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SP R K
The
EQUIP
Issue
DIA
NEWSLETTER
#42
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PREPARED INTERIOR DESIGN
FOR A OR INTERIOR DECORATION?
PURPOSE The public at large regularly intertwines the terms
‘interior design’ and ‘decoration’.
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hat do a balloon, Also in this issue; the five he confusion around Knowing the difference Questions posed by architects,
a brain and a piece talented DIA members who ‘interior design’ and such as how a client wants to
The problem of confusing
of paper all have have just returned from the ‘decoration’ is not live, and the conditions of a
a decorator with an interior
in common? They represent Dulux DIAlogue on Tour surprising given the number of specific site, such as orientation,
designer really unfolds when a
the ways in which the DIA trip to LA and Tokyo, have makeover television programs also fall into the ‘lap’ of an
client doesn’t fully understand
equips designers with skills shared with us their unique and magazines that attempt to interior designer. How a room
the difference between the
to enhance their professional experience, including reaching empower the viewer or the reader is furnished is also integral to a
two. When spaces need to be
lives. Tori Tonzing, from DIA’s #peakimmersion. We also to create their own interiors. brief. But the initial conversation
completely reworked, and a
National Office, created a bold announce the Hong Kong However, for design professionals with an interior designer is
decorator suggests removing
cover illustration which clearly Business of Design Week’s who have spent years gaining a generally more complex than
an internal wall or increasing
shows all these elements at exciting 2018 program and qualification and have been in flipping through fabric swatches
the size of windows, alarm bells
play in ‘The Equip Issue’ of remind all design educators practice for a number of years, the suggested by a decorator. It’s
should ring!
Spark. Inside, you’ll find this to start nominating your best confusion must be a continuous like looking at a light fixture,
demonstrated through features students for the Graduate of ‘thorn’ in their side. and not fully understanding
Selecting paint colours and Each has its own role to play
on Events (see pages 8 and 9), the Year Awards. the highly complex mechanics
fabrics is vastly different to Interior stylists and decorators
the Continuing Professional Those who feel ill equipped to behind the illumination.
removing walls, some which may have their place. Sometimes, a
Development (CPD) program You’ll find covered in the take on a renovation themselves
be structural and supporting a client is simply looking for a
(pages 6 and 7) and in-depth following pages issues that often face a conundrum when it Unfortunately, the two terms,
roof. This is where an interior change in mood, or a feel to a
discussion and information have everything to do with comes to engaging someone to (and sometimes three, including
designer comes to the fore, room or a series of rooms. But
on current issues key to the the topic of clarity. Jargon in revitalise their home. If they’re ‘interior stylist’) are still
working closely with architects for those who want a professional
design community our industry can often prove looking for a relatively simple interchanged as though all mean
or builders. Professional drawings interior design service rather
(pages 3 to 6). confusing for clients, students makeover, an interior decorator the same thing. Take the interior
are prepared by an interior than a makeover, they should
and the broader public. may be an option. stylist who often works with a
designer that allow the project to look carefully at the work of
Stephen Crafti explores the photographer to create an image
go to tender. Builders can then interior designers and make a
difference between ‘interior for a home magazine. It’s often
prepare cost estimates for the call on that basis. Let’s face it it’s
design’ and ‘interior their job to remove furniture or
project and local council officers not like purchasing a new lipstick
decoration’, while DIA CEO, objects from a home that may
can then ensure that drawings to ‘brighten up one’s face’. Using
Jo-Ann Kellock, looks at Selecting paint meet guidelines and stringent
not be considered ‘on trend’. So
people ill equipped in design
the problems the lack of a the owner’s furniture or objects,
legislative framework has for
colours and fabrics building standards. Even smaller
which maybe of sentimental and construction knowledge for
our industry. is vastly different to projects, such as new built-in
value, are regularly consigned a home renovation will remove
joinery, can be priced to ensure
removing walls... a client’s budget is met.
to a cupboard. the ‘gloss’.
