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Why unpredictability should be a feature of your next project

Posted on 16/04/201803/06/2020 by admin

Recently I’ve been thinking about how so many of our apparent choices in this digital age are predetermined for us – that we are constantly being directed. Online recommendations steer us away from what is unrelated, unfamiliar and unexpected. This...Read More

Decor+Design, Melbourne – Trend Features revealed

Posted on 27/06/201704/06/2020 by admin

It’s very nearly time for us all to head off to Melbourne for Decor + Design. The show opens on July 20th and across 4 days we'll be presenting the show's trend features including: Keynote Trend Seminar (more…)

The Decor + Design show, Melbourne – Trend Hub materials list

Posted on 20/07/201603/06/2020 by admin

A special Hello to everyone who has visited our Trend Hub at Decor + Design 2016. As promised here is a list of the materials on display on the sample table: Maya Romanoff, Fardis, Moire and Platinum Burnish wallcoverings from Muraspec...Read More

Travel Tips from a Trend Forecaster

Posted on 02/11/201503/06/2020 by admin

One of the best aspects of being a Trend Forecaster is all the travelling I do. I enjoy seeing new places, experiencing different cultures, trying local food and indulging in a spot of shopping. However it's not until very recently that...Read More

Garden Trends: Bringing the indoors outdoors

Posted on 18/05/201503/06/2020 by admin

Back in March I was asked for an interview by a journalist putting together a feature on domestic gardens for the Sainsbury's Bank/Guardian co-hub. They wanted a glimpse of possible changes 10 years into the future, specifically how the way...Read More

Spring Summer 2016: Modern design lessons from Ancient Japan

Posted on 13/04/201502/06/2020 by admin

As we look ahead with enthusiasm to a future filled with wearable technology, haptic interfaces, augmented reality and smart everything, let's be mindful to also look back and continue to learn from innovations and wisdom of the past. Natural dye techniques, wood...Read More