Adam Cornish - Alessi Trinity Bowl

Kjell Grant was very excited late in 2010 to show me the Trinity bowl by designer Adam Cornish. Kjell's office was next to mine and we met by the printer and as always he was excited about the new work from Melbourne's young design talent. Adam had exhibited with Melbourne Movement in Milan previously and would take the new product to Salone Satellite 2011 in Milan. 

Last year at this time Melbourne Movement proudly exhibited the Trinty bowl at Grand Designs Live in Melbourne.

It was great yesterday to get Kjell and Adam together to celebrate the recent launch of the Trinity bowl as an Alessi product in the Fall/Winter catalogue. Adam is very proud of the production product and reports are that so are customers worldwide.

Industrial designer Adam Cornish with Melbourne Movement Founder and President Kjell Grant

Alessi Trinity bowl designed by Adam Cornish

Alessi Fall/Winter catalogue launches the Trinity bowl by industrial designer Adam Cornish.

Trinty bowl at Grand Designs Live 2012

Melbourne Movement, RMIT University, Kjell Grant and major sponsor The City of Melbourne can be justly proud of the continued success of designers supported to exhibit at Salone Satellite in Milan each year.

Adam Cornish has been selected to exhibit work as part of Melbourne Now by the NGV.

Kjell Grant is a Hall of Fame member of the Design Institute of Australia.

http://www.adamcornish.com

Australian Design - Silvan Redline Spotpak 55L

Designed in Australia the Silvan 55L Redline Spotpak sprayer was released on September 1st.

Industrial designer Ian Wong with the new Silvan Selecta 55L Redline Spotpak sprayer.

Designed by consultant industrial designer Ian Wong from EJO Design the Redline series is a new product range that will be manufactured in China for global distribution.

Silvan Super Spring Catalogue launches the new 55L Redline Spotpak sprayer.

Industrial designer Ian Wong inspects off tool samples in China prior to production.

Silvan 55L Redline Spotpak sprayer designed in Australia.

1:1 foam model of lid spill containment feature.

Australian Design - The Silvan 55L Redline Spotpak sprayer designed by industrial designer Ian Wong

Samsung Smart PC - Bernie Walsh demo

The latest developments in tablet technology for industrial design were on show at a demonstration by MADA Monash Art Design and Architecture lecturer Bernie Walsh to key Victorian industry professionals. The use of the Samsung Smart PC and Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets will feature in the delivery of the Master of Industrial Design program due to commence on March 4th in Suzhou China.

MADA Monash Art Design and Architecture lecturer Bernie Walsh demonstrates the Samsung Smart PC and Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet to industrial design industry professionals.

Program Director Ian Wong was particularly keen to seek feedback from industry leaders on the potential of the new devices for the practice of industrial design. "The Master of Industrial Design program units have been developed to provide students with the latest industry practice and technology, and the feedback today was very valuable' said Ian Wong 'Digital freehand sketching in meetings is for the first time enabled with the combination of portability and pen technology in these new devices'

Bernie Walsh sketch demo on the Samsung Smart PC tablet.

Samsung Smart PC 700T1C-A02

Samsung Smart PC 700T1C-A02

The program based in Suzhou China will also feature engagement with Victorian industry through the application of tools like Skype, Facebook, Twitter and Facetime. Facetime was used to allow industry professionals unable to attend the forum in person to join in from their studios across Melbourne. 'Industrial design programs have always engaged directly with the profession and tools like facetime will allow studios across Victoria to work directly with students in Suzhou' said Ian Wong.

The latest 3D printing technology, wikis, blogs and Wacom Cintiq tablets as well as applications like QQ will also feature in the delivery of the new program.

MADA Master of Industrial Design program staff Bernie Walsh, Dr Ethan Wang and Program Director Ian Wong.

The Master of Industrial Design program is offered at the Southeast University - Monash Univeristy Joint Graduate School (Suzhou).

Full course details on SEU website here. http://yzb.seu.edu.cn/s/352/t/1754/09/b2/info68018.htm

Students interested in the Master of Industrial Design (Double Masters) delivered in Suzhou should contact ian.wong@monash.edu

工業設計

http://monashuniversity.cn

学习工业设计。

Design + Industry - Monash University China

Industry engagement is fundamental to the Master of Industrial Design program which will commence in March at the Southeast University - Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) China. 

