Talking Design

Sruli Recht studied fashion at RMIT University before setting off for overseas. He briefly set up his own studio in Melbourne, creating bespoke suits before heading off to Europe. Recht worked for the late Alexander McQueen and a couple of years established his own studio in Iceland -Recipient of Menswear Designer in Berlin in 2008, Recht has established a strong following in Europe for his menswe...

Ditrocchio, curator of textiles and fashion at the national gallery of victoria talks about the current Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition which opened on 16th October -tracing the designers work over several decades, since launching his career in 1976. Dirocchio is a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to fashion and provides insights to this exhibition, closing mid-February 2015. Paola's email as r...

Architect Ian Briggs, Design Director of Plus Architecture heralds from Tasmania, where the highest building he saw as a child was six storeys. Now designing some of Australia's many high-rise apartment buildings, many of which have changed Melbourne's skyline. He talks to Stephen Crafti about changes in apartment living and what to expect in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Anne Latreille is one of Australia's most respected writers on gardens, having written several books. Her latest book, Garden Voices, features an extraordinary line-up of landscape architects from the past and present, including Ellis Stones and Edna Walling. Latreille captures the voice of her subjects, as much as their unique landscapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Architects Franco Fiorentini and Frank Marioli share a long history. Both went to the same high school and the same university. They established F2 (the two Franks) and have been working on master planning, offices, together with high end retail and bespoke houses. They recently completed the Marais fashion store at the top of Bourke Street and Paul Smith's flagship store in Collins Street Melbour...

Photographer Tom Evangelidis started out in fashion photography, photographing many of London's top models. However, after returning to Sydney, he was drawn to architecture, particularly buildings that have developed a rich patina over time. His interests have taken him to many cities in Eastern Europe, where a building's decay is beautifully captured. Evangelidis also runs the Black Eye Gallery i...

Interior Designer Fiona Austin, Director of Fiona Austin Designs, enjoys the challenge of renovating and building new homes. Working as an editor for newspapers and housing magazines early in her career, Austin sees the importance of communicating with clients and fulfilling their briefs rather than her own. A passionate crusader for architect-designed homes from the 1950s and 60s, Austin sees the...

Ali Aitken graduated in fine art at RMIT University. While the program focused on painting, Aiken was drawn to sculpture. Her work, like her studio is quite surreal, with her sculpture almost humanistic in feel. Aitken, who has received a number of awards over the years, including The Fresh Award from Craft Victoria in 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Architect Emma Young is co-director of Phooey Architects. Phooey Architects have established a reputation for their sustainable homes. They recycle the materials in a building as much as possible. One of their latest projects, a renovation to a terrace house in North Fitzroy, Melbourne, beautifully captures the practice's distinctive signature. The past and present has been thoughtfully interwoven...

Architect Peter Maddison is widely known as host of television program Grand Designs Australia. However, Maddison is also an extremely talented architect who was at the helm of raising the bar with cafes in Melbourne from the 1990s. As well as hosting the program, he runs his office, covering projects from hospitality to institutional work-even beach houses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Artist Jessica Ledwich's photographs have gone viral. Her strong images displaying women in search of 'perfection' have appeared in newspapers and web sites around the world. Currently completing her Masters in fine art at RMIT, Ledwich explores new territory with her photographs and extraordinary sculptures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alistair Trung studied fashion at the University of Technology in Sydney. Unlike most graduates, Trung established his own label soon after graduating. He has a different take on fashion, summed up by one of the many slogans on his store windows; Fashion Shouldn't Give Women a Nervous Breakdown! A breathe of fresh air in the industry, Trung continues to forge his own path, often collaborating with...

Interior Designer Geraldine Maher, is a Principal at Jackson Architecture. Maher, who studied Interior Design at RMIT University, has be en at the helm of a number of interesting projects, from Rathdowne Place, Carlton to offices for the High Court in Perth. Geraldine gets as much pleasure working on smaller projects, including the occasional residential fit-out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Architect Jeremy McLeod established Breathe Architecture in 2001 after working for a couple of large Melbourne practices; SJB & Fender Katsalidis. Keen to start his own practice, with a strong sustainable bent, McLeod has continued to push the architectural boundaries. His latest project, a development of 24 apartments in Brunswick, known as The Commons, is a new direction in apartment living....

A textile designer, first made a name with Prin Tin Tin in the 1980s. Since then, McManus has been lecturing at RMIT, as well as developing his own body of work - he recently exhibited some of his work at the Melbourne Now exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Crafti talks to RMIT's Professor Paul Gough, Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice President Design and Social Context. Paul's range of skills and experience has seen him produce works as an artist, broadcaster, author and academic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Crafti chats with successful fashion designer Linden Blick who, since graduating from Fashion Design at RMIT, has gone on to work for Abercrombie and Fitch and Urban Outfitters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Shane Hulbert, Deputy Head of the School of Art at RMIT University started his career studying Media Arts at the Philip Institute of technology, now part of RMIT's campus. Initially focused on painting, he quickly moved to photography. His work, exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of the Melbourne Now show, displays a different approach to how Australia conveys itself both at...

Tim and Alex Britten-Finschi started the label From Britten just over four years ago. As sons to fashion designer Linda Britten, the name couldn't be more appropriate. Recipient of L'Oreal Young Designer Award a couple of years ago, the menswear label is now sold by leading retailers in Europe and in Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interior Designer Amanda Lynn trained in South Africa before moving to Australia 20 years ago. Working with a select group of Melbourne architects, Lynn enjoys the role of problem solving as well as being in tune with client's needs. From contemporary to working with heritage buildings, Lynn's portfolio of work is diverse. Paramount in the process is the need to clearly communicate with both clien...

Architect Emilio Fuscaldo, Director of Nest Architects, has received numerous awards although his practice was only established a few years ago. From bespoke homes to bars, Fuscaldo shows great understanding of a building before any design decisions are made. Quiet and thoughtful, NEST Architects create houses people want to live in as well as photograph. http://www.nestarchitects.com.au/ Hosted o...

Rick Eckersley trained at Burnley Horticultural College and has been designing gardens for almost 30 years. He has an innate understanding of plants, with his designs seen in some of Melbourne's best gardens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lighting Artist Bruce Ramus started his career in Canada. Drawn to the spectacle of lighting, particularly used for rock concerts, Ramus started to create his own light shows. When he moved to London in the mid-80s, the doors truly opened, working with the likes of David Bowie and U2. He now resides in Melbourne, working with many architects and creatives, presenting buildings in a completely new...

Architect Grant Amon has established a reputation in the hospitality industry with his many bars and cafes. his latest project Mesa Verde in Curtain House in Melbourne's CBD, illustrates Amon's ability to interpret a client's vision, in this case a spaghetti western. However, Amon is also adept at multi-residential work, as well as retail fit-outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Fashion designer Denise Sprynskyj, Senior Lecturer in Fashion at RMIT University, started the label S!X with her Peter Boyd in the early 1990s, soon after they both graduated. They started by using left over fabrics, due to financial necessity and have now built a following for their highly unique deconstructed fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.