Decoration + Design

The Decoration + Design trade fair in Melbourne was a huge success showcasing the diverse array of exhibitors on show, new trends in soft furnishings and interiors, and new suppliers from emerging designers to established leaders.
This short film chats to some of the D+D exhibitors including the emily ziz style studio and their unique range of South African homewares and interior decor products, Enjoy Lighting with their incredible Flameless Candles, as well as feedback from visitors to the show.
We look forward to seeing you at the next D+D co-located with the Australian International Furniture Fair from 1 – 3 February, 2012 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
To register visit, www.decorationdesign.com.au

via Hemptech

The search for a fashionable textile that is both natural and innovative in design has been a long time search for many interior designers and home decorators. Finally a high quality product has arrived, that is not only cutting edge in its design but is also a sustainable product. Hemptech creates original high quality natural fabrics from within their New Zealand Design Studio for the Australasian soft furnishing and interior design industry.

But what do we mean exactly by natural fibres? Well for Hemptech, this equates to products that have been gifted by nature, which they then weave into beautiful fabrics to enhance either modern or traditional interiors. The new Hemptech range is a 37% hemp and 63% New Zealand wool mix, making it 100% natural fibres with New Zealand design and manufacture.

Why hemp? The natural, sustainable and durable qualities of hemp and wool combine to make a fabric for the future.
“It’s about embracing the natural. It’s about relishing the beauty. It’s about treading lightly on the planet,” says Hemptech director Mark Lucas.
“Pure New Zealand wool woven together with the age old fibre, Hemp gives Molesworth a special character that will give many years of pleasure.”

Hemptech was a feature at the recent Decoration + Design trade show in Melbourne.
If you wish to attend the next D+D from 1 – 3 February 2012 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, visit www.decorationdesign.com.au to register.

We are pleased to announce the return of AIFF – Australian International Furniture Fair from 1-3 February, 2012 along with the popular, co-located Decoration + Design to the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. This is the first buying trade fair on the event calendar with a stellar line-up of new releases by Australian and international manufacturers and wholesalers, leading soft furnishings, interior products, homewares and much more.
This also marks the return of THE EDGE international design competition and innovation showcase for the hottest talent in furniture and lighting design and it is now open for applications.
Launched in 2004, THE EDGE at the Australian International Furniture Fair is Sydney’s finest place for new and emerging furniture designers from Australia and across the globe.
With no application fee and no participation fee for those selected, THE EDGE has become a coveted industry entry platform for the Australasian market.

For your chance to show your latest product at THE EDGE 2012 submit your application by Wednesday 26 October 2011 at 5pm AEST.
Awards are presented in the categories commercial, concept, and student and for the most sustainable design across all entries.
To download the application form, head to www.aiff.net.au
If you have further questions contact the curator on +61 3 8672 1228, or email theedge@aec.net.au