FURNITEX & DESIGN AND DECORATION 2010
HANDSOME PRINTS displayat Design & Decoration for Materials Inspiration
(Curators- Marshall Design)
Whenever these events are on I go straight to the Vivid display where furniture and decor items by student, up & coming and established designers display innovative and exciting pieces.
This year was no exception in what it had to offer. I was lucky enough to chat with Damien Hipwell from Studio Hip who had two pieces on show, with the childrens chair and table set winning an award (cutely named ‘strongman table and chairs!). Damien is a professional furniture maker and approaches his designs and manufacturing with high environmental and ethical standards.
I loved his Studio chair – a contemporary piece with influences of the retro furniture era . Damien is a true craftsman with a passion for his work – if you are looking for a unique piece Damien welcomes commissions – so look him up!
STRONG MAN! TABLE & CHAIRSThe other pieces that caught my eye where from students developing their design and manufacturing skills, so make sure you look out for these names in the future.
CURVITIOUS CREDENZA -by Hanzlah Ain – Perth
METAL CABINET by Kip Smith of UANDMI Designs
ROCKING HORSE CONCEPT by Rob Miller – Victoria(which also won and award)
ZINE TABLE by Jade Mc Cormick WA
