Object Future 2013

This exhibition has been created to allow all creatives and designers to show their work in a gallery environment. As there are not enough avenues these days to expose the amazing work of Australian designers and creatives.

Key Information

Submissions deadline : 29th of March 

Where: 322 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy 3065

When: 2nd - 16th of May

For more information on the exhibition concerning space, submissions and all other aspects please contact suzannah@bsgart.com.au

brunswickstreetgallery.squarespace.com

Temple & Webster + Inside Out - Emerging Designer Award

Temple and Webster have teamed up with Inside Out. They have chosen the established/emerging designers that have caught their eyes. A group of 10 designers has been chosen and voting has already started. The voting closes on Australia day, perfect day to celebrate Australian design!

The ten designers showcase a range of designs from craft and textile design to furniture and lighting that inspires and amalgamates technology and tradition.

Here are the Ten Designers:


Andre Hnatojko

Ash Allen

Chris Hardy

Daniel & Emma

Kate Stokes

Ilias Fotopoulos

Matt Prince

Surya Graf

Tamara Maynes

Tate Anson



Please have a look at these designers Profiles and vote for who you think should be the recipient of a very generous grand prize of $5,000 and a lift out in Inside Out Magazine.



http://www.templeandwebster.com.au/eda/

Amass - Workshop

So to start the year 2013 off  I have been working on building a workshop on the side of the garage. Last year the old shed (50-60years old) reached its expiry date, well it reached it along time ago actually. But we finally decided to knock it down. It was interesting to see what it was made from. All the weatherboards, rafters, studs were Oregon. Most of it was either rotten, but I did manage to salvage some worth while boards that can be machined up.

Anyways I just wanted to post some progress pictures of the project that should keep me busy until university starts back in March. Most of the work has been a combined effort of the whole family. But most of it has been done by myself and my Father (Don't worry he's a qualified builder).

My brother giving a helping hand

It is amazing what we had in that small shed!

I drafted up the plans for the workshop on Autocad

Bit of exercise digging all those holes!

I will post more pictures as soon as more progress is made! The final product will house some machinery to allow me to produce my furniture and also for uni projects in the future. Some call it "Man Cave".


Peace out

Research - Sheet Metal Folding & Casting

So for Materials and Manufacturing class at University we were given an assignment brief to research a particular production method. We had to write out general info about the method along with pros and cons. Also display through illustrations and pictures, clearly what we learnt onto a A3 board. 

I looked into all the different dies that you can get for these press brakes. There are so many different profiles out there! The press brake inset is worth about 30k, and that is a cheap Chinese one. This one that is in my mates workshop!

We also had to along with researching a production method, experience the casting method. A demonstration was done at University. But the casting method was up to us. I chose to make my die/pattern out of Pine. Next I made a MDF box to house the pattern and the Silicone. Overall is was a good experience!

Christmas Cards 2012

So every year myself and my mum design and make our own cards for close friends and family. We usually use a combination of digital print, fabric, cardboard. I guess it all depends on what the card design is!

First off we drew a rough sketch on paper of the front illustration for the card. Then I scanned it in and traced over it in Illustrator until it matched what we wanted.

Then it was a process of trial and error until we felt that all the other illustrations suited the card theme which was a Poinsettia plant. 

We then printed the card on A4 and then stuck on fabric to give the whole card depth and tactility. We also added in glitter in the middle of front Poinsettia illustration. Then at last the finishing touch of my mums beautiful hand writing for the recipient inside and on the back.

InDesign layout with Illustrations on each page

Here is mum working on the cards

 

Not hard to cover the table!

They are looking fine!

Front of the card

Rear of card

Dagmars 2nd Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Dagmar!

Dale has been working hard!

•  Dale Hardiman launches POLLY. Which are cups made from Polymer wax.
•  New shop design by LIKE BUTTER
•  New window display by Melbourne Architects Half Half

Key Information

Where: 157 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, Melbourne.