Lastly, don’t miss the
feature spread outlining all While the lounge or dining Stephen Crafti
Looking beyond
the details surrounding our For owners too busy to select room may appear pleasing to the
surface treatments
CPD program, something fabric or some new cushions eye on the page of a magazine,
that is central to our focus While interior decorators is it in reality, a comfortable
to brighten up a space, the and even home stylists (used
for equipping you, our decorator can drop in with fabric space to be in? Does this space
members, with skills to for magazines and real estate reflect the owner’s interest or
swatches. Maybe the walls can agents when preparing properties
enhance your professional be repainted to give the room, or their heritage? Does the space
lives and the recognition to sell) have valuable skills, they offer insight into the owners’
series of rooms, a new lease of life. should never be seen as interior
that is attached to becoming ‘Stitching’ various components lives? Unfortunately, this isn’t
an Accredited Designer™. designers. Interior designers not the case! These images are more
together requires a certain flair for only have great understanding
colour and texture, a talent that’s ‘eye candy’ than homes that are
for interior spaces and materials actually lived in and enjoyed.
Claire Beale often inherent with decorators. (including soft furnishings), Cover:
DIA National President but they can also rework an How the DIA equips the
design community.
interior, often working closely
Illustration by Tori Tonzing.
with an architect.
Left and above:
Evolution of lighting design.
Illustration by Jane Connory.
SPARK #42 4 5 SPARK #42
A CASE FOR THE VALUE OF DESIGN
DESIGN ACCREDITATION Government agencies around the world put different values on design.
DIA NSW Councillor Bradley Schott investigates how Australia compares.
Gaslighting is just one of many weapons used to persuade clients
and the sector into believing a lack of qualifications and experience is justified.
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he design sector is he potential impact of For designers, this means we
currently without a design in our national are devaluing our work, as we
legislative framework economy is not can only charge fees based on
to license its designers. The understood and policies are not our costs — not on the value of
benefit of this is that unregulated in place to take advantage of it. what we create.
the sector is free to set its
own standards. However, the In 2009 the Australian Bureau To get a true picture of the
downside is that it leaves the of Statistics (ABS) produced the economic impact of design we
sector vulnerable to market Cultural and Creative Activity must attempt to measure this
forces including market failures Satellite Accounts; this found value creation. This is not easily
and fragmentation. that cultural and creative activity done. A 2004 Danish study found
generated 6.9 per cent of GDP. that over five years “growth in
False claims and the ability to Funding was discontinued and gross revenues is almost 22 per
distort is an unwanted outcome this report was the first and last cent higher for companies that
of the technological age. of its type.¹ employ design compared to
Knowledge transfer can now be companies in general.”⁵
micro credentialled and skills can Some Australian states have
be acquired through quick video produced their own reports The Design Management
demonstration at the learner’s quantifying their creative output, Institute has conducted a ten
discretion. All at low cost. providing figures of between 2.1 year study measuring the market
per cent of Gross Value Added capitalisation of design-led
It’s no surprise then that the term (GVA) in Victoria and 3.9 per cent companies, such as Apple and
‘gaslighting’, which manipulates of Gross State Product in NSW.² Steelcase, relative to the market
a person into questioning and overall (S&P 500). The resulting
second-guessing their reality, is opportunities for growth, unity learning mind set which improves The rest of the world Design Value Index finds that The results will benefit designers
starting to enter the vernacular. and promotion for the design the currency of their knowledge A UK Design Council report in as of 2015 these design-led and society as a whole, because
For designers this means dealing profession will be lost. and skills. 2018 calculated the output of the companies outperformed the everyone deserves to live in a
with those who undermine … opportunities design sector to be 7 per cent S&P by 211 per cent.⁶ Direct comparisons well-designed world.⁹
the value of design education The range of distortions can Whatever unique and of GVA, which roughly equates
start at false claims on materials
for growth, unity progressive scheme the design
