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Talking Design

RMIT University

Talking Design is a fortnightly podcast review of design in all its facets - from architecture to industrial design, from fashion to automotive design. It features interviews with prominent designers and expert analysis from RMIT University academics. Talking Design is produced by experienced journalist Stephen Crafti and sponsored by RMIT.

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00:25:31

Alex And Georgie Cleary, Alpha 60 - Talking Design...

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2016/06/03

Siblings Alex and Georgie Cleary, creative directors of fashion label Alpha 60, started their fashion business by producing a range of shirts for family and friends. Now with 10 shops in Melbourne, Sydney and more recently in Perth, the duo combine style with a great sense for business. Alex started his career as an engineer while Georgie as a graphic designer. Alex partially cites their success as having an ability to solve problems as much as coming up with new ideas for the 10 women's collections

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00:28:11

Stephen Javens, KPDO Architects - Talking Design...

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2016/05/20

Architect Stephen Javens started his career studying Arts at the University of Queensland. However, seeing the demise of many heritage building in Brisbane during the late 1970s and 80s, changed his focus, graduating in architecture from RMIT University in the mid-1980s. With life and business partner interior designer Kerry Phelan, the duo, both directors of KPDO Architects, are helping to sensitively reshape Melbourne.

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00:24:57

Tracey Atkins, Goldeneye Media - Talking Design 2016,...

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2016/05/05

Tracey Atkins, former television presenter and journalist joined forces with marketing whiz Janette Kendall a few years ago to create Golden Eye Media. When Atkins was asked to interview a 'speaking' furry toy in the late 1990s, she knew it was time to start her own venture. Golden Eye Media now roams the world filming luxurious homes. Part of their success has been in telling a great story about each property and the history uncovered with each gem.

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00:38:30

Stephen Ryan, Gardener And Horticulturalist - Talking...

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2016/04/22

Stephen Ryan trained in Garden & Turf Management at Oakleigh Technical College. Rather than focusing on design, Ryan was more fascinated by plants. A former presenter of Gardening Australia and with his own nursery Dicksonia Rare Plants at Mt. Macedon where he was raised. Ryan has a great deal to pass on to garden enthusiasts.

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00:28:14

Urban Planner Wendy Lasica - Talking Design 2016, Ep4

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2016/04/08

Wendy Lasica started her career as a dancer/choreographer, working in New York in the early 1980s. By the late 1980s, she was ready to return to Melbourne. A rich number of decades followed producing both work for dance and for theatre. More recently Lasica graduated with a Masters Degree in Urban Planning. Lasica brings to planning a sense of 'production', and a fresh perspective on what makes cities work.

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00:27:31

Melissa Jackson, Milliner - Talking Design 2016 Ep3

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2016/03/24

Melissa Jackson started her career studying textiles at RMIT University, graduating in the late 1980s. With a downturn in manufacturing at that time, Jackson headed to London, enrolling in the prestigious Central St. Martins School of Fashion. Returning to Melbourne, Jackson got her break at Christines in Flinders Lane, when a number of imported hats were held up on the wharf in peak cup season. Years later, Melissa Jackson is still creating unique and sculptural hats for some of Melbourne's best

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00:30:27

Martino Gamper - Talking Design 2016, Ep2

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2016/03/10

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00:22:57

Interior Designer Caecilia Potter - Talking Design...

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2016/02/17

Interior Designer Caecilia Potter started her career studying chemical engineering before changing to arts law. But travels to places such as South Africa, in particular the wilderness areas made her reassess her future path. Potter, now director of Atticus & Milo, studied Interior Design at RMIT University and now designs everything from residential to commercial fit-outs.

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00:27:03

Christopher Boots, Lighting Designer - Talking...

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2015/12/11

Christopher Boots is one of Australia's leading lighting designers. Initially working for Mance Design, Boots now produces exquisite lighting working directly with architects and designers both here and abroad. While his designs vary in scale and detail, his hallmark pieces often include hundreds of crystals.

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00:33:30

Architect Bruce Trethowan - Talking Design 2015, Ep.15

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2015/11/13

Architect Bruce Trethowan has been instrumental in rejuvenating many of Melbourne's landmarks, including the recently opened Chanel flagship store on the corner of Russell Street and Flinders Lane. While Trethowan Architects takes such buildings forward, he also responds to its past. Corlyule, a historic homestead in Victoria, a collaboration with heritage architect Bryce Raworth, which received an Architecture Award (AIA Victorian Chapter) is indicative of the high calibre of work from this

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00:25:16

Photographer Nicole England - Talking Design 2015,...

