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Adam Weaver

I studied Industrial Design at the University  of South Australia, where I received my degree in 2001.  I have been in the design industry ever since graduation.  I landed my first design role in the hardware industry.  Then soon found my next role in the commercial furniture industry designing office furniture.  I loved it.  

 
I have been designing many different types of products from furniture, hardware, water bottles, accessories etc.  It wasn't until 2007 when I decided to jump out into the world of working for myself. I am still working for myself with a growing list of clients. I have always loved to design furniture, the creativity is endless when you get into to designing it.  I feel that furniture is very sculptural and instantly connects with people, after all it is one of the most used types of products if not the most used.  This year I will be beginning to sell my first product through and Australian Retail outlet.  Exciting times ahead...

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Aly de Groot

Influenced by the diversity of cultures and the intensity of climate and landscape in Northern Australia, I am an independent fibre artist whose inter-disciplinary practice involves translating basket making techniques with plant as well as man-made materials such as recycled fishing nets to make woven sculpture, installations and photographic imagery of plants and woven objects. 

The foremost issue addressed in my art making and educating is the use and importance of fibre art as a contrivance for responding to and educating  people about environmental issues. Regularly exhibiting in solo and group exhibitions as well as facilitating contemporary fibre art workshops for both adults and children, I value the inspiration and knowledge gained and exchanged through formulating ideas and projects which can inspire and educate people, using readily available materials that may otherwise pose an environmental threat.  

Since 2005 I have been experimenting with discarded fishing nets to make 'ghost net baskets'. These baskets are, in actuality, dysfunctional as utilitarian objects , and their primary purpose is to establish a creative avenue for educating people about these nets as well as finding a creative opportunity to utilize a dire environmental threat. Once they are removed from the oceans and beaches, ghost nets continue to be a ecological burden becoming landfill or omitting poisonous green house gases when they are burnt.

In March 2011 I worked with Ghost Net Australia and Indigenous Rangers and Weavers  on Groote Eylandt in remote Northern Australia to find creative ways to use the nets to make baskets, bag, sculpture and wearable art.  Last year  I was an invited guest at a design School in Finland for an inter-university seminar focusing on nets, to tell the ghost net story and search for more creative solutions to utilise ghost nets in  art and design. Although weaving is often used as an ecological metaphor, the physical act of adopting contemporary basket making techniques, along with plant fibres and recycled detritus can promote an intimate understanding of responsibility and relationship to place as well as utilize and creatively dispose of detrimental man-made clutter. 

As a recipient of a University Post Graduate Scholarship to undertake research for a PhD, I am focusing on environmental and social issues in regards to fibre art and basketry in the Northern Australia.


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Dennis Abalos

abalos is a fresh and innovative Sydney based creative studio that engages in a mixture of design disciplines, including product, interior and exhibition design.


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Lucinda Hartley

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TEDx Melbourne: Designing for Social Impact 

CoDesign Studio is a multi-disciplinary, professional services enterprise with expertise in architecture, planning, design, landscape architecture, engineering and community development. We are committed to helping disadvantaged communities to envision, design and implement neighbourhood improvement projects that contribute to healthy, safe and inclusive communities. Working through a simple, creative process, CoDesign activates communities and stakeholders to identify and solve problems that lead to social exclusion, and works to co-create shared visions and practical outcomes for great, sustainable places to live and work.


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Alison Jackson

Combining traditional silversmithing techniques with a contemporary aesthetic, Alison produces a range of one-off and limited edition hollowware and jewellery pieces. Her designs are characterised by simplicity, functionality and playful quirky twist. 


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Rowan Turnham

Finishing high school in 2008 I chose to embark on a design pathway. I commenced “Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design)” at Box Hill Tafe.  After my first year of the two year course it was discontinued for funding reasons. I then enrolled in RMIT Furniture design course. As I was unable to receive credits for my previous studies at Box Hill and I repeated first year. I successfully completed the 2 year course at RMIT.

During my studies I learnt to combine my knowledge gained from the workshop and theory classes into my projects. What I discovered was that I have an endless drive to designing and constructing furniture while experimenting and exploring at the same time.  What I love about furniture is that I can be creative and leave my own fingerprint on a piece, for somebody else to enjoy the piece as much as I did crafting it. Part of the fun is taking risks and pushing the boundaries that today’s furniture has not pushed.

I now have commenced Industrial Design at Monash University. And will continue to develop my knowledge on design in all aspects.


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Dale Hardiman

Melbourne based contemporary artist/ designer, focusing on material exploration and sustainable, intelligent objects.
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Carly Thomas

CDESIGN STUDIO IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN STUDIO OFFERING PROFESSIONAL, INNOVATIVE AND STYLISH DESIGN SOLUTIONS.

C Design Studio offers a full design service from concept to production, using state-of-the-art CAD programs.

SERVICES

C Design Offers services in the following areas

  • Interior Design
  • Product Design
  • Furniture Design
  • Drafting and 3D Visualisation

 


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Rachael Lewis

LEAP STUDIO IS AN EMERGING SPATIAL DESIGN FIRM IN PERTH, BORN FROM THE DESIRE FOR CREATIVE FREEDOM AND THE ABILITY TO PUSH BOUNDARIES IN ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT


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Kristen Montgomery

Sneaky Boarding Desing - Furniture design and construct company based in Sydney

Furniture designed and made using recycled and discarded materials.  One off peices, commisson works and colaborations.

I have found that by using recycled  materials not only is it better for the environment but it brings costs down, making unique / quality furniture more affordable.

 


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