are not possible
and the value of applying a to 4.1 per cent of GDP.³ A 2017 DIA's role in measuring value
design process — giving a false meeting Australian Standards, and promotion... sector can come up with to meet New Zealand report found that between countries Bradley Schott
At the recent ico-D Platform
impression of the time and move to replicas being as good as will be lost. its needs is worth exploring. design contributed between Meetings in Beijing, we learned or states…
effort it takes to deliver a quality the originals or free pitches giving It needs to be national and it 4.2 per cent and 4.7 per cent of that the OECD have wanted to
outcome whether it be a product designers opportunities. needs to accommodate the GDP.⁴ Direct comparisons are include design in their national
or service. Or could there be some middle design disciplines. not possible between countries or development index for a number What is the value? Resources:
There are good examples for ground that draws on existing states, as all of these reports have It is fair to say we don’t
1. Australian National Accounts: Cultural
of years but they’re not sure how and Creative Activity Satellite Accounts,
To protect the profession the design sector to draw on legislation and qualifications different definitions of design, really know the value of design
Experimental, 2008-09
Jo-Ann Kellock to measure it. A preliminary 2. Economic Impact of the Victorian Arts and
many design organisations where associations have taken tied to the Australian Quality different methodologies and to Australia. For all this macro-
DIA CEO working paper from 2015 explores Cultural Sector 2013
like the Design Institute of the initiative and established an Framework and brings together report in different units. The only economic research, we are no NSW Creative Industries Action Plan 2013
the linkages between design and
Australia offer accreditation accreditation scheme to protect an alliance of the disciplines consistency across all of these closer to helping an individual
3. The Design Economy 2018
innovation. It concludes that more 4. The Value of design to New Zealand Report
and Continuing Professional their profession. Accountancy to formulate an agreed design reports is their inconsistency. designer explain the value of
research is required but does 2017, p32
Development (CPD) programs. for instance. Who would engage accreditation scheme that is design to their client. It is a 5. Danish Design Council “The Economic Effects
begin to define a set of questions of Design” 2004
CPD programs are usually an accountant that did not have dynamic and allows for discipline These studies consider the wicked problem, but those are
and measurement methodologies 6. www.dmi.org/page/DesignValue
about maintaining currency of CPA after their name? specific criteria. direct output of designers and what designers are here to solve.
to use.⁷ 7. Measuring Design and its Role in Innovation
2015
knowledge. DIA also applies the design industry — measuring 8. Australian Innovation System Report 2017
merit criteria (qualifications and Big marketing budgets are It would need the ability to give fees, not the value of the design The Montreal Design Declaration,
In Australia, the latest Industry 9. Montreal Design Declaration
experience) to eligibility for its required to promote industry recognition to prior learning but Above: itself. For example, an increase to which the DIA is a signatory
Insights Paper from Australia’s
Accredited Designer™ program. accreditation schemes and also cope with the changes to SJB residential in sales due to a well designed through ico-D, calls for the
Chief Economist does not
maintain the rigour around their packaging rules and pathways design project The product is attributed to the development of a design index.
Riley. Photography
mention design at all. The latest
But without an overarching credibility. Is this the pathway to a qualification. Such a scheme manufacturer not the designer. This requires designers interested
by Felix Forest. Australian Innovation System
registration scheme preferably for the design sector or is it the would also need to encourage The value of a brand is attributed in economics and economists
Right: Report only mentions product
tied to legislation that all legislative pathway? professionals in the middle of to the business that owns it, not interested in design to collaborate
Comparing apples design as a subcategory of
design disciplines recognise, their careers into a continuous and oranges. the business that designed it. Marketing Innovation.⁸ on solving this puzzle.
SPARK #42 6 7 SPARK #42
KEEPING A QUALIFIED FINGER
ON THE PULSE
As a professional member of the DIA the CPD program gives you the
opportunity to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.
