David Pidcock is designer/ maker based in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. With a background in industrial design, David has worked in a variety of industries including street furniture, playground equipment, consumer products and medical devices. In his current full-time role, David is involved in the design and development of complex, high volume, precision manufactured products…..more
Get your girls together and plan the ultimate ladies weekend out, Fashion Weekend Sydney 2012 is only one week away. Fashion Weekend opens Thursday May 10 at 5pm in the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park and runs through until Sunday evening, this year with exciting new initiatives for Sydney’s fashion lovers….. more
Stranger doesn’t mean strange is a project which builds connections through portraiture. The project encourages people to reach out to those around them to make everyday life that little bit nicer….. more
Located in Sydney’s suburb of Dover Heights, this sloping site incorporates two attached dwellings designed to maximise the expansive views west towards Sydney harbour while each incorporating generous and intimate living areas, three bedrooms and basement rumpus room…..more
Fashion Palette is back with a unique two-day fashion runway extravaganza showcasing the best of Australia’s established and emerging designer collections….. more
Christel Hadiwibawa’s latest work takes a turn towards exploring social aspects of sustainability, more specifically looking into demographics, culture, lifestyles and understanding how objects/furniture/space impact the way people react and behave…..more
David Cummins is a designer and maker of handcraft contemporary fine furniture. Using traditional cabinet making techniques, he produces high quality ‘heirloom’ pieces for both limited production runs and one-off commissions….. more
Open for strictly three weeks only in Sydney before touring Melbourne and the world, this truly innovative space invites guests to explore over 260 bespoke Toogood pieces and five installations by Australian artists all inspired by Penfolds wines….. more
Kristina is an aspiring fashion photographer based in Sydney and Melbourne. Photography for her is something that has developed along with her through adolescence and is blossoming into a passionate affair with visual communication and self-expression….. more
Anna Madeleine is an emerging artist working in a hybrid of traditional and new media through stop-motion animation and mixed media, with both object and screen based outcomes. She graduated from ANU School of Art in 2007 and in 2010 commenced a PhD in Media Arts at COFA, UNSW….. more
Based in Waterloo, Craft Design Realisation (CDR) are a bespoke design and manufacturer of commercial and domestic Australian made furniture. A new showroom was launched last year showcasing their latest contemporary timber-based furniture in collaboration with industrial designer Tom Fereday…… more
He Made She Made (HMSM) is an emerging Sydney based collective formed by four individuals who challenge the borders between art and design. Together they create and curate works that fit comfortably within either paradigm, bringing to life objects that might be considered art, but often encompass the functionality and utility of a design piece….. more
Designed by the architectural firm of Katon Redgen Mathieson, the four-story Bondi house is located on Sydney, Australia’s Bondi Beach. The house was designed to maximize the uninterrupted views of Icebergs and the beach. The house can only be described as both elegant and classy with finishes in white terrazzo, Calacatta marble, American walnut timber, and dark bronze throughout….. more
In each of the 200mm x 600mm boxes, one by one, sneakers are carefully collected. The boxes are repeated, and offset by half unit on each level, and carried through repeatedly over an entire wall. Something which has little meaning on its own, when repeated 281 times over, creates an euphoric effect for one to experience a heightened emotion….. more
This dramatic renovation centers around a spacious internal courtyard defined by natural rock face and lush vegetation. Large sliding glass doors in the main living area enable a seamless flow between inside and outside….. more
Alex Diwa is based in Sydney, Australia, and has recently embarked on a PhD candidature in materials chemistry. With no formal training in the creative arts, his photography work has emerged purely out of a few years of experimentation with cheap point-and-shoots….. more
High school is finished and the marks are in – now for the big question… what’s next? If you’re looking towards an exciting career in design or commerce, RAFFLES College of Design & Commerce in Sydney offers some of the best courses in the country….. more
The Lightbulb Lounge Room is excited to announce its next installment of creative inspiration at the gallery’s current exhibition, titled Hunt or Be Hunted, which opened on January 18th, 2012….. more
WHY (R)EVOLUTION? A revolution is a radical change. A sudden, complete & marked change in something, back to a starting point.
