People

Who are the people that inspired the designers and architects you’re inspired by? What were the catalysts that led them to where they are today? What makes them tick? Habitus Living uncovers the motivations behind our region’s most celebrated Design Hunters.

Consciousness as the next reality

Brodie Neill is making waves – that is ocean waves – with a new exhibition in London. He’s creating products from ocean plastics, reclaimed timbers and circular metals, to raise awareness of re-use through great design.

An artisanal practice

With a stellar pedigree and his own unique brand of creativity, Rooshad Shroff has established his studio as a leading design light – not only at home in India but across the globe.

Vivid abstractions

Using fire extinguishers filled with paint, artist Ash Keating has sent this future gallery site up in artistic flames. And has put the towns of Moama and Echuca on the art map.

Shaun Lockyer’s home is a map of meaning

In search of meaning through place, Shaun Lockyer’s Brisbane home is a tapestry of memories that has evolved in a manner counterintuitive to his architectural practice.

Ageing gracefully: Michael Bates on timeless design

A sense of timelessness is at the heart of celebrated landscape designer Michael Bates’ design philosophy. Here, the Australian creative shares his insights for crafting a garden that will be enjoyed for many years to come

Art of the forgotten suburbia

In collaboration with musician and producer Trevor Powers, contemporary artist Ian Strange has crafted a new work “Dalison” as a eulogy for a soon-to-be-demolished residence in Wattleup, WA.

Cara Stizza knows colour

Co-founder and design director of interior design studio Made For, Cara Sitzza shares her insights into how colour can shape mood and motivation.

Earth is the new client

Sarah K says we’re facing a reckoning as consumers. How can design embrace sustainability without erasing itself? The multi-disciplinary designer is on a mission and has more than a few ideas up her sleeve.

Following the passion

Mac Nordman is a Swedish designer who followed his instincts to study in Australia, 22 years later and his passions have led him to create prototypes in-between set designs on films.

The beguiling joy of Atong Atem’s portraiture

Standing in front of portraits can feel like interloping on a private moment – not the case with Atong Atem’s art. Winner of the inaugural Art Gallery of New South Wales X La Prairie Award, Atong’s series, ‘A yellow dress, a bouquet 2022’, will be housed in the Gallery’s permanent collection.

The joy of slow living

ARKHILITE co-founder Vincent Goi tells us how slow living is able to bring joy and satisfaction to its inhabitants.

Finding inspiration in our lifelong passions

Design has always played a big part in Emma Buchan’s life. From attending site visits with her father at a very young age; to travelling the world in her adolescent years; and all the way through to establishing her very own firm, EB Interiors, Emma’s pursuit for all things design remains strong to this day.

Gestural expressions

Miranda Russell is an artist who explores form and movement through confident, artistic gestures. We ask the regionally based artist about her approach, influences and home life.