KBDi Designer Awards 2019: Meet the Judging Panel
Judging the KBDi Designer Awards is no mean feat. The process begins with an intensive critique of every individual entry, where each entrant’s work is assessed against comprehensive judging criteria. Based on this assessment, entries are allocated a final...
read moreDoes reality tv need a reality check?
Design and trade professionals have long endured a love-hate relationship with home renovation shows. While those of us in the industry sometimes grit our teeth through the unfolding ‘miracle makeovers’, we have to accept that everyday Australians can’t...
read moreStaron® Design Awards 2019 Open for Entries
A message from our Silver Sponsor, AustaronStaron® Solid Surfaces is a quality surfaces material that is a leading product in the solid surface industry. The design versatility made possible by using Staron® is extensive, and we have seen some simple,...
read moreBlum has the right fitting for thin furniture fronts
A message from our Gold Sponsor, BlumBlum has responded to the growing demand for design differentiation and customised furniture by developing an innovative fixing system for thin fronts for lift systems, doors and pull-outs. Making minimalist furniture...
read moreThe ‘icon’ Rettangolo generates a new work of art
To celebrate the 15 years of the Gessi Rettangolo Bathroom Range, Gessi has refreshed its Rettangolo range, which includes the launch of a new version of Rettangolo, Rettangolo K.This beautiful new design showcases the classic square tapware design with a...
read moreLaminex and Dulux®: A colour partnership
A message from our Diamond Sponsor, LaminexTwo of Australia’s biggest design brands have launched a palette of paired colourways, so it’s now easier than ever to create seamless interiors.A guiding principle for new product development at Laminex is to...
read moreFunctionality and aesthetics in design
A message from our Silver Sponsor, HettichThe link between design and quality of life has long been established, though the extent to which the former impacts the latter is still being investigated. Recently, tech giant HTC surveyed more than 2100...
read moreInsta-inspiration v Insta-imitation
We often need to kickstart a great design by finding a little gem of inspiration; in an earlier article, we shared how Members have been inspired by objects of sentimentality, the landscape surrounding a client’s home, the architectural bones of a building...
read moreBeautiful, healthy surfaces
A message from our Silver Sponsor, StaronThe most used surface in the kitchen is the benchtop. Consider this when selecting your benchtop surface, and opt for a product that is durable as well as beautiful. Staron®Solid Surfaces is made of safe natural...
read moreThe Makings of Minosa
If there’s one thing we know for sure at KBDi, it’s that Members arrive in our unique niche from a variety of pathways. We’ve learned that some of our best designers have landed in their roles after years – sometimes decades – of honing their skills in...
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