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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 :: Megan Morton's latest book, Home <3 Love
Stylist extraordinaire and iscd Ripe Exhibition opener Megan Morton, shows you how to discover a room's inner fabulousness by minimising its faults and maximising its assets with practical advice in her new book Home Love.
'Don't Move, Improve!' - MM
Whether you're mid-renovation or just decoratively bored, Home Love is a charming, practical and informative guide that will provide you with the real tips you need to re-imagine your home.
From modern and hard edge to whimsical and charming, Home Love shows us how to realise a room's aesthetic and functional potential through the use of colour, lighting, furniture, objects and the art of arrangement. Megan knows the importance of budget, too. While not shying away from luxury, she is adept at clever makeovers that deliver without spending a fortune.
Create rooms for living or dreaming; get uppity with uptown glamour or go Australian rustic; have tidy kids (really!), be insanely practical, accommodate that TV, live with pets, host the ultimate garden party and go green. Home Love also includes practical advice, ergonomic rules, a list of seasonal flowers, and an inspirational global index of resources.
Megan Morton has been called on to style, design and work her ‘house whispering' powers for celebrities, magazines and her next-door neighbours. Her styling has been featured on the cover of Elle Decoration (UK) and Vanity Fair, Vogue Living, In Style and Inside Out. When she's not designing homes and styling mantel pieces, Megan travels the world to source beautiful things for her decorating business HOME. Megan writes not only as a design professional, but also someone who shares her home with three children, a husband and a schnauzer.
iscd is very honoured to have Megan opening the exhibitions this coming July, with over 200 First and Second Year Graduates attending. Join them and hear her words of wisdom and insider advice whilst awarding the high achieving students for mid year as they mark this milestone in their design . Exhibition details above can also be found on the Student Graduation page.
Industry Insider :: Top Ten Chairs for right now from Milan
The Saloni 2010 was all about the chair and we are pleased to bring you ten of the most cutting edge new chairs released last month.
130 CHAIR for Thonet
Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa has designed the new '130 chair' series for Thonet, drawing not on the form, but the attitude behind the classic bentwood chairs of the company. The '130' series are solid-wood chairs and armchairs that are available in plain wood - either in beech or oak - and are available with padded seats, or with fully upholstered seats and backrests.
CRASH CHAIR for Established & Sons
Designed by Konstantin Grcic, The Crash Chair is unlike typical upholstered furniture which is built on a wooden frame with foam padding. It consists of a tubular frame and a two-inch loose foam moulded cover to fit over the metal frame. The generous dimensions and spaciousness of the chair is to give individuals a place to ‘crash out' and relax.
JUMPER CHAIR for Established & Sons
This is a fun and playful chair reminiscent of a cozy woolen jumper. It's made from knitted wool, wrapped around a wooden structure with steel legs and fixed together with buttons.
MESH CHAIR for Magis
British designer Tom Dixon's new 'Mesh' chair for Italian furniture manufacturer Magis is made from two tooling processes: the pressing of metal mesh for the seat, and aluminum extrusion for the frame. 'Mesh' aspires to be almost invisible, with its semi-transparent structure. Its visual lightness and delicate curves make it a seat ideal for both the domestic and professional environment.
PAPER PLANES CHAIR for Moroso
London-based studio Doshi Levien (Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien) has designed 'Paper Planes' for Italian furniture manufacturer, Moroso. The seat features a steel structure, with cold-cured polyurethane foam upholstery. The cover comes in two versions: a printed kvadrat remix fabric with swarovski crystal applications or jacquard.
MAGIC HOLE CHAIR for Mocoloco
Phillipe Starck has used the most advanced materials to make the latest collection. He has crafted this classy furniture from shock resistant and weather proof materials. The bright orange ‘Magic Hole' on each unit will definitely add a unique touch as well as exclusiveness to your decor. It does make a rather dramatic statement that would be hard to imitate.
MASTERS CHAIR for Kartell
With lively sinuous lines, the' Masters' chair combines the outlines of three of the most famous chairs in modern design. Arne Jacobsen's Series 7 Chair, Eero Saarinen's Tulip Armchair, and Charles Eames' Eiffel Chair.