It all started when we were looking for gifts for family and friends who are in other states or overseas and the only t shirts we found were bad designs and – worse – something we would never wear. Unfortunately all the nice designs were overpriced….. more
Folklands is an art & fashion label run by Sydney based artist John-Michael Papagianopoulos. His main focus is on hand drawing tribal patterns onto t-shirts using nothing more than fabric markers….. more
Alexander Lach-Newinsky is a designer currently living and working in Sydney, Australia. He is originally from Germany and has also studied both fine art – printmedia and drawing at ANU and Graphic Design at COFA, UNSW….. more
Justus Magazine’s debut edition, Issue 01, An Ode To Foiling, launched on Tuesday, 29th November, at the studio’s creative hub location on Crown Street, Surry Hills, NSW….. more
Located in the buzzing Surry Hills dining district, Caffe Sicilia brings to Sydney an authentic dining experience from old school Sicily. From the rustic regional Sicilian cuisine to the old world service and décor, this new cucina, caffe and pasteria evokes 1940s Sicily unlike anywhere else in Sydney….. more
Created by Sydney artists Ruth McDermott and Ben Baxter, the Web of Light was a beautiful light sculpture that was on display at the VIVID Sydney festival. Inspired by the glittering beauty of drops of water on a spiders web, the work is created using a 1,000 chandelier crystals…..more
Bondi Life – Reflections on a Bondi Beach Winter is a series of painterly photographs by Sydney photographer Eva Trust showcasing beach life with a twist by capturing candid images of young beach-goers as mirrored in the wet sand where the waves lap the foreshore….. more
The new Florsheim flagship store in Sydney is designed by renowned International architect Eric Carlson, director of Carbondale, Paris. Eric Carlson recently designed the new Louis Vuitton stores in Paris and Japan and has designed a distinctly modern and iconic retail space for the Florsheim store located at the Westfield Sydney City Centre….. more
David Bromley launches Another Time Another Place. The series is Bromley’s first photographic collection and the limited edition banners are set to be a highly sought after collectors item with only 12 editions of the 18 banners produced….. more
Born in 1980 in Melbourne, Australia, Datsun Tran studied in Advertising Creative at RMIT and has worked in graphic design, comics, theatre and radio. Datsun will be exhibiting his symbolic artwork at the Bromley Arcade….. more
Bondi Life is a series of amazing photos captured by Eva Trust. Using the reflections from the wet sand she’s able to create a deep engagement with the waves, the sand and the foreshore to act as a constantly changing canvas….. more
Recently opened Crazy Wings restaurant in Chatswood offers diners a sleek, new and authentically Chinese setting to enjoy Beijing street style fare….. more
Alexia Sinclair’s series, The Royal Dozen, is an awesome collection of Princes, warlords, dandies and diplomats. Be sure to check out the behind-the-scenes video as well….. more
Description from the architects: The clients at Rowley St wanted their new home to capture something of the wistful adage “a man’s home is his castle”….. more
James Kape is a designer from Sydney, Australia who does a little bit of everything, but has so far specialized in a variety of print-media, some web and branding….. more
Stunning Model, songstress and personality Naomee Hardy knows all too well what it takes to be a star at just 22 the ambitious personality has television commercials, campaigns, live and on screen hosting, acting and recording under her belt….. more
Luke Dubbelde is an emerging fashion and editorial photographer based in Newcastle, NSW. Growing up in a rural town has endowed him with an appreciation for the artistic avenues of nature; he draws inspiration from his surroundings to encapsulate the essence of a moment….. more
‘Alluvia’ is an exhibition of a new and never-before-seen illustration series by Sydney artist, Matt Huynh. ‘Alluvia’ refers to the earth washed down a body of flowing water, sometimes resulting in the formation of a fan at the base of deep slopes….. more
Performance Space’s new season (LIVELIVE) of performances, events and installations about how we live our lives and the nature of liveness is about to launch. To coincide with this the second edition of POINT, LIVELIVE has just arrived hot off the press….. more
Not long now until the 2010 Fashion Palette event takes place from 8 – 10 October at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney. Be sure to secure your seat before tickets are sold out….. more
Sydney’s leading design resource, PYD. in Waterloo, is hosting its annual design market on 27th – 28th November and is calling for designers of fashion, furniture, lighting, textiles, ceramics, glass & jewellery to participate….. more
Matt Huynh is currently creating an entirely new and original body of work every season over the course of one year – a series of series. He has announced that the Asperatus Prints will be released late October with pre-orders now available….. more
Popular accessories label ‘LOLA&BAILEY’ have returned to their design roots and have released a limited edition collection of animal inspired greeting cards called Alphabet Zoo….. more
Model of the Week | Where: Darwin, NT& Sydney, NSW
Kate Johnson is an established talent hailing from the Top End of Australia. Her diverse look has seen her develop across various mediums, including appearances in fashion shows….. more
“Hello and welcome to the little world of Julia Made! I’m so happy you can join me on my quest to design and hand print my own gorgeous cards, and drool over materials and products sourced from AUS and all over the world….. more
A few nights ago, racing fashion identity Kate Waterhouse, Grant Pearce from LMFF and Gracie Otto looked to Australia’s top emerging fashion designers to predict the key looks for Spring Racing Carnival at the 3rd Annual Chambord® Shine Awards™….. more