Tracking CPD points criteria to become a part of the The below merit criteria will be
DIA CPD points are accrued DIA CPD program: taken into account in assessing IN APPRECIATION
the application;
over a calendar year, that is
between January and December. • Does the intended trainer/ OF CPD EVENTS
You can track your CPD points training organisation have an • Alignment with DIA’s six
by logging activities onto the existing relationship with DIA? pillars (equip, support connect,
‘My CPD’ form on the 'My DIA' • Can the learning material be celebrate, inspire, advocate); There were many eligible
section of our website. mapped across to Units in the • Currency of information; events on the 2018 DIA
current vocational training • Relevance to our multi- calendar that had CPD points
While the DIA’s CPD program package, which can be found discipline of membership base; allocated to them. Those that
is an honour system, with here - www.training.gov.au. • Experience of trainer/deliverer; attended, across every state,
members recording their own • Is the activity a product pitch or • Brand positioning (voice came away inspired
CPD activities, you are required about innovation/design/CSR/ and authority of design) and and more connected to our
to retain records of participation. sustainability? whether the resource material design community.
This evidence can also be is aligned with DIA’s brand
uploaded to the DIA site with If more than two of the above presentation guide lines.
links to websites or blogs. result in a negative response,
then the activity should not If the assessments of the
DIA CPD program be submitted for inclusion in material submitted are deemed Events such Bubble
eligibility criteria DIA’s CPD program. acceptable (above 50 per cent)
in the majority of the five criteria and Speak provide
Submissions for delivering site the industry with
If the answers above are in (in at least three out of the five
tours and industry trade fairs,
information sessions, seminars,
the affirmative, then DIA will points), the program would be the opportunity to
accept documentation for review approved, CPD points allocated
conferences, workshops, training connect with like-
outlining the activity. and the logo released for use in
courses or masterclasses, you
promotion of the program. minded individuals.
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need to consider the following
esign qualifications Background CPD is most effective if This organic and
serve you well at the
The CPD program helps maintain
undertaken on a continuous collective sharing
start of your career basis to ensure a currency of
the professional standing of of knowledge better
but life moves fast and skills skills and knowledge. It can be The importance of
need refreshing, enhancing
individuals, design practices and
Australian designers in general.
pursued on an as-need basis,
inspiration is often TYPICAL CPD EVENTS EARN THE FOLLOWING POINTS: equips all to design
and broadening throughout built into a personal performance with their finger on
lost in the necessities
your design career. The DIA
Through our focus on
plan with your employers, or it Reading professional publications 1 point/chapter or article the pulse.
Continuing Professional
‘equipping’ DIA members to
can be an avenue to becoming of everyday work.
Development (CPD) program an Accredited Designer™. Site tours and industry trade fairs 2 points/visit
succeed in business, the DIA The importance of
can equip you with opportunities
to do all of this.
endeavours to facilitate activities
Earning CPD Points
Attending information sessions, seminars or conferences¹ 2 points/hour inspiration is often
that address the CPD needs What does it mean to be an
Accredited Designer™ DIA members can participate in Participation in workshops, training courses or masterclasses² 3 points/hour lost in the necessities
of the design sector through
member events, face-to-face Being an Accredited Designer™ a range of self-selected learning of everyday work and
Judging in awards program 5 points/awards panel
and online learning programs. provides you with a strong activities, chosen to suit different the opportunity to be
point of differentiation in your career stages, disciplines, Completing on-line training 5 points/unit inspired and equipped
CPD activities can be sourced profession. In addition to your experiences and directions.
status as a full member of your Presenting papers and writing articles³ 10 points/article holistically is one we
from many places and it is not
a requirement that the DIA is professional body, Accredited should all grab hold of.
DIA National and Branch Councils⁴ 20 points/DIA Council/year
the provider of a CPD activity. Designer™ signals that you have
As such, DIA members can earn a commitment to maintain and Further academic study (part time)⁵ 25 points/unit/semester
Above: Ros Hemley
DIA QLD Bubble and CPD points by participating in build your knowledge base and
performance as a professional. Accredited Designer™
Squeak event. events organised by others, for Notes:
Photography by Judit Losh. It demonstrates your capacity 1 Largely receiving information Creative Director at
example courses, conferences, 2 Expectation of active participation The Interior Space.
