LA ISLA | t – magazines best product of the year 2018

SANCAL, a leading manufacturing company of contemporary design, have taken out  T-Magazines Best Product of the Year for 2018 with La Isla.  T Magazine’s debut Design Awards ceremony sought out to recognise designers who demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking, originality, talent, impact and creative vision, and products that are innovative and progressive, can integrate with the environment, […]

BREAK THE MOULD | graduation 2018

On Friday the 11th of January we came together to celebrate our Graduates of 2018. HDS encourages bold and disruptive design that is produced once a deep understanding of traditional design values are met. You must first learn the rules to break the rules! Staying true to traditional design practices does not mean they are left in […]

WORKSHOP | rustic wreaths & native arrangements

The Storekeeper & Co are joining up with some locals to bring you a gathering at the foot of the Watagans with like-minded folks to nourish your souls and get your hands creating. Elissa, master floral designer from Wandering Flora, is a local from the Lake Macquarie area, who puts heart into everything she creates. […]

EVENT | The Brief

Set in a relaxed atmosphere, we invite leading designers to deconstruct project briefs and open engaging discussions about the design industry. September’s edition we are thrilled to host Ian Wrightson from Wrightson Stewart! Ian will be taking you through one of their latest commissions, Wilston Project, from initial brief through to completion..and beyond! Wilston Project […]

MID YEAR INTAKE | interiors, events + graphic

MID YEAR INTAKE CERT IV INTERIORS, EVENTS + GRAPHIC JOIN US for an awesome night, meet some of our HDS trainers and industry people. Ask any questions you have about curriculum, dates, prices, career opportunities etc. EXPLORE HDS purpose built + exciting studio spaces DISCOVER industry hacks + how to be your own boss GET […]