SPUN CHAIR for Haunch of Venison
British designer Thomas Heatherwick launched a chair shaped like a spinning top made of spun steel and copper. Developed through full size test pieces an ergonomic was established where seat, back and arms were all the same profile. The result is not immediately apparent as a chair and when upright looks more like a sculptural vessel. However, when lent on its side it forms a comfortable and functional chair that the sitter can rock from side to side in, or even spin round in a complete circle.
NAP CHAIR for Republic of Fritz Hansen
Award winning Danish designer Kasper Salto created the NAP chair which is all about being able to sit well in as many positions as possible. The name NAP is an abbreviation of the three key sitting positions; Normal, Active and Passive - because sitting is in fact a constant movement. Available in two varieties, with and without arm rests. All varieties come in four different colours: Milk White, Butter Yellow, Pepper Grey, Coffee Brown.
NEMO CHAIR for Fabio Novembre
Fabio Novembre uses furniture design to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. This year he released 'Nemo'. Like a mask, it simultaneously conceals and reveals its inhabitant. Tall enough to protect the person, and designed to be used outside and inside alike, 'Nemo' has the power to turn any habitat into a theatrical scene and whoever uses it becomes the protagonist in a story!
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 :: 'From The Land' new Cloth Fabrics wallpaper collections for Porters Paints
Last month lucky iscd Team Members Prue, Luke and Elodie went along to the launch of 'From the Land' at the National Art Gallery of NSW. 'From the Land' features Julie Paterson, the designer from Cloth Fabrics collaborating with one of Australia's leading brands, Porter's Paints, to create a new range of bold geometric wallpapers in earthy, natural colours. Cloth's collection will join other prestigious designers, Catherine Martin, Bowie and Bholu in the wallpaper design series "Designers for Porter's Paints".
Paterson has developed six designs from her current range of fabrics, representing a body of work that spans the past 14 years, inspired by the Australian landscape. She says "I always design for longevity. Each design has a story to tell and a reason for being in existence. I am interested in everyday experiences that might define, in a small way, how is it to live in this country at this moment, in simple and direct ways."
The designs, Scratchy, Looking For Water, Abstract, Stoney, Boardwalk and Spotcheck all refer in their own way to Paterson's ongoing fascination with the Australian landscape, both urban and rural. The colours are restrained; the motifs are simple and pared back, allowing the wallpapers to hang in harmony with cloth's range, adding a fresh and natural mix to the growing collection of wallpapers available at Porter's Paints.
Scratchy
Spotcheck
Looking for Water
Abstract
Boardwalk
Stoney
About the collaboration "I enjoy the collaborative process with Porter's and forging relationships with likeminded companies. We both work in responsible ways, with products all made with care, by hand, and locally." says Paterson.
iscd Interior Motives :: Bringing you the best of Milan
Design fans have the opportunity to follow this 'never been done before' video blog idea for the whole 5 days of Milan 2010 Furniture Fair. A live presentation from a budding Australian Designer will keep those around the world, updated on the most current trends coming from one of the worlds biggest Design Hubs, instantaneously.
WHO?
Emma Elizabeth: designer & stylist
WHY?
EE has a passion & eye for design, & feels the rest of the world needs to join her on the amazing adventure...
WHAT?
Every design week major or minor, every new design needs to be covered experientially, through the eye & mind of EE
HOW?
By foot, tram & train EE edited Milan design week to bring to a global audience what she feels is the essence of the designers and designers...
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Follow the remaining videos each day at Design Vlog
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.
Industry Insider :: Seven Handy Hints on How to Decorate this Christmas
Christmas decorating in the Shabby Chic Cottage Style is defined as an elegant, comfortable, "lived in" feeling with a perfect mix of the old and the new.
Here are a few simple steps for creating a shabby chic, cottage Christmas by turning your home or apartment into a place of warmth this holiday season!
