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Sydney Design 2010
Sydney Design will host one if its most dynamic programs in 14 years with a city-wide program of more than 70 events and activities supported by an engaging theme ‘tell us a story'.
This contemporary design festival runs for 16 days from Saturday 31 July to Sunday 15 August. The program has been produced by the Powerhouse Museum in partnership with more than 50 cultural institutions, organisations and individuals across Sydney.
The ‘tell us a story' theme will reveal the many captivating stories behind design ideas, objects and processes. It will invite participants to create meaningful conversations with others around design, and enable people to connect with design on a more personal level.
Student Design Challenge - A Workshop with Industry Practitioners
In these hands-on workshops students have the opportunity to work alongside professional designers Kristian Aus and Adam Goodrum as they research, generate ideas and create a prototype for a chair inspired by the Museum's design collection.
Kristian and Adam will provide students with industry insights into their design practice alongside demonstrations of techniques and material manipulation. The workshop will conclude a showcase of the final designs in a group critique which includes a stress test on their solution.
Students work collaboratively in response to the design brief which has one unique design parameter - the chair is not allowed to have four legs!
Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 August, 10am-1pm
Powerhouse Museum
Cost: $15 per student, materials included.
Bookings Essential
A Day in the Life :: Behind the Scenes @ iscd Mid Year Grad Exhibition
Take a sneak-peek at the beginnings of what is going to be an ultimate celebration and exhibition of all things Colour, Design & Creativity!
The iscd team is currently transforming the North Sydney campus from class studios to gallery space for it's Mid Year graduates show RIPE.
Witness the inspiring works and help us celebrate these wonderful achievements by First and Second Year graduates now Ripe for the picking!
The exhibition will be on display the entire month of July, officially closing on the 30th.
WE LOVE :: Berlin through a kaleidoscope, photos by Matthias Heiderich
These intriguing and inspiring images by photographer Matthias Heiderich show a colourful side of Berlin, Germany not often seen.
COLOUR IS ALL AROUND US!
via designvagabond
iscd Industry Partner Dulux :: Let's Colour Project
iscd's industry partner Dulux Paints has initiated a worldwide colour project called 'Let's Colour', converting grey spaces into colourful oasis.
One major city at a time!
be inspired!
iscd in the Media :: Graduate Catherine Morgan is featured in Daily Telegraph HOME Magazine
On Saturday 15th May 2010 the Daily Telegraph published an article in their HOME Magazine featuring iscd Graduate Catherine Morgan, advising her top industry tips for enhancing the smallest of environments. In a time when down-sizing to inner-city living is more popular than ever, how can one make the most of less? Catherine tells us how in this detailed article which you can read HERE
Catherine's feature is just one of many examples of the International School of Colour and Design being profiled in the media through its current students as well as influential alumni.
Take a look back over some of iscd's greatest success stories, original tips and tricks of the trade, inspirational career changes into the creative industry's as well as major events been and to come through the eyes of the public. Feeling inspired? Read on here at iscd's MEDIA PAGE.
Over the last 27 years iscd has established itself as an authority in the education of colour and design. It has also become a resource centre for all media outlets in the area of colour, style and trend. Here is a selection of coverage from the school.
For more feature articles involving the International School of Colour and Design, click through to The Design Hub, and then Press and Media where you will find a continually updating resource of creative news worthy tips, successes and inspiration.
WE LOVE :: TAC Headquarters in Victoria, Australia by MGS Architects
The TAC Headquarters successfully showcase the potential of collaborations between architects and artists.
And when MGS Architects received the 2009 Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Award for Commercial Architecture, it was precisely this element that the judges noted.
"The building's generous expression is skilfully articulated and the architects have successfully incorporated the work of artist Mathew Johnson into the building's façade."
Constructed in precast concrete, with aluminium panels shielding the western light, a mélange of green, blue and red panels on the western façade add a playful edge to the commercial headquarters.
"Mathew is known for his use of colour. His palette is always vibrant," says architect Chris Jones, a director at MGS Architects.
Located near Geelong's waterfront, Johnson's treatment of the prominent corner site draws employees, as well as locals, to the landmark building.
"We wanted to link the waterfront and Deakin University to the city, but we also wanted to design a building with urban design credentials," says Jones.
The urban design features of the TAC Headquarters are as impressive as the building. As well as the street-like ambience of the lobby, with its bluestone floors, the promenade is approached like a boardwalk, evocative of Geelong's waterfront.
Recycled timber was used, with aluminium panels set into the treads explaining the site's history.
"We were conscious of what was here before the bulldozers came in," says Jones, who laments the loss of the heritage wool stores.
"We can't bring them back. But we could try and create something that was going to occupy that vacuum."
Such inspiration for any iscd budding Interior Designers, don't be afraid to use interesting colour!
via InDesignLIVE
WE LOVE :: A Colourful Claire de Lune
Classical music like you've never seen it before. Debussy's Clair de Lune brought to life with a visual interpretation and some bold colours.
COLOURFUL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY
THE HEARTFUL TRAVELLERS
Prue Royle (Founder, International School of Colour & Design) and
Judith Salmon (Director, Salmon Galleries) present their new tour...
You are invited to immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of Australia's Red Heart with Aboriginal artist-in-residence, Bibi Barba. Experience the desert's dramatic landscapes and natural colour palettes. See the sun set over Uluru, walk through the Kata Tjuta domes to the Valley of the Winds, sample bush tucker with Aboriginal guides and dine under a million southern-night stars at the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner. Explore your personal creativity with Bibi Barba and Prue Royle and discover Aboriginal writing with Judith Salmon.
Information Session
Wednesday 28 April at either 10.00am or 6.00pm
SALMON GALLERIES
71 Union Street McMahons Point
To view itinerary & costs visit:www.theheartfultravellers.com
For interstate travellers please call Glenys Broadhead on 02 9302 0735
RSVP 9922 4133 * judith@salmongalleries.com.au
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.
10 iscd Graduates listed as Finalists for Dulux International Colour Awards 2010, including one Winner!
On Wednesday 31st March, Dulux hosted it's annual Colour Awards at the Guildford Lane Gallery in Melbourne, Victoria. The International School of Colour and Design was proud to have 10 graudates shortisted as finalists.
One of the finalists, Joyce Pang (pictured below) is a mother of two as well as an International School of Colour and Design (iscd) graduate. She is currently floating on cloud nine after winning the Dulux Colour Award for 2010. Joyce took out the student section of the international competition which was open to architecture and design students from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Now in their 25th year, the awards have been one of the defining standards for reaching the pinnacle of the Australian design industry. "This is a truly outstanding achievement by Joyce. These awards are highly regarded throughout the international design world and I was extremely honoured to accept the award on her behalf" said Prue Royle, Founding Director of iscd.
A former investment banker with a creative heart, Joyce has always harboured a love for art, craft and design. After the birth her first child and reaching a cross road in her finance career with the onset of the global financial crisis, Joyce was looking for new inspiration and direction.
Joyce enquired with the International School of Colour and Design and knew this was the place that would unleash her creativity. Looking back at her time with the School Joyce reflects "studying at iscd was the best thing for me, not only did it give me the knowledge, it gave me all the support and ingredients to be creatively inspired". The education that Joyce received did more then make her happy, it was very industry focused too, giving her the confidence to enter the Dulux Colour Awards. It has paid off, winning her the student division award and launching her colourful career.
Joyce now feels part of the design industry and ready to take on the world, one painted wall at a time.
Congratulations to Joyce and all finalists on a very successful and inspiring evening down in Melbourne, a fantastic kick start to each of their creative careers in the colour world.