When: Friday 14th December

Time: 6:00pm  -  8:00pm






http://dagmarrousset.com

Popper Pendant - Andre Hnatojko

Andre Hnatojko's light was part of Tongue & Grooves new product range launch last week. His light has been in many exhibitions over the past year or so. Fringe Furniture 2012 and London Design Festival were two of the exhibitions it appeared in.

Go check out them out!

Andre Hnatojko

Popper Pendant- Spun Aluminium, Powdercoated.

http://www.tongueandgroove.com.au/hnatojko

Workshopped 2012 - Moore Park Supa Centre

The Workshopped 2012 Exhibition continued on to the More Park Supa Centre to give more exposure to the public. This put the products on display in a shopping environment where people everyday come to view products in the flesh.

The Exhibit was on at Supa Centre Moore Park from the 14th November - 25th November. I didn't personally get to check out the exhibit at the centre but I think the pictures do it justice!

Images Courtesy of :      http://www.workshopped.com.au

AD12 Furniture Exhibition - RMIT

Furniture will be on display from the 2012 graduates of Associate Degree in Design (Furniture). These furniture pieces show the final product of countless hours of constant design, experimentation & prototyping. 




Exhibition Information


Melbourne Central

Level 2, Lonsdale St Overpass


28th November - 3rd December




Here are some pictures of some of the furniture that will be there! 

Popper Light - Andrew Hnatojko

Perch Graffiti - Jaz Wood

The Clam Chair - Ben Brayshaw, Ben Grand and Don Abeyratne

Centre Piece - Jack Lewis and Josh Tuulakitan

Lionheart Stool - Ash Allen

Sticks and Stones - Ash Allen

 Franklin Table - Ash Allen

 

Make your own Glue - Gelatine Glue

Gelatine Based Glue

Gelatine is derived from collagen a protein substance that exists in the ligaments, tendons and tissues of mammals. “Gelatin is a purified protein, derived from the selective hydrolysis of collagen”1 Most Gelatine on the shelf is used for edible purposes such as jelly desserts, marshmallows and powdered milk. 

It is produced by boiling all the tissues, ligaments and tendons of animals. But the actual process to produce gelatine powder or sheets is lengthy. 

1  )      Pretreatment

2  )      Washing

3  )      Extraction

4  )      Purification

5  )      Drying

6  )      Grinding

7  )      Blending and quality control

The purpose of using Gelatine in this glue is that it forms the binding agent for other materials. After cooling it becomes a rubber like material. It is ‘thermo glue’ in that it can be re-heated for re-application. It is water soluble and is 100% natural.

Glycerin is an organic compound derived from either plant oils or animal fats. It is used in foods to keep them sweet and moist. Its attributes are that it is odourless and does appear as a clear liquid.

 Vinegar is used to provide some sort of resistance barrier against mold and bacteria.

Recipe : Basic gelatine glue

Ingredients 

  6          Tablespoons of Water

  4          Tablespoons of Gelatine Powder

  2          Tablespoons of White Vinegar

  2          Tablespoons of Glycerine

  2          Hand full of wood shavings

Bring the water in a pot to the boil. Turn off the heat and add the gelatine and mix until all clumps are gone. Add the white vinegar and then the glycerine and stir well. Add in Wood shavings and stir in. Allow mixture to cool.

The reason I added in wood shavings was to give the glue more rigidity and strength. I also mixed in Aluminium powder in another experiment which gave the final cured glue less elasticity and higher rigidity. For this application I am using the glue as a binding agent for the wood shavings. If you want to just use this solely as glue then don’t add in the shavings.

Powdered Gelatine, Glycerine, Aluminium Powder, White Vinegar, Wood shavings

Add in water, boil water

Turn off heat, Add Gelatine Powder

Mix in Gelatine well

Move Glue over to a Plastic tub

Here I am mixing in Wood shavings

The glue has dried, Thick  and rigid with rubber like properties.

 Reference Quote 1: http://www.pbgelatins.com/about-gelatin/