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A Day in the Life :: iscd Students Work Experience @ House & Garden Magazine
This month iscd Interior Styling student Cara Isaacs took to House & Garden for a realistic industry lesson on styling for one of Australia's most popular liftstyle magazines.
Cara has been asisting a freelance stylist for a variety different briefs. She coordinates the sourcing of props and recently assisted on location for Jamie Durie's new range of outdoor furniture and homeware's catalogue as well styling the product launch event.
"The experience has been incredible. I have really enjoyed the variety of jobs that a freelancer works on. I have been lucky enough to assist a great stylist who has taught me so many new skills. From writing up magazine stockist credits, organising products to loan for shoots and working alongside the photographer to frame the perfect shot." says Cara
Cara explains how iscd has given her the solid foundation of knowledge to build upon and adapt to different aspects of the design industry.
"The skills gained from the Interior Styling course have been a great asset to me, particularly in regards to magazine work. The fundamental principles of design play a major role when putting together a story for print. Each shot needs to have balance, harmony, proportion, colour and movement as well as taking into account how each page will flow together within a spread" she explains.
See the beautiful creations Cara assisted in putting together, working with professionals Jessica Hanson and Maree Homer in the September 2010 issue of House & Garden Magazine on stands now.
iscd Represented in Designer Rugs EVOLVE Awards 2010
Designer Rugs are proud to launch the inaugural EVOLVE Awards - A design competition like no other! and the International School of Colour and Design is even prouder to announce three of the top 25 semi-finalist designs to be from graduates of the school Jo Mitton and Robyn Hammond.
An inspiration from knitting. Colourful horizontal lines created by large timber needles, then stretched to create a loose knit row allowing the background colour to shine through.
Six winning designs will be made into rugs and will form part of Designer Rugs' ID COLLECTION 2010/2011. Entries are closed and official voting ends November 2010 but recently released were the Top 25 Designs, Peoples Choice Awards.
Based on working with federation fireplaces featuring colourful tiles on surroundings with elaborate pressed metal boarders.
A collection of over 850 designs were entered from full time professional architects, interior designers and interior design industry professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Not only will the winning rugs be made up and put in as part of Designer Rugs ID collection, the designers will go in the running for more than $20,000 in prizes, including a trip to Milan Salone de Mobile 2011!
The judging panel for 2010 includes;
* Sibella Court : Society Inc. retailer, internationally renowned interior stylist, author and colour consultant.
* Shareen Joel: Interior architect and industrial designer.
* Matthew Sheargold: interior designer and product designer.
* Stephen Ormandy: Co-Director, Dinosaur Designs and artist.
* Eli Tal: Chairman, Designer Rugs.
* Yosi Tal: Managing Director, Designer Rugs.
A circular design based on the passionflower motif. Delicate in appearance, yet features strong stamens along with waxy stiff petals.
Robyn Hammond now has her own Colour Consulting busniess. We were lucky enough to catch her and get a few words around her shortlisted design;
"We were offered an informative evening to get a briefing on the requirements of the design awards, and part of this was a viewing of the styles and designs previously made by Designer Rugs. I immediately noticed a lack of circular design rugs so intentionally stuck with this unique dimension. I wanted to keep the colourway simple so that it would appeal to a wider range of people, especially those with quite neutral homes. I found the whole experience from entering right to the design process very enjoyable!"
We wish Jo and Robyn the best of luck in the final stages of judging!
A Day in the Life :: iscd Distance Education Workshop July 2010
Last Tuesday and Wednesday iscd hosted its mid year Distance Education workshop. Students both new and experienced came together to collaborate and stimulate their creative minds.
Beginning their first day with a personally guided tour of the inspiring Ripe Exhibition currently on show, and had the opportunity to play with professional presentation skills with Education Manager, Nikki Donald.
Along with meeting new friends along the way, each student reflected on what they had taken away from the two days both on a personal, as well as an educational level. Each sharing one common passion... colour and design.
On the Wednesay morning, those lucky enough had a group exploration of the creative hub that is Dank Street, Waterloo.
In true spirit of the 14th July (French Bastille) all involved ended the day with a yummy pastry and hot chocolate at the French Bakery House, Waterloo.
