Emerging Homewares Designers: Australia’s Thirteen Best Talents

Guy is a multi-disciplinary designer working in product design, graphics and installation. He produces critical objects informed by history, philosophy and experimental methodology. He holds a Masters in Humanitarian Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven and Bachelor of Design (1st) from University of New South Wales’ College of Fine Art.

Coco established her design studio, Marz Designs, in 2010 after graduating from the University of Canberra. Inspired to push boundaries of many mediums and functions, she has since developed her own style as a diverse and confident designer. Her energies are focused on product, lighting and furniture, and is forever seeking new ways of solving problems and creating beautiful, functional items.

As a trained design engineer, Ben has a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing principles. He utilises cutting edge production technologies combined with traditional materials, which has led to developing a unique and contemporary aesthetic in his work. Ben operates design studio ANAESTHETIC, located in Sydney.

Dale & Adam are interested in simplifying objects to their bare essentials without compromising on aesthetic values, while also minimising materials and processed by working with manufacturers involved in the development of everyday materials and objects. The duo has won great renown and awards for their range of exquisite copper pendants and rubber & dowel floor lights.

Viktor & Edward collaborate together under their design banner Copper, which is a product development consultancy servicing clients from medical to homewares. Their work incorporates a philosophy and willingness to embrace nature and to consider all biological imperatives, including a sense of human emotion.

Liam focused on furniture and lighting, and strives to express ideas through materiality and form with products that are a union of high design and efficient production. His aesthetic is simple yet bold, elegant yet subtle and always executed with attention to detail. He has spent time living in Japan, which has a vital influence on his current practice and design sensibility.

Rowen graduated with a Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design (first class honours) from University of Technology, Sydney. He has travelled extensively during his career, and has had renowned clients including Volkswagen, Peugeot, Railcorp and Lusail. Inspired to create enjoyment in the use of day-to-day objects, he seeks to balance line, proportion and volume.

Establishing Evie Group in 2010, this duo covers a range of award winning homewares, lighting and furniture pieces inspired by American modernism and the simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design. Their underlying philosophy is to create designs that are carefully considered, elegant and timeless in their aesthetic.

Cindy-Lee launched Lightly in 2005 with an acclaimed range of homewares and lighting inspired by doilies and lace. Marrying the aesthetics of traditional craft with cutting-edge technology, she established a new decorative style dubbed “Nanna Technology’ that has since become a signature throughout Lightly’s work.

Andy Grigor 

Andy is dedicated to designing engaging and unique products for everyday solutions. With a real passion and an eye for detail, his desire to create beautiful objects is expressed in his diverse mix ranging from bespoke furniture to lighting. Andy has won numerous awards both locally and internationally.

Get a vote in now for your favourite emerging designers – voting closes on 12thMay at www.templeandwebster.com.au/eda.