The Voice of Professional Design

Build it yourself.

Posted Thursday, 16 May 2013

Are flat-pack house designs the answer to housing shortages and affordability?

According to a recent study released by the 9th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, Australia ranks as the third most unaffordable housing market in the world – just a whisker behind New Zealand, with Hong Kong towering above everyone.

Take me for a ride – if you can.

Posted 22 May 2013
A possible solution to deter bicycle theft.
The advantage of hyper inflation.

Posted 22 May 2013
New airbed valve design eliminates all that huff and puff.
Looking within.

Posted 21 May 2013
World Interiors Day, 25th May 2013.
Melbourne – World Design Capital 2016?

Posted 21 May 2013
Time out in the city.

Posted 14 May 2013
DIA member redesigns a Manhattan hideaway.
Back in the black.

Posted 13 May 2013
Black is the flavour of the month in the air and on the ground.
Stories from the couch.

Posted 13 May 2013
Crowd funding campaign to help digitise classic Australian film.
Not just for designers.

Posted 30 Apr 2013
World Industrial Design Day 2013.
A bit crazy.

Posted 28 Apr 2013
Designing and illustrating a hotel, bit by bit.
Back to the couch.

Posted 25 Apr 2013
Homer’s odyssey, re-interpreted.

Gillian MacMillan

MDIA

Gary Bortz

FDIA

Natalie Wright

FDIA

Lorna Wallace

MDIA

Gordon Stuart

FDIA

Eminè Mehmet

FDIA

Frank Stillitano

MDIA

Caecilia Potter

MDIA

Aileen Angus

MDIA

Diana Henshall

FDIA

Suzette Jackson

MDIA

Jurgen Schirmacher

MDIA

Robyn Wood

MDIA

Cherel Millist

MDIA

Lisa Hunt

MDIA

Christopher Elliott

MDIA

Barbara Bromley

MDIA

What is an Accredited Designer™?

An Accredited Designer™ is a full member of the professional body who makes an annual commitment to comply with the DIA's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

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‘What a terrific asset.’

Eminé Mehmet

Interior Designer, Sustainability Advocate, Writer, Speaker

Lives:
Sydney

Likes:
Summer in Sydney, gelato, coffee

Best design I've seen lately:
The Flux chair, it’s clever, it folds up, is easily stored, is made from polypropylene so it can be recycled, you can use it indoors and out and it looks great!

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