This week staff from the Master of Industrial Design program visited award winning industrial design consultancy Design + Industry. Creative director Paul Taylor presented recent projects including the Australian International Design Award of the Year - James Cameron's Deepsea Challenger one-man submersible. 

Paul Taylor, creative director Design + Industry, Dr Ethan Wang and Ian Wong

James Cameron's Deepsea Challenger

Bernie Walsh - Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Demo

Bernie Walsh road tested the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet this week and the results were impressive. We are currently evaluating tablet options for students enrolled in the Southeast University Monash University Joint Graduate School (Suzhou) Master of Industrial Design program starting in March in Suzhou China.

Students will have access to the latest Wacom Cintiq tablet technology on campus to develop sketching and communication skills and the Samsung tablets may be ideal as personal tablets for each student.

Samsumg Galaxy Note 10.1 demo by Bernie Walsh.

Bernie completed a speed sketch using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro which downloaded in seconds to the device. The Wacom S pen was a particular hit with Bernie and the battery life of over three days is ideal for industrial design concept sketching on the move.

We are keen to take students out of the Wacom Lab in Suzhou and the portability of the Galaxy Note 10.1 is great. The tablet will also facilitate new approaches for teaching and learning of industrial design students in China.

Bernie Walsh using Sketchbook Pro on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet.

Speed sketch using Sketchbook Pro by industrial designer Bernie Walsh.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Students interested in the Master of Industrial Design (Double Masters) delivered in Suzhou should contact ian.wong@monash.edu

工業設計  

http://monashuniversity.cn

学习工业设计。

Australian International Design Festival - Sydney

Australian International Design Festival

Image courtesy of the Australian International Design Awards, a division of Good Design Australia.

The Australian International Design Awards is now aligned to Vivid Sydney, the annual festival of light, music and ideas, to create the inaugural Australian International Design Festival.

The Design Festival will take place during Vivid Sydney 2013 from 30 May to 10 June and will feature an international design conference, a public design showcase, the prestigious Australian International Design Awards Presentation Ceremony and a series of design celebrations.

Brandon Gien, Managing Director of Good Design Australia, believes that aligning the Design Festival to Vivid Sydney is a natural fit and will highlight Sydney’s position on the world design map and elevate the important role good design plays in our daily lives.

"The inaugural Design Festival will promote Australian design to the world and will reinforce the message that Sydney is an international city with iconic design at its core. We are looking forward to working with the NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, and Business Events Sydney to deliver a world class design event.”

The Design Forum, an integral part of the Design Festival, will feature some of the world's most prominent design leaders who will talk about the latest industry trends and spark debate on how design is playing a leading role in shaping a better future.

The Australian International Design Awards will be calling for entries from 1 February 2013 to feature in the inaugural Design Festival. Finalists will be invited to take part in the Good Design Showcase at Westfield Sydney, Bondi Junction and Parramatta shopping centres during the Design Festival.

http://www.gooddesignaustralia.com

Decor - 1980s insulated cup

The classic Australian Banjo Patterson poem 'The Man from Snowy River' appeared as a film in 1982 starring Tom Burlinson, Singrid Thornton, Jack Thompson and Kirk Douglas.

I found this promotional item for the film this week, an insulated cup by iconic Australian brand Decor.

The mould was most likely from the 1960s having the engraved early logo and a 1980s logo appears as a sticker on the base. The yellow insert is also perhaps a 1980s refinement with the domed bottom.

Man from Snowy River 1980s version of the classic Decor insulated cup.

Decor insulated cup

Decor logo circa 1982 as sticker on cup base.

Decor Corporation logo circa 1982

Grant Featherston - Aristoc Scape stool with steps

Grant Featherston designed the scape range of chairs and stools for Aristoc which included this very practical set of steps. I have previously posted about the dining chairs here and the stools here.

Grant Featherston designed Aristoc scape stool with steps.

Decor - Pourer

Decor pourer designed by Richard Carlson.

Decor pourer designed by Richard Carlson.

Decor pourer designed by Richard Carlson.

Decor pourer designed by Richard Carlson.

Decor - Kids Cup

Insulated plastic cups with image inserts were very popular in the 1960s, often in sets of four or six. This kids size is much less common.

Decor insulated kids cup by Brian Davis Plastics.

Decor - Quick Whipper

Decor Quick Whipper and Egg Separator designed for Brian Davis Plastics.

