Let’s talk about feelings. According to Dutch design house Demakersvan, it’s a subject not often enough addressed in the contemporary design world, and their assertion just may be true. The vast majority of furnishings either look good or perform a function well, or, if you’re lucky, both. They sit idly in our living spaces and favorite clubs, reflecting little more than our tastes and our …
The Workshopped Design Expo, held annually in Sydney since 2001, is less like a competition and more like a career-builder for a select handful of emerging Australian designers. It was founded as a agency to connect young talent with manufacturers and suppliers, to help turn their ideas into commercial realities. This year’s event is hosted by Strand Arcade and is expected to draw nearly 200,000 …
Featured earlier this week for its ReadyMade Store has a few other items that piqued our interest. One is their Clock Kit, which allows you to make your own unique timepiece from just about anything. Basically a box of parts, the kit includes everything you'll need except the clock face, which you provide. Put in a couple of hours of rummaging and a little creativity, …
