PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT The Pod

The pod is a large privacy chair and is perfect for breakout areas in offices or residential projects. PET chair’s ergonomics allow the user to work comfortably whilst feeling relaxed and separated from the hustle and bustle of daily life. It’s almost a little room-in-room solution.

The shell of the chair is the largest ever produced utilising pressed PET felt technology. This felt allows distinctive properties to increase the sensation of privacy.

The designer behind this great chair is Benjamin Hubert who studied Industrial Design and Technology at Loughborough University and graduated in 2006.

His London based studio was founded shortly afterwards in 2007 and specialises in industrial design across furniture and lighting sectors working with international manufacturers in Europe and Asia. The studio works on a diverse range of projects including both mass produced consumer products to limited editions.

The young and energetic English industrial designer is known for pushing boundaries yet maintaining a simple and organic aesthetic.

Check out this great video about The Pod conception here

BE INSPIRED Milan Design Week 2012

The 51st edition of Milan Design week has come and gone in a flash, showcasing thousands of high quality products destined for the global market.

The new trends at the 2012 Milan Design Week are clearly evidence a sophisticated attention to material. Every project evolves in “a” specific material, respecting its intrinsic qualities and peculiarities. Take, for instance, the “Bois de rose” containers by Massimo Morozzi for Edra: simple geometric modules veneered with strips placed “with no regard for the rules of cabinet-making.” Fabric has reached an all-time high in terms of importance, not so much in terms of patterns or graphics, but as a physical presence: take Patricia Urquiola’s M.a.s.s.a.s. sofa for Moroso, covered with fabric and shaped by asymmetrical lines of stitching, independent of the upholstered base below.

Here’s a snippet of what you could have seen there…

STUDENT PROFILE Rebecca Fitzsimmons

What have you gained from studying at HDS?
-a lot more confidence in my design abilities
-a huge expansion of my knowledge relating to every aspect of design
-a night once a week without kids for me to enjoy learning about design and to enjoy the company of other budding designers.

How have you juggled family with your studies?
It’s not always easy, particularly during the cert 4- trying to paint colour chips with a toddler running around my feet, But all of the work that I’m required to complete at home can usually be done once the kids have gone to bed. I mean, the fact that I was able to continue the course throughout my entire pregnancy and even straight after giving birth to my daughter goes to show that with a bit of time management, and lots of encouragement, it can definitely be done.

What do you love most about design?
I love the feeling of when you get inspired by something, and you begin the design process, and you get on a roll and keep trying new things and adding new things and it’s like you just can’t stop! But when you get to that end result, the feeling of accomplishment is just incredible!

What goals do you have once you have completed your study?
My initial aim is to build brand new homes and, with the diploma of interior design under my belt, decorate them so that they become irresistible to buyers. But week after week, new options and possibilities within the design industry become apparent to me and it’s all just so appealing! So who knows what’ll happen…. the sky’s the limit.

Keep your eye out for Bec and her new adventure with, Visual Masterpiece.

HDS 2011 graduation

HDS recently held its graduation night for 2011 students. Students and family were able to visit the school to view students work before heading to the graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all of the students for all of your hard work in 2011. A range of fantastic work was produced from all classes. On the night certificates were handed out to all graduating students and various awards to high achieving students. A great night was had by all.
 

 
Excellence Awards
Rebecca Fitsimmons, Carlene Pocknall & Nicole Marshall
 

 

 

Achievements Awards
Debi McClelland & Tania Harley
 

 

Colour Planning & Consulting Award
Suzie Pigott & Rachel Bamber
 

 

Snow Rugs Design Award (Sponsored by Snow Rugs)
Christiane King
Snow Rug People Choice Award
Sandee Date
 

 

Kitchen Design Award (Sponsored by Panelle Kitchens)
Nicole Marshall
 

Cream of the Crop Business Award (Sponsored by Mezzanine Media)
Rachel Bamber
 

2012 Dual Diploma Scholarship Recipient (Sponsored by Edstein & Lathams Kitchens)
Tania Harley
 

Student of the Year
Corenne Earl
 

christmas wrapping inspiration

Found Here
 
To wrap up 2011 (yes bad pun) here is some eye candy for wrapping your 2011 presents. There are a number of stores popping up now offering quality paper products and accessories. Inkyco and Telegram Paper are two websites full of paper goodies and inspiration.
 

Found Here
 

Found Here

designer profile – Tanya Fogarty

Tanya Fogarty is a Newcastle based interior designer who has worked in the industry for the last 10 years. Tanya, after working as a nurse for several years, started studying interior design via correspondence however quickly moved onto full time work for Urban Basic Design Studio based at The Junction, Newcastle. Tanya worked her way up from assistant to consultant over a 3 year period gaining valuable industry experience. Over the last 7 years Tanya has been building her own small business while juggling family life.



Tanya’s current project list includes the seasonal set design for fashion displays at Westfield Kotara and Tuggerah, residential apartments and homes around Newcastle, styling of the Macquarie Designer Home on Glebe Rd Adamstown, and the material selection boards for two apartment developments in Newcastle.



Tanya’s tips for interior designers starting out is to network. The majority of Tanya’s clients including her work for Westfield, have come from networking events and word of mouth. She cannot advocate more the importance of networking for gaining work. Other tips are to start small by getting your foot in the door either by working for a paint company, kitchen, tile or furniture showrooms. This experience will help you gain valuable knowledge of not only the particular product you are selling but how to work with clients. Tanya also advocates keeping up to date with the latest products and building a good library of samples.



Westfield Display



Westfield Display

Thank you to Tanya for talking to Hunter Design School and we look forward to seeing her future work.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT The Pod

BE INSPIRED Milan Design Week 2012

STUDENT PROFILE Rebecca Fitzsimmons

HDS 2011 graduation

christmas wrapping inspiration

designer profile – Tanya Fogarty

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT The Pod

BE INSPIRED Milan Design Week 2012

STUDENT PROFILE Rebecca Fitzsimmons

HDS 2011 graduation

christmas wrapping inspiration

designer profile – Tanya Fogarty

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT The Pod

BE INSPIRED Milan Design Week 2012

STUDENT PROFILE Rebecca Fitzsimmons

HDS 2011 graduation

christmas wrapping inspiration

designer profile – Tanya Fogarty

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT The Pod

BE INSPIRED Milan Design Week 2012

STUDENT PROFILE Rebecca Fitzsimmons

HDS 2011 graduation

christmas wrapping inspiration

designer profile – Tanya Fogarty

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT The Pod

BE INSPIRED Milan Design Week 2012

STUDENT PROFILE Rebecca Fitzsimmons

HDS 2011 graduation

christmas wrapping inspiration

designer profile – Tanya Fogarty