Right: seminars, workshops, authoring to integrate professional 3 Articles published in print or online
CPD event participants. and teaching. development with your 4 Points awarded retrospectively after a year of service and subject to attendance
Photography by Judit Losh. professional responsibilities. 5 Study beyond first Degree/Advanced Diploma
SPARK #42 8 9 SPARK #42
AN EXPERIENCE
Left:
Andy Florkowski, Amanda
Henderson, Sarah-Jane Pyke,
LIKE NO OTHER
Cushla McFadden, Daniel
Dalla Riva, Bernadette Wilson
and Anurita Kapur.
Below:
2018 AGOTYA recipients Troy
Baverstock, Louise Robinson,
The lucky DIA members who were a part of the 2018 Dulux DIAlogue on Tour trip Renee Hope, Jessica Gregory
and Chrissa Drosopoulos.
have all arrived home and are ready to equip you with their new knowledge. Photography by Raquel Betiz.
windows with epoxy resin. The Ideals and masterful delivery
AWARD
mould wasn’t strong enough, it
Before she headed on tour
broke and the resin split all over
Amanda Henderson, Founder
the concrete floor. They found the
and Creative Director of Gloss
THE BEST
result beautiful and recreated the
Creative (Melbourne), found
effect on table tops.
‘immersive’ one of those buzz
words that was starting to get on
Craft and model making
her nerves. However, as a part
Andy Florkowski, Associate of the Dulux DIAlogue on Tour
Director of RCG Limited she was immersed in some of the The DIA invites your institution to
(Auckland), also visited the
studios of some well-known
world’s best sensory experiences, nominate graduates for entry into the 2019
all of them so over powering the
Japanese interior and furniture whole group agreed that they had Graduate of the Year Awards (GOTYA).
designers. One of the first reached #peakimmersion.
on his list was Jin Kuramoto,
an internationally renowned However, the powerful
designer with a studio in the immersions had one thing
Meguro district. in common — complete
commitment to chosen ideals and
The focus on craft and model masterful delivery. No apparent
making was a recurring theme creative compromise was in sight,
across the Tokyo studio visits, as each experience completely
F
although Jin really took this to washed over the designers,
ive lucky DIA designers Prototyping and Nagasaka, was a team of makers another level. He believed that working on all of their senses with
recently enjoyed an experimentation and craftspeople, interested ‘new creations were born by laser like focus and meaningful
inspirational design tour Cushla McFadden, Director in discovering new ways of accident’, so testing forms with narratives. Scapes with extreme
of Tokyo and LA, thanks to the of TomMarkHenry (Sydney), … the whole designing. Not bound by the cardboard and foam informed emotive vision, colour, sound,
generosity of DIA Patron, Dulux definition of architecture, they a lot of new ideas within the movement, technology, space,
Australia. The Dulux DIAlogue
described the overwhelming group agreed that experimented with different practice. Jin also spoke with
experiencing of visiting smell and touch left Amanda
on Tour is an annual, keenly Tokyo and LA through saying
they had reached material techniques and building passion about his desire to changed by the creative intent of
anticipated, ‘members only’ event “Adjectives such as incredible, #peakimmersion. methods to create Udukari, breathe life into traditional the works and renewed her with
for DIA and DINZ designers. amazing, and inspiring come available through Established Japanese craft within the a love of ‘immersive experiences’
Those lucky enough to be a part to mind…” She also noted a and Sons in the UK. This table manufacturing process, not once again.
G
of this year’s tour have been key theme of prototyping and was an evolution of Schemata only protecting the generations
excited to share the themes that experimentation while visiting Architect’s Flat Table, which came of tradition, but wrapping them Sarah-Jane Pyke, Co-Principal of OTYA is a portfolio- tertiary level in 2018. Selections
emerged from their experiences. studios and exhibitions in Tokyo. about when they unsuccessfully into commercial processes and Arent&Pyke (Sydney) and Daniel based state-by-state should be based not only on
Schemata Architects, led by Jo tried to plug gaps in uneven giving them a new relevance. Dalla Riva, Creative Director of program that rewards a graduate’s work and work
Latitude Group (Melbourne) the highest standards of ethic during their studies, but
were also part of the tour who excellence among final year also on their perceived ability
also visited the amazing St undergraduate design students to transfer their skills to the
HONG KONG Design Inspire Melbourne BODW speaking program, Melbourne Fashion Mary Cathedral in Sekiguchi and recent graduates. workplace.
