally designed by Adam Goodrum as a lounge system built to adapt and evolve. What began as a distinctive sculptural form has matured into a versatile, […]
At this year’s Milan Design Week (20 to 26 April 2026), Alcova returned for its 11th edition, spanning two compelling sites that spoke to the layered character of Milan’s urban fabric. The first Alcova space unlocked a series of previously never-been-seen spaces within the Baggio Military Hospital – a vast, green enclave in the Primaticcio […]
Just as the cosmos offers endless opportunities for discovery, Modul Space by Bosse, is a wonderland of potential configurations. Maybe there’s just something in the name… earlier this month Artemis II explored new possibilities in space. Meanwhile, Modul Space, the furniture system from Bosse and distributed by Innerspace in Australia, is predicated on the concept […]
To coincide with this year’s event, Roche Bobois has unveiled its new outdoor collection. Designed for terraces, gardens and poolside settings, the new collection expresses the brand’s boldness, savoir-faire and commitment to comfort, through an elegant and contemporary vision of outdoor design. There are two central pillars to the new collection: Catalina Catalina is an […]
With GENE, Japanese manufacturer Axona AICHI introduces a chair responsive to evolving human needs. The mastermind behind the Tipo range and X50 chair, Axona AICHI understands that seating must deliver exceptional ergonomics, durability, long-term value and save space – all while complementing a wide range of architectural environments. Axona AICHI has worked closely with designer […]
Long before it became fashionable, Humanscale began designing and selling ergonomic products around the globe. Its first showroom in Australia continues that legacy. Founded over 40 years ago in New York, where it remains headquartered, Humanscale has decades of experience in assisting people in rethinking how they use their workstations. Australia has had access to […]
The only thing better than listening to your favourite music, is listening to your favourite music via a superb audio system. As the team at Addicted To Audio explains, these days that doesn’t mean sacrificing aesthetics, as some of the most impressive options are equally beautiful to look at. Are you a music lover and […]
Across her interiors, furniture and object design practice, Alana Beveridge is a strong proponent of care and craftsmanship, particularly in the face of technological advancement. Below, we speak to the member of Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026 about the challenges facing the industry and how she keeps her creativity alive. Australian Design Review: How […]
The Australian Design Centre says it is still possible to secure the funding needed to save it from permanent closure. The Australian Design Centre (ADC) in New South Wales says it can continue operations after 30 June 2026 if it secures annual funding of $500,000 for the next two years. Responding to cuts in October […]
In an era where design often races towards the next big thing, Basis by Zenith Design Studio is a refreshing reminder that simplicity – thoughtfully executed – can be revolutionary. Rooted in the timeless appeal of timber, yet informed by contemporary commercial needs, Basis brings grounded elegance and practical performance to spaces that demand both. […]
They came, they saw, they tried out the 2026 collection – at a vibrant launch event curated to mark Krost’s arrival in a new state. We’ve all heard that old chestnut about successful families – the ‘shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves‘ theory. You know, the one about the first generation making the money, before 70 percent of […]
Krost has been providing office furniture solutions for over three decades. Long established in its Melbourne and Sydney showrooms, the brand is now expanding its reach in the north of the country, opening a brand new showroom in Brisbane. To celebrate both the new space and simultaneously launch Krost’s 2026 collection of office and workspace […]
What do a product designer, an interior design practice founder, a graduate of architecture, a computational designer and ‘architecture’s biggest advocate’ on TikTok have in common? Together, they’re advancing Australia’s built environment and have been named among Australian Design Review’s 30UNDER30 for 2025/2026. Australian Design Review (ADR) is thrilled to finally reveal the cohort of […]
Here’s a question for you: what do Pedro Almodóvar, Joana Vasconcelos, Jiang Qiong Er, Hans Hopfer, Jean Nouvel, Sacha Lakic, Marcel Wanders and Jean Paul Gaultier have in common? If you answered that they’re all incredibly talented creatives, globally recognised and consistently working at the top of their game, you’d be only half right. For […]
Indonesia International Furniture Expo returns to Jakarta in March 2026 with scale, substance and a sharpened international focus that places it firmly on the global design calendar. As one of the world’s most influential furniture and craft exhibitions, IFEX Indonesia has earned its reputation by bringing together serious buyers, progressive designers and manufacturers operating at […]
For a toy that will celebrate its 100th birthday in six short years, LEGO remains one of the most popular playthings across the planet. Its assistance with developing young (and not so young) imaginations is well-established, but that’s just the start of its selling points. A new guide has been developed and released by engineering […]
For more than half a century, artisan has championed makers who help shape Australia’s cultural identity. As funding pressures mount across the creative sector, the evolution of Queensland’s peak body for craft and design reveals how cultural social enterprises like artisan are indispensable to a thriving, sustainable design ecosystem. By artisan CEO Carmel Haugh. At […]
Aqua is a round dining table with a base in solid Carrara, Marquina or Bardiglio marble (matte or glossy polished finish). The top is in lacquered polyurethane and laminated Fenix® veneer on MDF. Its dimensions are diameter 158 centimetres, height 75 centimetres and diameter 138 centimetres. It is also available in an oval top: width […]
The Melbourne-based designer behind some of the nation’s most coveted pieces of contemporary furniture and lighting is showcasing them in an imagined setting inspired by brutalist architecture and Australian bushland. Ross Gardam’s Pavilion concept first launched in 2023 as a universal space for exhibiting the brand’s expanding portfolio of furniture and lighting. Expressing a purity […]
Who doesn’t love a comeback? Think of Cher, Brendan Fraser, Tina Turner, Kate Bush (if you count the whole Stranger Things phenomenon)… the Keyn chair. OK, perhaps this design classic doesn’t have quite as high a profile as the aforementioned entertainment luminaries, but perhaps it deserves it. One of the most intuitive and ergonomically designed […]
An aeroplane wing abandoned at the edge of a driveway, a silent fragment of sky and history, sparked the beginning of a Brisbane design studio now shaping meaningful work in the world. At that moment, Relic Design founder and artisan Zach Briggs saw more than a scrap of metal. He recognised stories told through structure, […]
What happens when design systems meet upcycled timber? A collaboration built on curiosity, transparency and the courage to make things differently. A meeting of minds and materials has sparked a new chapter in Australian design, one shaped by curiosity, resourcefulness, and a shared belief that circular thinking belongs in everyday practice, not in theory. When […]
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