Blakebrough + King Incense Kit

A modern take on the oftentimes kitsch item, handmade from stainless steel and copper

With a delicate elegance, much like the aromatics it carries, Blakebrough+King’s Incense Kit holds each ceremonious stick upright with class and style. Handcrafted from the home/workshop of Australian design duo Ben Blakebrough and Sarah K, the object demonstrates both attention to detail and the power in variation—as the copper stripe in each piece differs in each piece. Every holder is created to be clean and …

Interview: Sonia Rentsch

From garden grenades to dinner settings, the Melbourne-based designer turns everyday oddities into art

With a client list that includes the Washington Post, Rare Medium, QANTAS, Desktop and Inside Out, Sonia Rentsch is making a name for herself with unique, eye-catching images that force you to see everyday objects in an entirely new light. A former student of industrial design, Rentsch has decorated the globe with her creations, spending time in the US, Europe and Australia. We caught up …

Bespoke Aloha Goods by The Critical Slide Society

Custom swimwear in distinct prints and fabrics from Australia's fun-comes-first surf label

Australian surf outfitter The Critical Slide Society is accustomed to doing things differently. While most surf companies chase after world tour stars to rep their gear, The Critical Slide Society (TCSS) opts for free-spirited longboarders who would rather be landlocked than surf a competition heat. TCSS continues its contrarian yet fun-focused approach to surf style with the Bespoke Aloha Goods project; offering custom, made-to-order boardies …