Pavilion, 6–8 December 3–8 December Showcase, 1–9 December by Kenzo Tange, the Nagakin
PROGRAM This major exhibition and The Victorian approach to design Victoria’s largest-ever Capsule Tower plus NENDO and Each institution or school may State finalists are immediately
trade show will be rolled out at will be celebrated with more than international fashion design WonderWall Inc. In LA, other nominate up to six graduates eligible to enter the national
the Hong Kong Convention and 20 speakers from Melbourne program will also be on show highlights included visits to per category. Nominees must Graduate of the Year Awards
As part of DIA’s presence at Exhibition Centre. The Melbourne across a wide variety of creative in Hong Kong celebrating the Kelly Wearstler’s studio, Iko Iko be Australian permanent program.
the Hong Kong Business of Pavilion will showcase Victoria’s disciplines speakers include: depth, diversity and creativity Waka Waka, a sunset tour of the residents, or international
Design Week, an impressive design strengths and will feature Abigail Forsyth of KeepCup, Jefa of Victorian fashion, including Stahl House in Hollywood Hills students on a current visa
showcase of Melbourne Watch this space, dates for
approximately 90 Victorian Greenaway from the Greenaway more than 50 Victorian and a private tour of The Broad (apprentice or undergraduate),
design will be on show. nominations and entry forms
designers and five Victorian Architects and Suzanne Santos designers. contemporary art museum. either full time or part time
will soon be available at
universities championed by from Aesop. equivalent, who have graduated
design.org.au
the DIA. from a design course at a
SPARK #42 10 11 SPARK #42
CONSIDER EQUIPPED WITH
YOUR CURRENCY CONNECTIONS
In an ever changing environment, designers and architects now Equip students and graduates with the opportunity to connect with
more than ever need to be up to date with industry standards. the wider design community at these graduate exhibitions.
D
esign, in a manner, is Keeping it simple Will footwear be worn WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY RMIT – TRI: THE RETAIL
expected to be future in the room? – WIDEVISION 25TH ANNUAL INITIATIVE 2018 EXHIBITION
Polyflor is committed to CREATIVE TECH DESIGN Wed 7 Nov, Industry arrivals:
proof. The challenge investing in good design and the In circumstances such as indoor EXHIBITION 6pm, Students and family
is not only designing for design industry as a whole and swimming pools, change rooms Innovation panel: Tue 27 Nov, arrivals: 6.30pm.
current trends or purpose but equipping industry professionals or showers it is essential that a 5-6pm.
VENUE: Alumbra, Shed 9,
in considering the economic, with up to date standards. As such floor with a barefoot rating and Exhibition opening: Tue 27 Nov,
6:30-8:30pm. Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esp,
social and environmental they have partnered with Refuel sustainable slip is installed to Docklands.
impact of any given design. Exhibition open: Wed 28 Nov,
to provide CPD presentations on prevent accidents and protect 10-4pm; Thurs 29 Nov, 10-2pm.
Most importantly, designers Resilient Safety Flooring. Polyflor the specifiers liability. RMIT – LOOK.BOOK.SHOW.
VENUE: 1PSQ, 1 Parramatta
are responsible for ensuring believe in simplifying information Fri 9 Nov, 1.30-9pm.
their specifications meet the Square, 169 Macquarie St,
and ensuring those specifying Have I chosen a floor which VENUE: Building 8, Level 12,
NCC requirements and are fit Parramatta, Level 9, Western
truly understand the requirements is sustainable? RMIT City Campus, Swanston
for purpose. Sydney University. MONASH UNIVERSITY –
and difference between products. St, Melbourne.