Decor Quick Whipper and Egg Separator

Decor Quick Whipper and Egg Separator

Decor Quick Whipper and Egg Separator

Decor Quick Whipper and Egg Separator

Decor - Colander

Travelling in regional Victoria during the Summer break has always been very productive for my collection of Australian industrial design products and this year is no exception. The only issue is keeping the vintage plastic items safe from the 40+ degrees in the car.

Decor colander designed by Richard Carlson.

Decor colander designed by award winning Australian industrial designer Richard Carlson.

Orange colander by Decor.

Decor 1970s colander designed by Richard Carlson

Be Seated - Mid Century furniture

The Danish Deluxe Inga arm chair was manufactured in Victoria in the 1960s. Danish Deluxe was a major Victorian furniture manufacturer from the 1950s to the 1980s. The company was formed by Neville Askanasy, John Westacott and Borg Gjorstvang.

Be Seated from Portland Victoria specialise in restoring Mid Century modern furniture including; Danish Deluxe, Fler, Featherston, Meadmore, Parker and Tessa.

Danish Deluxe Inga arm chair restored by Be Seated.

Be Seated - Mid Century modern furniture.

Decor - Kitchen canisters

Pure geometry dominates the design of these Decor canisters from the 1970s designed by Richard Carlson. Textiles, wallpapers and patterns from the 70s feature similar geometric designs. 

Four Decor canisters make a geometric pattern.

Decor kitchen canisters designed in Australia by Richard Carlson.

Australian Vinlon wallpaper design from the 1970s features geometric circles.
Image: Historic Houses Trust collection.

Link to Historic Houses Trust collection here

Decor - Picnic set

Designed by Richard Carlson for Brian Davis at Decor the PicNic set is another classic 70s orange addition to my collection.

Decor 'PICNIC' bucket designed by industrial designer Richard Carlson.

Decor 'PICNIC' set in classic 1970s orange and brown.

Christmas Gift ideas - Australian Design

A few suggestions to encourage support for Australian design this Christmas. Most of the listed products have featured in previous posts. Search top left if you would like some background.

Christmas gift ideas - Australian design

Knog Blinder Bike Light - Catalyst
Cyclone garder pruner - D+I
Crumpler camera case - Crumpler
Popper pendant - Andre Hnatojko
Alessi Nut Splitter - Jim Hannon Tan
Weave lamp - Ed Linacre
Autobiographics - Alex Stitt
Knog Milkman Bike Lock - Catalyst
Wynns Coonawarra - Label design 1953 Richard Beck
Alessi Fruit Loop - Lisa Vincitorio
Alessi Scoup Egg Cup - Helen Kontouris
Tate Anson - Solaris Clock
Cascade Beer - Bottle design Julian Ditchburn
Curve magazine subscription - Belinda Stening
Alessi Piccantino Chilli Cruncher - Jim Hannon Tan
321 water bottle - Charlwood Design
Knog Kransky Bike Lock - Catalyst
Alessi Zucch - Lisa Vincitorio
Willow cooler - David Flynn
Dosh Wallet - Henri Spalle and Mark Armstrong
Globe shoes - Globe
Shady Table Lamp - ISMObjects - Daniel Barbera
VoVo vase - Marc Pascal
Keep Cup - CobaltNiche

If you have more suggestions post in comments below.

Dosh Wallet - Design Christmas Gift

Dosh wallets designed by Australian industrial designers Mark Armstrong and Henri Spalle from Blue Sky Design are a perfect Christmas gift. Designed and manufactured in Australia the wallets are sold worldwide.

Dosh wallets - Australian design innovation.

A total Australian design package is complete when in use with Australian innovative polymer note technology and currency designs by Max Robinson $10, Gary Emery $20, Brian Sadgrove $50. If you are a Commonwealth Bank customer you can add Ken Cato, designer of the iconic Commonwealth Bank logo based on the Southern Cross. The one hundred dollar note designed by Bruce Stuart features General John Monash. Dosh wallet designer Professor Mark Armstrong is currently The Eva and Marc Besen International Design Chair at Monash University.

Commonweath Bank logo designed by Ken Cato.

Australian $100 dollar note designed by Bruce Stuart features Sir John Monash.

Dosh wallets.

Designer Xmas gift - Dosh wallet

http://www.doshbrand.com