This New Zealand-based designer-maker has navigated a unique path from the decks of luxury yachts to the workshop floor, where he now crafts bespoke pieces. Read more
Angharad Summers writes about the morality of making furniture in today’s world of ‘too much stuff’.
It’s not unusual for someone to be drawn to a creative career and not only question whether it is a good idea, but also be questioned by those around them.
Peter Ryan fulfilled a lifelong wish in Franklin, Tasmania learning about new tools, terminology and timbers as he learnt the fundamentals of wooden boat building.
A few years ago Kara Ghasemiani sidestepped a career as an engineer and enrolled in a full time woodworking course in Sweden – and has never looked back.
How can make more of trees? Mark Lilly shows a new way, and says designers should 'never let a good idea fizzle out' but push through to a least a proof of concept stage.
Jono Everett is all about collaboration and community projects, but when it comes to design, that’s a solitary pursuit. Story by Linda Nathan.
Isabel Avendano Hazbun's third solo exhibition is the result of a year spent researching ‘sustainable ancient technologies long discarded in the name of progress’.
Mac Nordman has won international design awards but works as a movie set builder as he seeks to launch a career as a furniture and lighting designer.
For Bim Morton, a lifetime of working with wood has also extended into sourcing and selling his favourite timbers.
The judging panel of six is now complete for Maker of the Year awards. In this video, David Boucher discusses the meaning and value of bespoke making.
Luxury furniture designer David Boucher explains how looking after and understanding your clients is an important part of the bespoke maker’s skillset.
He’s Tasmanian but lives in London. His designs are licensed and made in Europe and elsewhere. His works are in public and private collections. He’s a master of digital design but likes to keep it hands-on...and increasingly, he’s driven by environmental concerns. Meet Brodie Neill.
Making this stool marked a turning point in Todd Atkins' life. “It’s a symbol of my passion and dedication to the craft."
Strolling in Victoria Street, Melbourne, chances are you’ll see Martin Paul working in his street-facing window, immersed in natural light. His assortment of restored wall-mounted instruments date back to the 18th century. Dan Dwyer reports.
Studies in furniture design became a path to learning the woodworking techniques and practices that this designer now regards as life skills.
How making the ‘impossible dovetail’ mallet triggered a new direction in Sam Giudici's life.