Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Sunday, September 13, 2009

A peek at the upcoming design documentary "Objectified", by Gary Hustwit, the director of "Helvetica". The trailer features the voices of Jonathan Ive, Andrew Blauvelt, Marc Newson, and Karim Rashid. The song is "I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are Cool" by El Ten Eleven.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009



Sign Up to Linked In

Linked In is the professional Facebook and potentially another avenue you could go to find new opportunities, networks and employment opportunities in our industry. Once you have signed up and joined Linked In you can search for and join various groups. Exhibition Studios suggested this group found here. You add colleagues and professional contacts to build up your network. 

Theo Jansen: The art of creating creatures



www.ted.com
Artist Theo Jansen demonstrates the amazingly lifelike kinetic sculptures he builds from plastic tubes and lemonade bottles. His creatures are designed to move -- and even survive -- on their own.

Sunday, August 16, 2009


















Bowerbird Bazaar in an exciting new event which will market Australian designer/maker art and wares to Adelaide audiences in October 2009. Bowerbird Bazaar promises to combine independently designed and made products, great food, wine and coffee, information, installations, interactive activities and live music. Bowerbird Bazaar will be held at the Queen’s Theatre in the city of Adelaide, to be run twice yearly, the first will be held 9–11 October 2009. If you would like to be part of this event please visit www.bowerbirdbazaar.com.au and apply online. APPLICATIONS close 18th September, 2009.


Friday, August 14, 2009






you should..... davidreport.com

Travel Exhibition










TRAVEL EXHIBITION
Design an object based on your interpretation of the word Travel! Expressions of interest now extended to Aug 21.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

A lifestyle, not a profession...







Learn more about the drive behind those who inspire. Make this site a regular visit. Very insightful... endless searchable topics ... have a browse. www.ted.com
Eames Demetrios shows rarely seen films and archival footage in a lively, loving tribute to the creative process of his grandparents.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Earthships and Michael Reynolds

For those of you who missed out on Michael speaking in Adelaide
recently, please visit his website and follow up on what he has
achieved and continues to achieve.





Thank you to everyone who made it to Sparrow last Monday night, was great to see some new faces and catch up with old friends. Your input is invaluable. Next catch up will be Sept 28... stay tuned for info on the night's guest speakers, product launch and competition updates.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Someone is thinking outside the square.
I like the tableware. Could do with those cup plugs...













For some of our friends who also work in the designer-maker field...
Applied Ideas provides designer-makers, manufacturers and retailers with an easy to use service that links suitable parties, providing training, and e-commerce business development services.

Monday, July 27, 2009

DIA Awards


Fellow Industrial Designers, it is time to review your last 2 years of work and consider entering a project into this years DIA design award - Object category. It has been a few years since we have seen a good number of ID projects entered so now has never been a better time to promote your self and your work. (Please note that you do not have to be a member to enter)

www.dia.org.au

Friday, July 24, 2009

Objectified


A movie you should keep an eye out for is Objectified. According to the website;

"Objectified is a feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. It’s about the designers who re-examine, re-evaluate and re-invent our manufactured environment on a daily basis. It’s about personal expression, identity, consumerism, and sustainability."

I haven't seen this movie as yet but would very much like the opportunity to do so. It was created by Gary Huswit who also created the doco film Helvetica. If you have any further information on this film, please let DCOSA know.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Industrial Design ...and Wine


Hi Everyone,
The second ID catch up is being held next Monday July 27. Please put it in your diaries and pass on the details to any Industrial Designers that are not on this list. We will be meeting at
Sparrow, O’Connell St North Adelaide from 6:00 and dishing out some valuable info on 2009/2010 design competitions and exhibitions.
Cheers, look forward to seeing you all.