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2015/10/23

Photographer Nicole England studied photography at Elam, the fine arts school at Auckland University before pursuing photography in the fashion and advertising industry. And in the early 2000s, joined the POL Oxygen team, a prestigious Australian design publication. But in 2008, England was ready to start working on her own, capturing extraordinary homes in Australia and abroad.

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00:17:28

Director And Curator Of Sagra Gallery, Geri Williams...

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2015/09/18

Geri Williams has had a diverse career, initially studying Arts at Queensland University. But she was drawn to television and became a reporter for a number of media outlets in Cairns. While working as a television producer for SBS and ABC television, she produced a design series Nest based on the home. Williams most recent position is with Sagra Gallery in Malvern, working as both a director and curator.

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00:25:50

Lucy Marczyk, Interior Designer - Talking Design...

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2015/09/04

Interior designer Lucy Marczyk is an Associate Senior Designer with interior design practice Nexus Designs. She talks about her recent visit to the Milan furniture fair, as well as discussing a few key projects by Nexus Designs, including a one-off designed ferry interior fit-out which required a different approach to high-end residential housing,

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00:29:44

Mark O'Dwyer, Co-director H20 Architects - Talking...

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2015/08/21

Architect Mark O'Dwyer, co-director of H2O Architects has established a reputation for bringing considerably more to even the most utilitarian building. H20's recent Genebank for grain storage, located in Horsham, is just one example. The colours of the surrounding landscape is beautifully integrated into the design. As memorable is H20's library, inspired by artist Howard Arkley.O'Dwyer looks outside the bounds of architecture and continually seeks inspiration in everything from fine art, theatre

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00:22:23

Samantha Sivarajah - Talking Design 2015, Ep10

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2015/07/06

Samantha Sivarajah has studied a number of programs at RMIT University. Initially studying furniture design, Samantha then enrolled in Interior Design. A couple of years later, her interests changed to sculpture and finally Gold & Silver Smithing. Passionate about design, Samantha now operates the Design Dispensary in Gertrude Street Fitzroy, sourcing some of the most innovative household products from countries such as Berlin.

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00:22:26

Emma Goodsir, Owner Of E.g.etal - Talking Design...

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2015/06/23

Emma Goodsir, owner of e.g.etal, studied Gold & Silversmithing at RMIT University before establishing a gallery for contemporary jewellery in Melbourne 17 years. A great supporter of Australian & New Zealand contemporary jewellers, Goodsir looks for both technique and how ideas are expressed.

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00:31:30

Andrew Piva, Director Of B.e. Architecture - Talking...

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2015/06/05

Architect Andrew Piva, a director of b.e. Architecture, has been with the Melbourne practice for almost 13 years. While the practice is adept in all architectural fields, from commercial to multi-residential, it has built a name for bespoke housing. Refined and beautifully appointed homes receive as much attention to interior detailing as the gardens surrounding them. The architects take an active role in creating the landscapes as much as the interior detailing.

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00:27:19

Dean Gaylor, Director Of Mance Design - Talking...

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2015/05/12

Dean Gaylor, an industrial designer, is director of Mance Design. Established by the late Geoffrey Mance, Gaylor speaks honestly about the issues facing lighting designers in Australia. Like his predecessor, Gaylor designs bespoke lighting for architects and interior designers and works between smaller domestic projects to large commercial projects both in Australia and overseas

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00:24:16

Steve Calhoun, Founding Director Tract Consultants -...

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2015/04/24

A graduate of Harvard University, Landscape Architect Steve Calhoun came to Melbourne in the late 1970s to take up a position with a landscape architecture practice. Upon his arrival, he was also handed the responsibility of teaching landscape architecture at RMIT. And a few years later he established an undergraduate program at the University. Calhoun, one of Australia's most respected designers, is Founding Director of Tract Consultants and continues to open new doors as to the scope of

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00:26:25

Tony Newsham, Vice President Of Comme Des Gardons -...

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2015/04/10

Tony Newsham came from the United Kingdom in the early 1970s not knowing what to do as a career. Five years later, he opened Trellini in Melbourne and later in Sydney, what would eventually be one of Australia's meccas for high fashion in menswear. After almost 20 years forging a path, Newsham went onto become Vice President of Comme des Gardons on New York, where he resided for 13 years. An extraordinary fashion trajectory!

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