Designing Australia

Pour a wine and unwind with Dave in this festive solo episode as he walks through the 12 biggest lessons he’s learned as an interior designer, from networking, communication, and boundaries to confidence, creativity, and charging what you’re worth. This reflective end-of-year special dives into the realities of building a design career: the wins, the mistakes, the messy client moments, and the qui...

In this episode of Designing Australia , Dave chats with Brisbane designer and good wine drinking buddy, Kirsty Duncan , founder of Bearcanvas Interiors, an award-winning studio known for creating timeless, intuitive spaces that reflect how people truly live. Together, they unpack the reality of imposter syndrome in the design industry; the quiet doubt that can creep in, whether you’re just starti...

In this episode of Designing Australia , Dave sits down with Brisbane builder Dan Murray , Director of Finer Touch Projects , to explore what true collaboration between designers and builders really looks like. With a simple philosophy — to build cool things, well — Dan shares how early communication, transparency, and mutual respect can transform a project from functional to exceptional. Together...

Art is personal, powerful, and sometimes, a little intimidating. In this episode of Designing Australia , Dave sits down with Virginia Bishop , founder of Virginia Bishop Interiors , to talk about the art of selecting and curating artwork for clients’ homes. With more than three decades of experience working across Australia and internationally, Virginia shares how she helps clients move beyond “d...

Bathrooms aren’t just functional spaces; they can also be a reflection of our values. In this episode, Dave speaks with Kacie Evans , founder of Harlen Design , an Australian brand designing solid timber vanities with a strong focus on social and environmental responsibility. Kacie shares the story behind Harlen, what inspired her to create the brand, and the unique considerations of working with...

In this episode of Designing Australia , host Dave Harvey sits down with Brisbane-based interior designer Pettina Eckart-Watts , the creative force behind Cocoon Interiors . Known for her layered, considered approach to interiors, Pettina has built a reputation for creating spaces that are both soulful and refined. We dive into her design ethos, including her philosophy of starting with the rug as...

Welcome to Designing Australia, the podcast that dives behind the glossy images and into the real work of interior design. Host Dave Harvey introduces the series and shares what’s ahead: honest conversations with Australia’s leading designers about kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, fabrics, outdoor living, and more.