Ric Gath, an Australian surfer-inventor, created the first surf-specific helmet in 1989, redefining surf safety and leaving a lasting legacy in protective design, despite industry resistance.Read More →
The 1971 Nota Type IV ‘Fang’ prototype is a significant Australian sports car, offering high performance, lightweight design, and bridging the gap between race and street-legal vehicles.Read More →
Gordon Andrews, influential Australian designer known for diverse work, including banknote design, showcased international style amidst mid-20th century. Legacy continues to inspire.Read More →
Charles Wilson, a Sydney-based designer rooted in rural New South Wales, creates functional art honoring natural materials. His designs blend beauty and innovation.Read More →
The Qantas logo, with its iconic ‘Flying Kangaroo’, symbolizes national identity and graphic design evolution. It embodies balance, movement, and Australian heritage.Read More →
Fred Lowen, a German-Australian designer, fled Nazi Germany and found success in Australia. His iconic furniture ranges and enduring legacy inspire designers globally.Read More →
Akira Isogawa, an Australian contemporary fashion designer, is known for his elegant simplicity, traditional Japanese techniques, and luxurious fabrics. He collaborates with high-profile brands and celebrities, and has international recognition. Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa focuses on women’s fashion and has won awards for his designs. He is passionate about animal protection and has been honored with postage stamps.Read More →
Annie Coop, a Sydney-based designer, owns a vibrant textile studio in Australia, known for its refined yet whimsical fabric line with unique geometric designs.Read More →
Helen Abson, who trained as an architect, is an Australian designer. She pursued architecture for five years; founded ZAB Design where she designed fabrics that exhibited a preoccupation for texture achieved through pattern and colour.Read More →
Klaus Moje was a renowned glass artist known for innovations in the art of glass fusion. He also significantly contributed to academia by founding the Australian National University School of Art Glass Workshop.Read More →