A great success on all accounts, thoroughly enjoyed by everybody. For iscd Distance Education students looking to join the next workshop later in 2010, contact the campus to enquire.
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.
iscd Distance Education Students win Industry Awards for Mid Year 2010
The International School of Colour Design's Distance Education Students for Mid Year 2010 have collectively won 4 industry prizes as part of the schools Foundation Course.
Jillian Grochowski of Mentone, VIC has been awarded the Fred Hoskings Commercial Brief Highly Commended Award for her Christmas card design.
Brook Gossen of Tarragindi, QLD has been awarded a Designer Rugs Highly Commended Award for her design 'Grand Doilies'.
Naree Partridge of South Yarra, VIC has been awarded a Designer Rugs Highly Commended Award for her design 'Retro Daisy'.
Audra Ibbetson of Surrey Hills, VIC has been awarded a Designer Rugs Highly Commended Award for her design 'Industry'.
A long collaboration with Designer Rugs and Fred Hoskings has allowed iscd students to work on actual design industry briefs, and if successful see their award wining designs come to life. Congratulations to all winning entries, which will be on display at the North Sydney campus until 30 July 2010.
FYI ~ Skype has come to iscd.
The International School of Colour and Design is continually embracing technology so is now offering SKYPE for it's Distance Education students to interact with Educators via live video conferencing. Talk to your Educator today to organise a SKYPE date!
Download the software for free at SKYPE.COM
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 Student Graduation Evenings :: RIPE
Every July and December the International School of Colour and Design is proud to celebrate it's students latest accomplishments.
Two hundred graduates from the Foundation and Diploma courses put their hard work on show through the Ripe Exhibition. iscd has watched its students transform from timid first timers who potentially hadn't picked up a paint brush since high school, into confident colourists and designers.
The excited chatter from studio sessions, the infectious buzz from in and out the campus doors as final works are submitted. Making life long friends whilst travelling on their creative journey, the iscd 2010 Mid Year Graduates will be greatly missed around the campus.
Some taking a brave leap into their new careers in the creative industry, others filled to the brim with creative inspiration and fulfilment. Come celebrate, share & experience the excitement this July as the RIPE Student Exhibition continues from 7 to 30 July, 2010.
Congratulations & good luck to iscd's 2010 Mid Year Graduates!
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.
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.
iscd Graduate Kelly Ross @ 2010 HIA Home Show Sydney
This years HIA Sydney Home Show on now, showcases a series of rooms being styled by key industry persons under the theme "International". One of these people is the International School of Colour and Design's Graduate and Drawing & Rendering short course Educator, Kelly Ross.
The select few were asked to choose and submit reasoning behind their choice of international city to support their design for an interior to be put on display at the Show. Kelly chose Berlin, Germany and this is why...
Berlin...
"Eclectic and unique, Berlin is home to a bustling international community and cutting edge art scene. With its tumultuous history and clash in ideas this city has helped define the modern world. On the streets of Berlin many philosophical, scientific and political ideas were born. As a divided city it became a symbol of both liberty and oppression, a state of mind, everyone's city. All free men wherever they live are citizens of Berlin".
Then came the journey of sourcing, designing, approaching, drawing, redrawing and scratching beneath the surface of Kelly's little knowledge of the influential city, she gave her self a challenge.
"In designing the room the foremost challenge/consideration and perhaps point of the exhibition was to produce awareness. Approaching suppliers is the only way forward to realising the space you want to manifest with NO budget!"
Kelly found this chair on the side of the road in Maroubra, Sydney and imagined it in Violet velvet. Not having the money to reupholster it she thought about her options. She had been aware of manufacturer EDIT doing unusual pieces so sent a photo of the chair and approached them to reupholster it. The end result a kitch Violet/Floral recovering.
Kelly's realisation meant that all elements in the room had to have 1 or 2 fall back positions. She mentioned good relations needed to be established and kept with suppliers so they didn't renegotiate on offers made in the spur of the moment, hungry for advertising and latter review it all as inconvenient. Advertising is an essential part of negotiating product from suppliers when using their products.
Wanting a very euro driven look and some unusual pieces made it easy for Kelly in many senses, yet in other respects very hard too. Make the decision yourself by attending the show from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th May at Sydney's Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.
iscd will also be hosting two workshops and a seminar everyday, be sure to Book Your Place Now