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iscd's 10th Art on the Floor Exhibition Opening & Winner Announced
Last Thursday evening saw the opening of iscd's 10th Art on the Floor collaborative exhibition with Designer Rugs. Showcasing the top 4 finalists of the competition, who had their dynamic and colourful designs fabricated into actual rugs. Editor of Real Living Magazine Deborah Bibby opened the evening describing the brief as a collaboration which can only occur when there is love present, there was certainly a lot of love in the room between iscd, Designer Rugs and Real Living Magazine. A series of awards were announced by Bibby, and she had the following to say about each of the designs.
Pia Wolanski with her design Lino
Lino is sophisticated - it really is a painting for the floor, developed from one of Pia's orginal lino cuts.
Rosie Edwards with her Water design.
This was a hot favourite with the Designer Rugs judges. Rosie said her design is "an expression of the earth's ebb and flow and the colours are a reflection of the earth from above". What Deborah loved most about Rosie was that she joined iscd to live the life she loves and you can see this energy translated in her work.
Charlotte Grant's design Feather Spray was irresistible.
Her inspiration was the natural movement and beauty of a bird's wingspan but she was also emotive about how iscd has given her own creative wings.
Sally Thorp's Plant Sadow and Line design.
This rug design jumped out from the pack with its stark, strong and at the same time fragile beauty.
Pia Wolanski's 2nd Design Stained.
The fact that it quite literally was produced from coffee stains on paper, was so original and made the Real Living team smile. They loved its wit and edgy confidence..
With such originality it was obvious why this was a crowd favourite, and took the Real Living Magazine's People's Choice Award.
After receiving the Real Living Peoples Choice Award, Pia never excepted to be taking away a second, let along the 1st Place for Designer Rugs Art on the Floor Award.
CONGRATULATIONS PIA WOLANSKI
on winning 1st Place.
See iscd Colour Experts @ 30 Days of Home & Entertaining
Register now and don't miss the chance to take part in this exciting month-long festival as your favourite colour and design school comes to life during a sensational calendar of events held at Sydney's new design hub.
Along with iscd's top colour and styling experts, meet and mix with the editors of Australia's top food, drinks, fashion and lifestyle magazines as well as leading wine educators, chefs, stylists and design experts. Discover the insider secrets to creating an enviable home and lifestyle at not-to-be-missed seminars, plus learn new skills at hands-on workshops. Indulge in the wealth of furniture, home wares, food and wine on show, and have your questions answered on everything from decorating and starting a new business, to buying and cellaring wine.
A highlight of the festival will be the Live House, opening from the April 16 to 25, iscd will be present on Monday 19th April from 5:30pm. Be inspired by the ever-changing collage of events and surprises as, each day, different rooms - from lounge to bedroom - are reinvented and transformed during seminars hosted by magazine editors and leading stylists. Be the first to see the hottest international trends in furniture and home wares as you step inside our marketplace ‘boutique'. Browse through items and produce hand-picked by editors and stylists, buy items for sale and snap up free samples and give-aways.
Between seminars and workshops, relax in the Style Café where you will discover new taste sensations, while feasting your eyes on images of cool design ideas and retro movies. To Register or for more information visit the website at 30DaysofHome&Entertaining and see the Event Calender here.
Design Ex 2010 :: iscd helps bring design to life
Design Ex 2010 will be hosted at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour from 22-24 April 2010.
iscd has been invited to participate in the a selection of presentations and workshop.
Thursdays Presentation ~ 'What's creativity got to do with it?''
• Are you selling yourself short as a designer?
• Do you really know how to be creative?
Prue Royle, Founding Director of the International School of Colour and Design will illustrate the importance of creativity in design and demystify the creative process through her presentation titled 'What's creativity got to do with it?'
Book into Thursday 22nd April 12.30pm – 1.30pm Session now.
Fridays Workshop ~ 'Gain the Creative Edge!'
A workshop titled 'Gain the creative edge!' will be run by Prue Royle and iscd Colour Design Educator Edwina Hirst
This hands on workshop will shine the spotlight on the importance of creativity and authenticity in design and give you techniques to reclaim it.
