Design Stories

We uncover the story behind the designs coming out of Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific. Every collection has more to say than what’s immediately on offer: from inspiration and material selection, to the chain of production, it’s all here on Habitus Living.

Margaret Rarru Garrawurra’s woven magic

The Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards winners have been announced for the 2022 exhibition.

Finding nuance in QT Newscastle’s art curation

Sophie Vander brings her signature vision to QT Newcastle’s art curation, drawing on the concept of a rising moon.

The house that Ash built

Ash Holmes and her partner Jake Elliott represent the new wave of arts on the Northern Beaches of New South Wales. The proud founders of Hake, House of Art, the duo’s elegant gallery and photographic studio meshes a touch of L.A.’s Abbot Kinney, with a subtle, Japanese aesthetic.

Gather, create, connect

Collaborating with Quandamooka artist Leecee Carmichael, Seljak’s new Gather blanket expresses place through its functional beauty.

The talent of Kil.n.it and the art it brings

In its 16th iteration, the Australian Ceramics Triennial has expanded to include some of Australia’s most extraordinary ceramicists, including Kil.n.it.

The material of memory

Jarnah Montersino of Mont Studio brings memories to her fabrics. With a small studio, the freedom for creative outlets translate beautifully into any design.

Curating a home full of art

We chat with Otomys founder Megan Dicks to discover the process that went into curating an incredible art collection for this home by Taylor Pressly Architects.

Quiet achievers

Wellard Architects is a practice that doesn’t make a fuss, or shout out its name. The practitioners of this studio are the quiet achievers but they happen to be making quite a lot of design noise at the moment.

Indigenous storytelling with everyday objects

Aboriginal designer and curator Alison Page and Breville have announced an extraordinary partnership with First Nations People and the National Museum of Australia.

Casual Australiana sets up shop in New York

Designing for her husband meant that Tamsin Johnson had license to nudge ideas a little harder in the fashion designer’s recently opened new New York location.

Canberra designer Ashley Eriksmoen wins prestigious Australian Furniture Design Award

2022’s Australian Furniture Design Award goes to Ashley Eriksmoen, for her entry ‘The Dream, or: the view from here is both bleak and resplendent.’

In support of the local

Collaborating with local makers and craftspeople has never been more important, and it was a driving force behind DKO’s latest Fitzroy Fitzroy project, featuring design pieces by Momu.

Life imitates art

As the founders of Studio Periphery, Marc Tan and Amy Lim are immersed in beautiful image making and design, and it spills over to their home and studio.

What’s in a name?

Studio Johnston (formerly Fox Johnston) has announced its new name. But the Sydney-based studio will continue to bring its acclaimed design talent to everything it does.

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DOMO

Cattelan Italia

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Phoenix

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Schüco x Capral Aluminium

Schüco x Capral Aluminium

Artedomus

CAV’ART Designer Stone

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Olimpia Splendid

Olimpia Splendid

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Design Stories

Margaret Rarru Garrawurra’s woven magic

Finding nuance in QT Newscastle’s art curation

The house that Ash built

Gather, create, connect

The talent of Kil.n.it and the art it brings

The material of memory

Curating a home full of art

Quiet achievers

Indigenous storytelling with everyday objects

Casual Australiana sets up shop in New York

Canberra designer Ashley Eriksmoen wins prestigious Australian Furniture Design Award

In support of the local

Life imitates art

What’s in a name?

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