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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Returning for its third year, Perth Design Week is set to host more than 70 events across Boorloo (Perth) and its surrounds, showcasing local design excellence and hosting thought-provoking discussions on issues shaping Western Australia and beyond. As the city’s answer to the world-renowned design festivals in Milan, New York, London and Melbourne, Perth Design […]
After a rigorous judging process, Australian Design Review (ADR)’s 30UNDER30 Interior and Product Designers cohort for 2024/2025 is revealed below. In 2024, ADR launched its third annual 30UNDER30 stream, turning its attention to emerging interior and product designers for a second time since the recognition and mentorship program first launched in 2022. 30UNDER30 by numbers […]
For Sydney-based stylist and lifestyle presenter Kerrie-Ann Jones, it’s the act of discovering beautiful furniture, art and objects to add layers of visual interest and curiosity that lights her up. Her signature evocative interiors, crafted to evoke a mood and spark conversations, all balanced with a neutral colour palette, have taken her around the world […]
Birmingham-born, Brisbane-based furniture and product designer Carl Holder is one of those rare designers whose work transcends functional boundaries to become pieces of practical sculpture. Holder’s award-winning work graces homes and public spaces across the continent. Having won the coveted Dowel Jones Design from Home award late last year, Australian Design Review (ADR) spoke with […]
Now in its third iteration, Australian Design Review’s (ADR’s) 30UNDER30 program has established itself as the leading mentorship and career development program in the architecture and design industry. The 2024/2045 stream brings together industry leaders, practice founders and suppliers to empower emerging interior and product designers who are already making a mark on the industry. […]
Furniture design house Zenn Design has partnered with interior architecture studio and fellow Melbournians AKI Design on a new luxury bed collection. Made in Zenn Design’s Melbourne workshop, ‘The Edition by AKI’ features three minimalist bed designs that capture traditional European aesthetics. Edition I, II and III seamlessly blend Milanese elegance, architectural inspiration and Australian […]
Lachlan Mackay is on a mission to reshape industrial design. The Melbourne-based industrial and product designer, and founder of Space-man Studio, believes that when it comes to design — especially industrial design — the most important consideration is empathy and getting inside people’s heads. Lachlan Mackay lives and breathes design. This is evident from the […]
Adam Goodrum is a name synonymous with innovative design. In a collaboration with Axolotl, Goodrum has designed and crafted the striking 2024 IDEA trophy that celebrates excellence in Australian design. His journey from a beachside suburb in Perth to becoming a notable figure in the design world is a compelling narrative of creativity, collaboration and […]
Expressions of interest are now open for the ninth iteration of Melbourne Design Week, taking place across Melbourne and Victoria from 15 to 25 May 2025. Designers, studios and collectives are invited to submit innovative and ground-breaking ideas for events, talks, exhibitions, workshops and more for the festival’s state-wide program, including the Melbourne Art Book […]
Klaro Industrial Design, or K.I.D for short, is an emerging product design studio based in Sydney’s Inner West, led by an ambitious creative director who is willing to try, fail and innovate in the workplace fitout sector. Despite only launching in 2019, K.I.D has cultivated a product range that has a distinct and disruptive presence […]
Architects and designers are perhaps among the most difficult groups of people to buy gifts for. Their attention to detail, innate eye for style and thoughtful approach to almost every facet of their work and life mean they know what they like and how they like it. At Australian Design Review (ADR) we’re in the […]
Australian Design Review (ADR) today unveils its third annual 30UNDER30 shortlist, recognising 68 emerging Australian interior designers and product designers from 61 different practices who are creating meaningful change through their projects. ADR’s 30UNDER30 is a recognition and mentorship program that uplifts and connects young talent within Australia’s design community at a pivotal and challenging […]
On 14 November, Designcraft’s Canberra showroom hosted an exclusive event to celebrate the shared legacy, innovation and commitment to sustainability that define the MillerKnoll collective. The evening, attended by more than 100 guests from the local architecture and design community, showcased an innovative exhibition of double-sided illuminated installations, arranged in striking L-shaped formations. The display […]
Product design, material innovation and collective action will intersect at Crafted Liberation, a new exhibition by Sydney-based RK Collective that aims to highlight the systemic exclusion of women from Iranian society. Opening this Friday at the Australian Design Centre in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Crafted Liberation will present elegant stadium seats fashioned from discarded headscarves. […]
At the intersection of people and spaces, Knoll stands as a vanguard of design. Since its inception, Knoll has championed the idea that furniture should be integral to the architectural environment – a seamless extension of form and function. When furniture complements the architectural setting and interior elements blend harmoniously, the result is a complete […]
Established in 1976, Design Tasmania has become one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit design organisations. With the promotion of design and craft through exhibitions, collection, retail, workshops and colloquiums central to everything the organisation does, it’s not surprising that the annual Women in Design Colloquium boasts an incredible speaker lineup of Australia’s leading female designers across […]
COLLA FEHÉR is a collaborative design partnership between interior designer Monica Alba Colla and architect Ben Feher. Together, the duo pursue their work in architecture, interiors and furniture with a design sensibility that is considered, yet still allows for playfulness and surprise to unfold within each project. The outcome is often the result of their […]
As remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to gain popularity, Architectus is stepping up to the challenge, luring workers back to the office with innovative fitouts and redefining the workplace experience for a new era. Recent projects for Allianz Australia in Brisbane and Adelaide epitomise Architectus’ commitment to employee wellbeing, fostering environments that make the […]
As businesses embrace the dynamic nature of work, the need for storage solutions that adapt to their unique requirements has never been more pressing. Workplaces require the flexibility of a storage solution that works for them. Zenith rises to meet this challenge with their newest storage system that lets you be the maker of your […]
In this Q&A, Melbourne-based designer Joanne Odisho unpacks her aesthetic, shares secrets to staying creative and reveals her latest projects. Origin story After completing my studies in interior design, I came to realise that I not only enjoyed the workings of a space as a whole, but was fond of the objects within them. Furniture […]
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