Book into Friday 23rd April 4.00pm – 5.30pm Workshop now.
Saturdays Presentation ~ "ABOVE AND BEYOND TRENDS"...where to now and does it matter?
Prue Royle presents again on "ABOVE AND BEYOND TRENDS"...where to now and does it matter? The last few decades have seen massive shifts in the world of design. Increased market awareness, accessibility to knowledge and expertise, a glut of products and pressure to perform have meant that the role of the designer is more demanding than ever.
Book into Saturday 24th April 9.30am – 11.00am Session now.
Inspiration :: Art Month Sydney 2010
Art Month Sydney is a new month-long festival that celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of Sydney's thriving visual arts scene.
1-31st March 2010
Uniting the various elements of the city's art world under one umbrella for the first time. A diverse cross-section of art will be showcased with more than 70 of Sydney's leading commercial galleries, artist-run initiatives, public art museums and auction houses hosting exhibitions, talks, behind-the-scenes tours and special events across the city. People of all ages and art inclinations are invited to engage with the work of artists as part of the first Art Month Sydney.
Get the full program or download the weekly precinct guides, with bike-friendly info and details of free transport on Thursday nights and Saturdays.
see more at www.artmonthsydney.com
Colourful Travel Opportunity :: Indochine Design
On Prue Royle's recent inspection tour to Vietnam and Cambodia, she observed that what she has described as "Indochine", incorporates the traditional country flavours of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos as well as the influence of the Chinese, French and other invading countries. Looking through history's time-line, many centuries of wars and movements of people and their cultures are the key contributors to this fascinating decorative fusion.
(In the beautiful garden surrounding Lifestyle Resort, Prue's home in Hoi An, is a huge pond full of gold fish, where orchids stretch their head over the lily pads)
Never before has the 'East Meets West' decorating theme been so prevalent in the global design scene. Only this time, it has been viewed first hand from the East by Prue Royle, instead of from the West as in the past.
(In Hue, we travel up the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda in these gorgeous hand painted dragon boats)
Prue was in Vietnam and Cambodia preparing for The Heartful Travellers tour in April.
(As we walked along the ancient streets of Hoi An we were constantly amazed at the colourful displays of silk lanterns that were in such contrast with the textured walls behind them)
Combining relaxation with cultural immersion, The Heartful Travellers open doors into enjoyable travel experiences whilst also giving back to the communities they visit. For design inspiration and adventure join Prue on their first tour for 2010 ‘Colours of Central Vietnam' departing in April. There are only 4 spots left!
(Near the Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue, we watched the traditional craft of making incense sticks for the shrines and temples. The rainbow coloured display of incense sticks was glorious.)
CALL Pam McMurtry on 612 9302 0735 or visit The Heartful Travellers for more information or to book in.
A Day in the Life :: Behind the Scenes @ iscd Photoshoot
Thursday last week saw the International School of Colour and Design collaborating with renowned photographer Adam Hollingworth across multiple locations of Sydney.
Featuring such talents as award winning iscd Graduates, iscd Educators and the 2009 Designer Rugs Award top 4 Finalists. (part of the Certificate IV in Design Foundation Course)
Set in beautiful backdrops such as that of Patina Antiques in Mosman, and a modern terrace house conversion in local McMahons Point, the iscd talent worked with equally beautiful 'objets' from Corporate Culture in Chippendale, and The Armchair in Crows Nest. Each adding their particularly cool style to the shoot.
Final photographs will released soon but i hope you enjoy these Behind the Scenes images meanwhile.
A Day in the Life :: iscd Graduate at Australian International Furniture Fair 2010
International School of Colour and Design graduate Nikki Lisle was last week seen displaying her passions at the Australian International Furniture Fair at Darling Harbour. After studying the Certificate IV in Design Foundation Course (CUV40303) and going on to win multiple Industry Awards in her Diploma of Interior Styling at the school, Nikki could not be happier that she made the decision to side step from her usual Advertising career and explore her long love for design, style and architecture.
