28/05/2026
A great few days exploring Melbourne Design Week.
We visited Ross Gardam Lighting in Brunswick, Tom Fereday's exhibitions, NAU Design, and The Lost Hide at Abbotsford Convent.
The biggest takeaway? The way materials and finishes are being used right now:
- aged and smoked metals
- textured surfaces
- warm lighting
- sculptural forms
- natural fabrics and soft palettes
What struck us was how connected lighting, furniture and architectural hardware feel as a single conversation. The strongest spaces weren't loud or over-designed. They felt calm, thoughtful and deeply tactile.
Heading back to Tasmania with plenty of inspiration.