Whilst cost is always a factor to NSW MADA NOW 2018
consider when project managing, RMIT – SO, SOW, SEW. 16-30 Nov; Mon-Fri, 10am–5pm;
This is why they have developed TAFE NSW – BLUE CHILLIES Sat 12pm-5pm.
the whole life costing including Mon 12 Nov, 6-8pm.
a Flooring Specification Cheat Official opening: 29 Nov, 2018,
What is the purpose of the product quality and longevity 6pm-8:30pm. VENUE: The Hanger (516.02.01), VENUE: Monash University,
Sheet (below) to help specifiers room the floor is required for? should also be considered. Art Design & Architecture,
Exhibition open: 29 Nov-6 Dec, RMIT Brunswick, 25 Dawson St,
select the correct type of flooring. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. 900 Dandenong Rd,
Knowing the use of a room Brunswick.
This has been created in line Will the floor be exposed Caulfield East.
directly affects what flooring VENUE: TAFE NSW - Western
with HB 197 & 198 standards as to water or liquids? RMIT – SHOW: MASTER OF
should be specified. For example Sydney. Design Campbelltown, WA
well as the NCC. The purpose FASHION SHOWCASE
clean rooms such as a surgery If there is a chance the room Exhibition Space, Building M,
of supplying this is to assist Thurs 15 Nov, 6:30-9pm. EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY –
room require a fully welded being designed will be exposed 181 Narellan Rd, Campbelltown. ARTSHUM 2018
specifiers with understanding VENUE: MPavilion, Queen
resilient floor. to a liquid such as water or oil 29 Nov to 6 Dec, 6pm.
the frictional characteristics of a TAFE NSW – CREATIVE CONTACT Victoria Gardens, St Kilda Rd,
Above: and cause a potential slip hazard VENUE: ECU, 2 Bradford St,
surface in different environmental Official opening: 14 Nov, 2018, Melbourne.
Image courtesy of Polyflor. What kind of equipment a safety floor with a sustainable Mount Lawley.
conditions and ensuring they 6pm-8:30pm.
Right page left: or chemicals will be in use slip must be specified. . TAS
are equipped with the correct Exhibition open: 14-15th Nov RMIT – MOMENTUM EXHIBITION
Blue Chillies exhibition. in this room? 9am-4pm. Tues 20 Nov 20, 6-8pm.
Image courtesy of information. These are all
separate test methods and It is essential to consider if the VENUE: TAFE NSW – Western
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA –
MIND/MATTER VENUE: The Hanger (516.02.01),
DESIGN JOBS
TAFE NSW. polyflor.com.au/
do not correlate or convert to floor will be exposed to chemicals. Sydney. Nepean Arts & Design Exhibition opening: 30 Nov, 6pm. RMIT Brunswick, 25 Dawson St,
Right page middle:
Mind/Matter exhibition. one another. The correct floor needs to have Centre, Trapezium Gallery, Exhibition open: 30 Nov – 2 Jan. Brunswick.
Image courtesy of University adequate chemical resistance Building P, 2 O’Connell St, VENUE: Design Tasmania,
Graphic Design Director
of Tasmania. and the supplier should be Kingswood. Brisbane St & Tamar St, RMIT – THE FOLD – dotdash
In addition to the Flooring
Right page right: Specification Cheat Sheet, there able to provide a cleaning and Launceston. TEXTILES FESTIVAL Help grow the influence of
MADA NOW 2018 maintenance guide. TAFE NSW – ANNUAL GRADUATE Tues 27 - Fri 30 Nov. Wayfinding.
exhibition.
are five vital questions to ask VIC
DESIGN EXHIBITION Awards presentation & VIP
Image courtesy of Monash. when specifying a floor: opening night: Tues 27 Nov, CONTACT:
Industry night: Thurs 6 Dec, RMIT – FLUX
from 6pm. 5-8pm. jointheteam@dotdash.com.au
Wed 28 Nov, 10am-5pm.
