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Discover the next big thing at the VIVID design comp in July

A rare opportunity to check out the cream of the crop of Australia’s design talent, the VIVID (Vibrant Vision in Design) competition will run again this year as part of Melbourne’s Décor + Design show from July 21-24 this year.

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Jeremy Lee’s ‘Lo Chair’

Australia’s longest running design competition, it’s a fabulous platform for emerging designers to garner the attention of buyers, development and production managers, interior designers and manufacturers and competition finalists are also granted a first-hand look into the inner machinations of the design industry – a fabulous learning opportunity all-round.

“VIVID 2016 aims to convey to the design industry the talent of emerging Australian designers. We aim to shine a spotlight on designers who are raising the bar in terms of innovation and design thinking,” says Daniel Della Riva, VIVID Curator. This year’s crop runs the full gamut from ultra-modern to more classic design aesthetics though a strong theme has emerged this year across the board of finalists – the use of natural timbers.

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Glen Braghurst’s ‘Outdoor Chair’

A favourite finalist of ours, Glen Braghurst’s ‘Outdoor Chair’ will have you looking super chic at your next festival – made from Swedish leather that has been wrapped around a powder-coated steel frame this chair really is an object of understated beauty.

We’re also loving Richard Greenacre’s ‘Hex Table Lamp’ – the gorgeous powdery blue shade especially. This interesting design was dreamt up after the designer was inspired by a piece of hexagonal brass.

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Richard Greenacre’s ‘Hex Table Lamp’

Pushing the natural theme to its limit, Gary Pennington’s ‘Groove Floor Lamp’ is made from bamboo and hand-printed hemp cloth while Jeremy Lee’s handmade ‘Lo Chair’ is a sleek low chair that features simple clean lines made from beautiful wood too.

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Gary Pennington’s ‘Groove Floor Lamp’

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Ryan Pennings’ ‘Percy Stool’

Competition sponsors include Dulux, GlobeWest, Pen, Design to Print, JP Finsbury and (inside)Magazine and there’s a decent amount of prize money to be won.

See here for more.

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Darren James wins top kitchen design award second year running

Queensland-based designer Darren James took out the top prize at the recent Annual KBDi (Kitchen Bathroom Designers Institute) Designer Awards, for the second year running.

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Initially winning the ‘Designer – Medium Kitchens QLD’ award, Darren returned to the stage later in the evening to accept the esteemed title of KBDi Australian Certified Designer of the Year 2015. A celebration of Australia’s best kitchen and bathroom designers, Darren will be packing his bags for the celebrated design fair, Milan’s Salone del Mobile (including EuroCucina), as part of the win.

“We are really starting to see designers push the boundaries when it comes to kitchen and bathroom design here in Australia. More and more interior designers are recognising the very focused skill set kitchen and bathroom design requires and we are seeing more studios offering this as a specialised service,” says Darren.

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Using only the best craftspeople, Darren has a refined eye for functional yet beautiful spaces. With a career that began in timber joinery for luxury boats, Darren quickly moved to kitchen and bathroom design – his intelligent and beautiful design solutions were easily transferrable. Initially self-taught, Darren has since completed formal design studies.

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Presenting two projects, as part of the competition, the refined simplicity of the Panorama project saw the clients’ design brief satisfied with aplomb. Their pokey kitchen was transformed into an open-plan, light-filled room with oak timber cladding and white gloss detail – the 1.75 metre utility cupboard takes centre stage. “The utility cupboard is perfectly concealed via an automatic lift mechanism that was imported form the USA. It ensures a large span opening and allows the door to be pocketed away and completely seamless when closed,” says Darren.

Almost diametrically opposed in terms of design, the Hollywood Regency project saw a major renovation of a classic Queenslander, with the kitchen as the focal point of the home.

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“The home was in need of a major update. The interior layout of a traditional Queenslander typically lacks the easy, free flowing open spaces that our modern lifestyle craves,” says Darren who employed a contemporary, monochromatic colour scheme. “A rich palette of materials and finishes were carefully selected to ensure the kitchen exudes sophistication, confidence and luxury,” says Darren.

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Interiors by Darren James

 

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Launch Pad: calling all emerging industrial designers

Entries are now open for annual mentoring program and competition, Launch Pad. Established by Indesign Media Asia-Pacific, the competition — now in its 11th year — provides a nurturing environment for emerging industrial designers from Australia and New Zealand.

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Providing a network of industry experts, mentoring sessions, production plan management, media support, PR, and a $10,000 grant for the winner, designers can enter a design prototype for a small fee.

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Focused on facilitating professional introductions and building relationships between emerging designers and key industry figures from areas of manufacturing, retail, media, marketing and business development; the mentoring workshops will be held during Sydney Indesign, from 13-to-15 August 2015.

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Entry is easy! Head to the website to find out more. Entries close 29 April 2015.

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Dulux Colour Awards showcases stunning residential interiors

Single Residential Interior: Domain Residence by Travis Walton

After a record-breaking number of entries, the finalists for the 2015 Dulux Colour Awards have been announced, with the field narrowed down to 78 finalists in the search for the best application of colour to transform a space.

Single Residential Interior: Domain Residence by Travis Walton
Single Residential Interior: Domain Residence by Travis Walton

Now in its 29th year, the Dulux Colour Awards recognises and rewards innovative use of colour across nine categories, with the best of the category winners awarded the Grand Prix prize.

Single Residential Interior: Manly Beach Pad by Brett Mickan Interior Design
Single Residential Interior: Manly Beach Pad by Brett Mickan Interior Design

As usual we can’t go pass the residential finalists, with the interiors using daring colour, with highlighted ceilings, interesting patterns and juxtaposed colour combinations.

