International School of Colour + Design
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iscd Educator Donna Allen profiles her "other" life in Sydney Morning Herald
Read on about the International School of Colour and Design's, Specialist Business Educator Donna Allen as she describes her work when not on the iscd Campus. Donna's role at the school focuses on business skills for creative people.
See more inspiring stories like this in the iscd Media and Press page. There are hundreds of creative journey's being undertaken at iscd each day, meet the people and hear their stories in print.
Social Snaps :: iscd 2010 Mid Year Graduation Evenings
Last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings friends and family of the iscd 2010 Mid Year Graduates came along to support and applaude their awesome achievements.
50 proud students taking home Industry and In-House awards alike, with equally proud Educators.
Come see the best of the best on display at Level 5, 99 Mount Street, North Sydney. Only until 30th July 2010.
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.
iscd @ 30 Days of Home and Entertaining
Last Monday evening a lucky audience were fortunate enough to hear from some of iscd's top colour and styling experts, as well as meet and mix with the editors of Australia's top food, drinks, fashion and lifestyle magazines.
They discovered some insider secrets to creating an enviable home and lifestyle through exceptional seminars, plus learnt new skills at hands-on workshops.
Some of the local talent included iscd's Educators Sara Silm and Lisa Koehler, plus Colour Design Graduates Catherine Morgan and Joyce Pang, with guest features by Relationship Manager Elodie Bilanycz and Deborah Bibby of Real Living Magazine.
A highlight of the festival was the Live House where the above seminars and workshops were hosted. A purpose built environment inspired through the ever-changing collage of events and surprises as, each day, different rooms - from lounge to bedroom - were reinvented and transformed during seminars hosted by magazine editors and leading stylists. The hottest international trends in furniture and home wares were on display as you stepped inside a marketplace ‘boutique'.
Be sure to look out for next years 30 Days of Home and Entertaining!
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.
iscd Industry Insider :: Behind Design seminar series deemed a success!
Last Monday and Thursday night saw the International School of Colour and Design host its first of a biannual seminar series, Behind Design. Students, Alumni, and Industry Partners alike, rubbed shoulders and enjoyed an inspiring evening, of tales from credited Colourists, Stylists and Designers.
With both evenings totally booking out within the first week of release, it was a full house each night. This didn't deter the speakers who executed their presentations with expertise and flair!
Vanessa Colyer Tay from InsideOUT Magazine, Margot Warre from Margot Warre Design, Edwina Hirst esteemed iscd Educator, Babette Hayes of Babette Hayes Designs and Tamara Maynes of Bespoke Workshop all brought different experiences and ideas to the table.
The March series deemed such a success, there is much hype about the next lot proposed for September 2010, to book your interest in advance or read more about the evenings just past, click here.
iscd presents the DIA NSW Colour Award @ GOTYA Evening
Last week saw the Design Institute of Australia's GOTYA presented across the NSW student design community.The Graduate of the Year Awards is an initiative of the NSW branch of the DIA to reward and recognise talent in 5 of the professional spheres that the DIA encompasses; it is open to any student enrolled in a recognised degree or diploma course in their final year of study at a participating NSW/ACT educational institution and the students submit a cross section of their projects from their final year.
All nominated students (including iscd's Dual Diploma Graduate Catherine Morgan, pictured above), their families, friends and participating colleges were invited to attend the presentation function which was held this month.
The GOTYA programme started in 2004 with 3 award categories. In 2006 the number of categories was increased to 5 with the addition of textiles and graphics. the past three years have seen even more special awards being added - ‘Overall Winner Award', ‘Best Colour Award' and the 'DIAS (Student Council of the NSW Branch) Award'
iscd Founding Director Prue Royle awarded Maria Colombi the DIA NSW Colour Award (pictured above) sponsored by the International School of Colour and Design.
Prue Royle, iscd Founding Director pictured on the right, chats with other DIA Council Members Alma Maccallum in centre, and Toni Ford on left.
iscd :: IN THE MEDIA
Some of the International School of Colour and Designs most recent appearances in the news. Be sure to look out for us.
NorthSide Courier featuring our Relationship Manager Elodie Bilanycz 'Q&A' September 2009
Award winning graduate Suzanna Maybury featured with her 1st Prize Rug Design 'Zan 2' in Design Quarterly magazine.
Spring Feature for iscd Open Day on Saturday 10 October 2009, 10am at North Sydney Campus. RSVP essential.
Designers show their colours
On Thursday 17th September four dynamic women now working as experts in their field, thanks to the International School of Colour and Design discussed how colour has changed their world (and careers).
Leaving their traditional professions behind to study and further their career in one of life’s great passions - colour and design, these women shared their journey and success stories at the bi annual ‘Meet the Professionals’ event.
Such an inspiration!
