Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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Design Hunter® Q+A: Ross Didier

Melbourne’s Ross Didier has recently launched a new range of furniture, the Congo Collection. The range continues Ross’ success story since launching his studio in 2000, which led to more than 25 successful range launches in both local and international markets.

Name:

Ross Didier

Where you are from:

Australia

What you do:

Think, create and make

When did you first know you wanted to be creative:

I was brought up in the outer suburbs and loved making things other kids were buying like skateboards, custom bicycles and Green machine rivals. I always liked adding unique tweaks to these creations and sometimes even sold them.

Your latest project:

Congo collection

Please tell a bit about this, what were the highs and what were the challenges, how did you overcome these?

Congo was designed for urban safari with smart, tailored character. The intention was simple charm but it was always intended to blend in.
The three pieces in this collection strongly reference the past, present and future but it is difficult to strip back a design to raw personality which deserves respect. It is much easier to experiment with new shapes and bright colours, but not so easy to refine ideas and inspire colour palettes that match the original concept.