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Single Residential Interior: McGill House by Jacinta Preston

A panel of design leaders will now judge the finalists, with the winners announced at a gala event in Melbourne on Wednesday 25 March.

For more information on the 2015 Dulux Colour Awards and a list of the finalists visit Dulux’s website.

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Apply now for the 2015 Australian Interior Design Awards

Entries are now open for the 2015 Australian Interior Design Awards, with Australia’s leading design professionals invited to share their most inspiring interior projects.

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2014 Residential Decoration winner Arent&Pyke

Recognising innovative thinking and visionary solutions in interior design since their establishment in 2004, the awards are co-presented by the Design Institute of Australia, designEX and Artichoke magazine. Online registrations are now open and entries can be submitted online until Friday 12 February 2015.

This year, the Australian Interior Design Awards welcomes an exciting new category – the Award for Interior Design Impact. This award will recognise the significant influence of interior design on the business, social, human resource, environmental and/or cultural outcomes of a project. In addition to this award, the program recognises achievement across the whole spectrum of interior design practice.

Categories include the Premier Award for Australian Interior Design, Sustainability Advancement, Emerging Interior Design Practice, Residential Design, Residential Decoration, Retail Design, Hospitality Design, Workplace Design, Public Design, Installation Design, Best of State for Commercial Design, Best of State for Residential Design and Best International Design.

Once again, the awards will be judged by experienced practitioners. This year’s jury comprises of Dan Cox, Carr Design Group (Vic); Hamish Guthrie, Hecker Guthrie (Vic); Genevieve Lilley, Genevieve Lilley Architects (Tas); Robyn Lindsey, Geyer (Vic); Geraldine Maher, Jackson Interiors (Vic); Sarah-Jane Pyke, Arent & Pyke (NSW); Brenton Smith, Bates Smart (NSW); and Hamilton Wilson, Wilson Architects (Qld). John Gersakis, InfoActiv (Vic), is the sustainability advisor, and Joanne Cys, associate professor in interior architecture at the University of South Australia is the jury convenor.

Register online.

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Entries now open for expanded 2015 Dulux Colour Awards

Entries are now open for the 2015 Dulux Colour Awards, Australia’s premier showcase of paint application in commercial and residential environments.

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The newly expanded competition will see the introduction of three new categories, increasing the possibilities for innovative examples of inspiring colour application.

The 2015 categories are:

  • Commercial Interior – Office Fitout & Retail (New)
  • Commercial Interior – Public Spaces & Hospitality (New)
  • Commercial Exterior
  • Single Residential Interior
  • Single Residential Exterior
  • Multi Residential Interior
  • Multi Residential Exterior
  • International (New)
  • Student.

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The 2015 program also sees a change in the entry process with entrants not required to submit a board as part of their initial entry, making it easier for industry professionals to gain recognition for their work. Only those who make it to the finalist stage will be required to complete a showcase board.

Each category winner will receive prize money and a certificate. All entries, except for the student category, will also stand the chance of taking out the Grand Prix title. The Grand Prix winner will receive $5,000 cash and a certificate.

Entries for all nine categories are open until Thursday 12 February 2015. For information on how to enter visit their website.

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Leading design competition, VIVID, announces 2014 winners

The winners of leading design competition VIVID, were announced yesterday at the opening of Furnitex and Decor + Design in Melbourne.

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Fabio Biavaschi, with Mek_ac0 chairs

Renowned for unearthing the next generation of furniture designers, 50 finalists were whittled down to five, with awards given in student, commercial, concept, lighting and green categories. Italian designer Fabio Biavasch took out the commercial award for his MEK_ac0 chairs, inspired by kids building blocks Meccano. Young product and furniture designer Yulia Holil received the green award for her Sandwiched Shelf (below), a modular and adjustable freestanding shelving system.

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Design student Jeewon Choi won the student award for her innovative Flowlight, which is made out of a veneer sheet that has been laminated to cardboard then bent. Architect and furniture designer Adam Raphael Markowitz came home with the concept award for Fred, a Danish-inspired, sustainably sourced, timber table (both below).

Concept Award Winner: Adam Raphael Markowitz, with Fred (VIC)

Rowan Page, Marinos Drake and Ilya Fridman from Studio Batch were presented with the lighting award (sponsored by Beacon Lighting) for their 3D printed Diagrid Pendant (below), a light that is created through computerised code and generated in a unique form each time it is printed.

The winners and all finalists will be showcased at Decor + Design, part of Furnitex, until this Sunday 13 July at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

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Visit the Electrolux Design Lab at Vivid Sydney

Exhibiting for the first time in Australia, the 12th annual Electrolux Design Lab will be showcased as part of VIVID Sydney.

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A global design competition open to undergraduate and graduate design students, participants are each year asked to present innovative ideas for future households. Held in The Rocks, the Good Design Lounge presented by Electrolux, is on now until 9 June. The designs being showcased are the top ten from the 2011 competition, which was based on the theme ‘intelligent mobility’ and features unique and quirky appliances for the home.

However Sydneysiders will still get a chance to check out this year’s competitors, with visitors to the Electrolux Design Lab exhibition being able to vote for their 2014 favourite, through interactive touch screens.

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With entries being attracted from more than 40 countries each year, the Electrolux Design Lab gives young designers a global platform to be recognised, with the winner receiving 5,000 Euros and six-month paid internship at an Electrolux global design centre. This year’s winner will be announced in November.

WHAT: Design Lab exhibition at the Good Design Lounge presented by Electrolux
WHEN: Until 9 June 2014 from 3-9pm
WHERE: 140 George Street, The Rocks, NSW

For more information.