Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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5 New Australian Designers to Know About

Seeing new designers enter the industry is exciting, especially when they’re doing something new and bringing a fresh perspective to the scene.

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But it can be hard to keep up with who they are, when there are so many. We take a look at five in Australia that are making a statement right now – and a good one at that. From lighting to furniture ranges, these designers have something special to offer and we look forward to seeing them progress from here.

1 – Ross Gardam

What: Furniture and Lighting
Why: Handcrafted in Melbourne; elegant and contemporary; background in environmental, interior and product design; works alongside local manufacturers and artisans.
Where: Melbourne; Online; Exhibiting at Melbourne Indesign

2 – Page Thirty Three – formed by Bianca Riggio and Ryan Hanrahan

What: Functional artworks and objects
Why: Focused on Australian design and manufacturing; interested in the human/earth relationship; combines design, functionality and utility with art, irony, natural healing and ecology.
Where: Sydney; Various stockists throughout Australia; Exhibiting at Melbourne Indesign

3 – Tom Skeehan

What: Commercial furniture and edition objects for the home
Why: Inspired by Japanese culture and oragami; production informed by purpose and consideration of the long term lived experience; Australian manufactured
Where: Canberra; Exhibiting at Melbourne Indesign.

4 – Helen Kontouris

What: Furniture & Product Design Studio
Why: Approaches each project as an opportunity to discover, learn, evolve, simplify, interpret, innovate and create; Partners with national and international clients; against ‘throwawayism’
Where: Exhibiting at Melbourne Indesign through Stylecraft.

5 – Adam Goodrum

What: Furniture, product and interior design
Why: Combines functionality with aesthetic; Creates both mass-production items and designs with the latest and highest quality finishes and materials; Works with major companies such as Cult, who he recently designed a large collection for
Where: Exhibiting at Melbourne Indesign through Cult

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