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The changing nature of design media and the role of writers in promoting ethical design were two reoccurring themes that emerged at the Object Subject conference, ADC Creative Strategy Associate Penny Craswell reflects on the event.

Jo Jarosinska is a UNSW Art & Design student, who is currently in her honours year of a Bachelor of Design degree. She has completed an internship at the Australian Design Centre working on the inaugural Sydney Craft Week.

As part of DESIGN Canberra, the Australian Design Centre’s Object Shop will showcase a collection of pieces by Canberra-based makers Harriet Schwarzrock, Chelsea Lemon, Peter Bollington and Richilde Flavell. 

Twenty-seven leading cultural organisations have formed the Sydney Culture Network, launched last week at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

It’s a wrap. This year, over 90 organisations across Sydney took part in the inaugural Sydney Craft Week. Working in a myriad of mediums across 45 suburbs of Sydney, this year’s festival was an overwhelmingly positive experience, which was embraced wholeheartedly by the craft community and lovers of handmade. 

Australian Design Centre is delighted to announce eight new Australian Design Honourees for their extensive contributions to craft and design in Australia.

The inaugural Sydney Craft Week will be held from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 October 2017. Find out what's on at ADC during this ten-day festival celebrating the beauty of the handmade and the pleasure of making.

ADC touring exhibition Lola Greeno: Cultural Jewels was recently on display at Redland Art Gallery in Queensland. ADC's Lisa Cahill spent some time with Emma Bain, Director of Redland Art Gallery to find out how the exhibition experience was and discover more about the venue.

WORKSHOPPED17 is a platform for both new and established product, furniture and lighting designers. We spoke to WORKSHOPPED Producer Raymond Scott to find out more about the event. 

Sydney is in the running to claim the title World Design Capital 2020. Lisa Cahill spoke to ADC's Australian Design Honouree Tim Horton (NSW Architects Registration Board) about why he thinks the proposal is important and what it means for Sydney in a time of massive urban and population growth.