Nikki has started her own company named Sala Verde, it samples an imported line of furnishings from the Philippines which range from pendant lights, cushion covers, candelabras, votive holders, wire bowls all very cool, unique stuff which is hitting Australia for the very first time.
She says the following about her new collection "Most of the products have a sustainable and ethical angle to them - which is very much my ethos when it comes to interior design, I'm very much a believer in natural materials, organic dyes and all things handmade!"
To read up more on Nikki's new feat which is already a great success, visit her website Sala Verde, and be sure to enquire about the iscd incentive.
Student Success Story :: iscd Graduate Launches Jewelry Collection
At the International School of Colour and Design, there are success stories happening everyday...
iscd Graduate Sandra Dorney, recently launched two beautiful jewellery ranges with Levendi Jewellers.
Her ranges are the Chelsea (organic cut-outs) and the Kakadu (criss-cross work).
Sandra's creations developed out of a Natural Object Design she completed as part of her Foundation Course with the International School of Colour and Design. Her own company, Sandra Dorney Designs, is now all about "Premium, contemporary jewellery design created for your independent style".
The ranges are created in solid 925 Sterling Silver, made on a wax mould. Any of the pieces created can be individually made for special requirements in other metals, such as yellow, white or rose gold ... or all of the above!
In addition to the ranges currently available, Sandra is also embarking on custom pieces for individual client requests, which she says "is a very exciting curve in my growth as a designer!"
The launch of her range was held in Levendi's flagship store on Tuesday December 8. These photo's show some of the action from the night. The pieces are currently stocked in store at 142 King Street, Sydney (next to Chanel).
Sandra's creative journey began at iscd in the 4 week Styling With Colour short course, followed by the Foundation Course, and now currently back completing the Colour Diploma. we look forward to seeing what Sandra has for us next!
A Day in the Life :: iscd Interior Styling student Industry Experience
This month iscd Interior Styling Graduate Daniella Kilov took her recently developed Styling knowledge to professional Stylist Paul Hopper and assisted on a photo shoot at the beautiful Strickland House in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The shoot focused on Australian designers of all inspirations combining together for House&Gardens January 2010 issue. Some of the pieces previewed were Designer Rugs creations by Alex Perry, previously profiled on the iscd website.
Interior Styling and Colour Design Graduate, Daniella shares her experiences from the project - "Sourcing and styling Australian Designer products for Paul Hopper was definitely an eye opening experience for me. Not many people know the true ins and outs of styling, it isn't just about making something beautiful but rather, creating a thought provoking and exciting environment. After studying the iscd Colour Design and Interior Styling Diploma I I felt more than confident in assisting a professional Stylist on this job and any others that may come my way. I have not only made invaluable friends in the Styling world, but have been able to put into practice the skills I learnt in the iscd Diploma's and take a big step towards the creative career I crave".
To find out more about the International School of Colour and Design's Interior Styling Diploma click through here, or visit our Courses page.
A Day in the Life :: iscd Interior Styling students work on the job...
This Month, several iscd Interior Styling Diploma students took to the Real Living Magazine styling studio's to gain invaluable experience working on set and location with industry professionals such as the magazine's Editor Deborah Bibby and Style Director Jason Grant.
Jason Grant shares his experiences working with iscd students - "Work experience candidates from iscd that come to Real Living are always full of enthusiasm to put their knowledge into practice. They get to learn on the job and be part of photo shoots, experiencing first-hand all the behind-the-scenes action. Also, students get a taste of what interior styling for a monthly interiors magazine is all about, and are able to make valuableindustry contacts." he shares some shots from the day below.
Ashleigh Bennett, Catherine Morgan and Lucy Thane each spent a week working not only With Real Living Magazine, but alongside Sibella Court, Proprietor of The Society Inc. Author of ECETERA etc and opener of the iscd 2009 End of Year Foundation Course Graduation Exhibition.
Ashleigh Bennett shares with us her final thoughts about her whole week - "Our iscd educators are a big part in encouraging us to dream big dreams... not only that, but they pass on information, ideas and opportunities to you relevant to your creative journey. At the beginning of my Foundation Course I knew that I had a love of interiors, I didn't realise just how achievable and realistic my dreams could be!"