1. Choosing a color palette - Whites and creams are the staple colors for Shabby Chic style and also Christmas decorating projects. They can be used to create both an elegant or casual theme. White can be used exclusively or you can warm it up with beautiful pastels such as pinks, blues, or lavenders.
2. Fabrics - Use beautiful vintage inspired floral fabrics that fit within your Christmas color scheme. Damask would enhance and elegant theme while, quilted floral matelasse, white denim, and crisp linens can be used for table clothes or napkins for a more casual decor.
3. China - Set your table with mismatched china remembering to keep with your theme. This can be done fairly inexpensively with the help of your local thrift stores and flea markets. Using simple white dishes with small accents of floral china will add a special shabby chic Christmas charm.
4. Candles/Lighting - Illuminated lighting is a critical element in creating the atmosphere of warmth. lights are perfect for trees doorways and mantels. A chandelier adorned with glass prisms reflects the light . Candles of different sizes, displayed beautifully in old canisters or on saucers will add that extra warmth.
5. Christmas Tree Decorations / Floral Arrangements - When entertaining guests, use fresh flowers as finishing touches all around your home. A bouquet here and a single flower there. Use interesting things to display them in such as tea pots, bottles, water pitchers. A single white rose in a small charming vase next to the sink in the bathroom reminds your friends and family that you care about even the tiniest details.
6. Pillows - Place floral accent pillows in your white or cream color scheme on dining room chairs, benches, and unexpected areas to create an inviting comfortable atmosphere while adding extra seating.
7. Slipcovers - If you don't already own slipcovered furniture, pre-made slipcovers can be purchased relatively inexpensively at many local department stores. The benefit of slipcovering your furniture during the holidays protects your furniture from the occasional seasonal spill. Simply take them off and throw them in your washing machine when your guests have left.
Christmas decorating in a Shabby Chic cottage style brings joy and elegance into holiday. It's a charming, kid friendly, and relatively inexpensive. Decorate with the things you love and the warmth of the season will fill your home. Happy Holidays from our home to yours.
WE LOVE :: Vintage by Munkii
Singapore Design House Munkii have come up with another design and style, modern/antique!
This work titled Vintage shows the enchanting expression of classic curves silhouetted against modern lines. Vintage introduces the seductive way to occupy space.
the perfect addition to any one of iscd's Interior Styling storyboards for the modern, bold interior.
iscd Industry Insider :: Alex Perry for Designer Rugs
Last night iscd attended the Sun Studios' in Alexandria for the unveiling of two of Australia’s leading design brands collaborating to turn Greek inspirations and red carpet glamour into rugs …and a bit of celebrity spotting too!
Undoubtedly Australia’s premier couturier, Alex Perry has added a new level of glamour to our fashion industry with his breathtaking gowns.
The designer ‘du jour’ for celebrity red carpet dressing and high society weddings, Alex Perry is at the top of his game. Launching his eponymous label in the 1990’s, Alex’s gowns were instantly acclaimed by the local media including Vogue Australia who rushed feature his jewelled corsets and sexy sheaths in their main fashion shoots. Fast forward twenty years and Alex has launched himself into interiors and his first foray into rug design.
Last night Alex Perry said: “I wanted to pay homage to my Greek heritage striving to create something timeless and striking. Each Design tells a different story, revealing a distinct aspect of Greece and myself.” Yosi Tal, Managing Director of Designer Rugsintroduced Ales and said he has “a certain Jois de vivre and approach to life that is incredibly positive and this reflects in his design ethos. We are very excited to collaborate with another of Australia’s leading designers. His rugs are true to his Greek ancestry and bring a fresh wave of colour to the Designer Rugs collections.”
Hand-made from 100% New Zealand wool, selected pieces feature Luscious pure silk and viscose. Weaving and carving techniques were used to create unique accents and definition.
Alex Perry for Designer Rugs is available in the standard size of 200 x 300 cm and can be custom coloured and sized to suit any interior. Suitable for commercial and residential applications, but what a great inspiration for our 'Foundation Course' Certificate IV in Design students who also complete an industry brief for Designer Rugs as part of their study.