What started as a love for beer and the need for more packaging pieces in a growing portfolio, this project developed into creating a brand for two guys who brew more beer than they can drink….. more
Mark Alsweiler is an artist from New Zealand currently living and working out of Sydney. He has been involved in several solo and group shows at galleries such as China Heights, Palmer Projects, Nine Lives and Monster Children….. more
For those in Sydney, this Friday night is the opening of Meggs ‘Sons of Privilege’ show at the brand new Lo-Fi Collective art space in Surry Hills….. more
Self taught designer Burak Canpolat was born in Olten, Switzerland but has studied and worked in Istanbul, Turkey and has recently relocated to Sydney….. more
Louie Joyce is a Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Artist based in Sydney, NSW. He enjoys working with watercolour, inks and has moved into the world of acrylics….. more
Fashion Palette 2010 is back for the second year! It will take place from 8 – 10 October against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney’s, Circular Quay….. more
Silver Pistol is a digital agency founded by two leading creatives. A world-class designer and a world-class SEO copywriter — Ian Butler and Glenn Murray….. more
Mikael Wardhana & Amanda Lim are two young, amazing and fast-emerging photographers within the industry. They speak to share their knowledge and photographic process….. more
Recently opened New Shanghai Chatswood Chase restaurant brings together the best of authentic Shanghai cuisine in a traditional 1930’s street-style setting….. more
Following the imminent release of the third instalment of the Twilight series ‘Eclipse’ LOLA&BAILEY have released a new pair of statement totes….. more
Henryk Lobaczewski is a Sydney fashion photographer based out of a studio in Marrickville. He mainly specialises in fashion, beauty, editorial and advertising photography….. more
Last month, in August 9-16, Australia’s leading design studios transformed an inner-city Sydney laneway into an inspiring, outdoor exhibition with the theme of “Humanity/Equality”, as part of Sydney Design 09….. more
‘Smc[3]’, usually known for violent characters in simple lines, is experimenting with different colours and more abstract images and installation….. more
This is just brilliant! Different flags of countries being represented by their native foods. Australian ad agency Whybin TBWA created this set to promote the Sydney International Food Festival coming up in October….. more
Melise Williams is a 16 year old fresh-faced model from Sydney and has already walked for the likes of Daniel Herrman, the Sydney Institute’s Fashion Design Studio and Rosie Hogan….. more
“Hicks gently subverts the pervasive language of photography as it is used in advertising and publicity, creating edgy images that intrigue and disturb. While she primarily works with people, her works transcend….. more
14 Shows + 9 Culture Jams + 1 Issue of Oh Really Magazine = 1 big first year
Oh Really Gallery is celebrating its first year and launching Oh Really Magazine issue 5 with a group show of hand painted books….. more
Studio SKINKY is a design workshop that values items which are well made, express character, simple in design and consider the well-being of our planet….. more
“Wood and carbon is a relatively new combination of materials. It allows you to strengthen the structure in areas where wood may not be entirely appropriate….. more
So here are the pics from the Sydney Design Festival 09. Unfortunately I was only able to make 4 days at the event, I missed out on a fair few events & shows during the week….. more
Fashion Weekend Summer is the ultimate summer fashion event from Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 November 2009 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park….. more
Melbourne’s Leader Newspaper describe him as an ‘aerosol warrior’ and street art lovers have adopted him as one of the country’s finest. This August, Drewfunk will bring his latest graffiti style works…. more
Set in the theme of the Curious Deep Sea, help celebrate and send local fashion designer Donna Sgro to Paris! Special underwater deep sea screenings and music from hosts Jay Katz & Miss Death….. more
Bad Influence is the first collaborative exhibition between Anton Benois and Esjay, two artists working out of Sydney’s famed Worlds End Studio….. more
I saw this piece a couple of days ago on Scene 360, but never realised that it was actually part of the Aroma Festival held recently at The Rocks, Sydney….. more
Tomorrow will kick off this years bigger than ever Sydney Design Festival. Over 16 days, the Powerhouse Museum is delighted to present a vibrant cocktail of events, exhibitions, talks, tours and happenings over 16 days….. more
“Whale Beach House is located in the south-east fold of a steep, thickly vegetated hillside, below a towering escarpment, and looks out along the beach to Careel Head….. more
“Dinosaur Designs has created a collection inspired by the magical and regenerative qualities of fungi. Fungi is an enigmatic and mysterious life-form which is essential to the health of our planet….. more
Collider is a Sydney based design and film company that covers a whole range of creative fields from typography for print campaigns to animation direction, branding, art direction and web….. more
Fashion Weekend Sydney presented by SHOP Til You Drop, is the ultimate fashion event. Taking place from 14 – 17 May at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Fashion Weekend features 100 of your favourite designers…… more
“Founded in 1999 by Bruce Slorach and Sophie Tatlow, Deuce Design is a graphic design and branding studio specialising in interdisciplinary projects….. more
Jirat’s work is insane! An absolute killer! This pretty much sums him and his work up - “Now I make giant candy coloured screenprints/posters you can look….. more