FK chats to Brisbane based Sarah Ware from contemporary jewellery label, Schmücken Can you tell us about your lovely jewellery label? Schmücken was established in 2010, it is a contemporary range of silver jewellery with a strong focus on geometric forms. I design and take great pleasure in making all jewellery in the collection by
You may remember Esther Shavon from her informative guest post on exhibiting at Printsource, in which she provides some wonderful tips and advice for first time exhibitors. This weekend, Esther will be taking on another tradeshow, Surtex, where she will be exhibiting her signature colorful abstract designs under her studio name, E’FLOMAE. This unique name pays homage to Esther’s two grandmothers, Florence and Earlie Mae. “The name gave me a chance to combine all three of our names in a spirit of connection and inspiration. […]
FK chats to Melbourne based designer Laureen about her ceramics label, Lavallièr Tell us about your lovely label and where the name originates from? Lavallièr is designed and handcrafted with 100% Australian Porcelain. It is made using the finest grade of Australian produced porcelain each piece is hand made, shaped and sanded, so a rather
FK chats to Emer of stylish mid-century plant stand label, Wirely. We are so excited to have Wirely debut at our Melbourne SS14 markets! Tell us about your label Wirely and what the concept is behind it? Wirely is making mid-century inspired metal plant-stands with a classic hairpin leg. They come in two sizes that fit
FK chats to Elodie of simplistically, gorgeous handmade jewellery label, Elodie. Look out for Elodie's beautiful designs at the upcoming Melbourne Markets! (above image by Alicia Taylor) Tell us about your label Elodie and what the concept is behind it? élodie is a jewellery and object design studio that draws inspiration from the simplicity of
FK chats with Val from the colourful ceramics Melbourne label, Mod Collective Can you introduce us to your ceramics label, Mod Collective? The mod collective is a collection of products rather than a people collective. I make tableware, lighting and sculptural objects (when I can find the time) from a range of materials and collaborate
If you know anything about vintage jewellery, then you're familiar with Miriam Haskell's name and designs. Miriam Haskell was an American designer who created amazingly intricate and beautiful costume pieces through the 1920s-50s. Haskell's pieces were distinct because of the design, intricacy, high quality materials and affordable prices. In 1920, Miriam Haskell founded her own…
Today we are excited to feature some gorgeous prints by freelance CAD artist, Sara Gunderson. Sara studied Fashion Design at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, but really fell in love with her minor: textiles. After graduation, she joined a start up textiles studio and sold original prints to companies such as Kohl’s, BCBG, Gap, Ann Taylor, Target, Urban Outfitters and Macy’s. Sara is all about experimentation and exploring new materials and goes “hunting for textures to make abstract ‘noprints.’ I […]
It all started in 1989 when Isabel Marant launched Twen, her first knitwear and jersey brand, at 22 years old. She held her first show in her own name in 1995 in the courtyard of a squat, with her friends as models.
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Surtex kicks off in just under a week, and Jocelyn Proust will be exhibiting there for the second time alongside her Four Corners Art Collective colleagues, Beth Schneider, Pippa Shaw and Emma McGowan. You may remember this talented crew from past posts detailing their trade show experiences here, here and here. After studying art at university, Jocelyn worked for a number of years as a graphic designer in advertising, marketing and publishing. Her surface design journey began while taking time out from full time employment […]
Astrid Stavro is a Spanish graphic designer who creates amazing posters and editorial design.
FK chats to Morgan about her beautifully crafted label Morgan Wills and inspiring journey to the recent opening of her store The Crafty Squirrel! Tell us about your label Morgan Wills, and what your recent experience was like at the recent Melbourne Finders Keepers markets? My small boutique design label originated in 2006, as a
Visionary and prolific, Karim Rashid is one of the most unique voices in design today. With more than 4000 designs in production, over 300 awards to his name, and client work in over 40 countries, Karim's ability to transcend typology continues to make him a force among designers of his generation. Eschewing style in favor of designing in the modus of our time, Karim's designs include luxury goods for Christofle, Alessi, Veuve Clicquot, and Riva 1920; democratic products for Umbra, Paul Mitchell, and 3M; timeless furniture for Bonaldo, Tonelli, BoConcept, and Vondom; exquisite lighting for Artemide and Fontana Arte; high-tech products for Asus and SirinLabs; surface design for Marburg and Abet Laminati;
I love seeing what my customers make with their Humblebeads! Please don't let your art beads stay hidden away in boxes, pull those tr...
Dimo Trifonov is a 20 years old graphic designer and motion designer. View his portfolio.
Featured Designer: Lynn Mangan :: Paper Crafter's Library
As we look to bring in wool and more wool appliqué patterns and projects, I was delighted to discover this month's Featured Designer, Wendy Williams of Flying Fish Kits. Wendy works closely with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession in Sydney, Australia and has a distinct style of her own with a bright, fresh take on
Well, I received a very exciting email this week from Melissa at CASology asking if I would like to be their Featured Designer for the next...
Prepare yourself... Cute AND design inspired puppy pictures ahead! We chat with Georgia, the founder and director of Nice Digs, a dog obsessed fashion and textile designer from Melbourne, Australia. Find Nice Digs dog beds at our Melbourne SS15 Market, taking place in October! Tell us a bit about Nice Digs and what we can expect to discover?