Exhibition open: Fri 7 & Sat 8 Dec, VENUE: The Meat Market. VENUE: The Hanger (516.02.01),
10am to 2pm. RMIT Brunswick, 25 Dawson St, Interior Designer –
3 Blackwood St, Melbourne.
FLOORING SPECIFICATION CHEAT SHEET VENUE: Design Centre Enmore, Brunswick. Feather & Lawry Design
110 Edgeware Rd, Enmore. RMIT – SYNTHESIS 2018 Working on exciting
Test/Rating Meaning Application Thurs 25 Oct, 2-3.30pm. LCI MELBOURNE –
STUDENT EXHIBITION
projects from initial concept
TAFE NSW – FASHION
VENUE: The Hanger (516.02.01), through to construction.
R rating (e.g. R10 ) Slip rating determined by using the Used to specify floors to areas not DESIGN STUDIO ANNUAL Student exhibition: Wed 12, Dec,
Oil-wet inclining platform slip test. oil wet ramp test AS 4586. requiring a safety floor. GRADUATE PARADE RMIT Brunswick, 25 Dawson St, 6pm-8pm. CONTACT:
Industry night: Tue 27 Nov, Brunswick. Open for Viewing: Thur 13 Dec,
P rating (e.g. P3) Slip rating determined by using Used to specify a safety floor where there admin@featherandlawry.com.au
from 6pm. 9am-6pm.
Wet pendulum slip test. the wet pendulum slip test AS 4586. is a risk of slip due to a liquid. Exhibition open: Wed 28 Nov, RMIT – SHOP @ LEFT
VENUE: LCI Melbourne,
A, B, C rating (e.g. Class B) Slip rating determined by a ramp test Used to specify a floor where the user 6pm & 8:30pm. Official opening: Thurs 25 Oct, design.org.au/services/
7-8.30pm.
150 Oxford St, Collingwood.
VENUE: TAFE NSW – Ultimo design-jobs
Wet –barefoot inclining platform slip test. for a barefoot application AS4586. will be barefoot in a wet environment.
campus. Turner Hall, 19 Mary Exhibition open: 25 Oct-1 Nov.
D rating (e.g. D0) Slip rating determined by using Used to determine slip resistance Ann St, Ultimo. VENUE: Left Melbourne, 28
Dry floor friction slip test. a dry Floor Friction Test. in a dry environment. Coromandel Pl, Melbourne.
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WHAT’S ON DESIGNING FOR
QLD SA
GOOD HEALTH
W
SUMMER SOIRÉE LAWN BOWLS
31 January 2019 5 February 2019, 6pm orkplace health and important part of a successful
Save the date and join us to celebrate Kick off your year with the DIA SA safety has made OHS management system.
the start of a new year and reconnect NT’s annual Lawn Bowls gig an headlines in recent To manage health and safety
after the Christmas break. You will evening of fun, camaraderie, and weeks with the ABC’s coverage risks during the design stage,
also be the first to hear what we have friendly rivalry to launch the new
year’s event calendar. Come along and
of “the biggest lung disease designers should consider the
in store with the launch of the 2019
QLD event calendar. pretend to be a professional for the crisis since asbestos.” After physical design of a product,
evening. Bring your own competitive a rapid increase in silicosis the workplace layout, and the
BOOKING: Available early January.
spirit and we’ll do the rest. diagnoses across the country, risks of machine operation.
CONTACT: Lisa Hinchy
VENUE: Adelaide Bowling Club, there are concerns about OHS
diaqld@design.org.au
Dequetteville Terrace. practices for stonemasons who Named a public health
VIC
BOOKING: Available early January. cut engineered stone, mostly for crisis by a number of medical
CONTACT: Clancy Larsen residential kitchen use. professionals, the spike in
SCHIAVELLO FACTORY TOUR diasa-nt@design.org.au silicosis diagnoses in Australia
19 November 2018, For designers, the question is highly concerning. Designers
9:30am – 11:30am WA
remains: how can we reduce can, and should, play a role in
Join Anton Schiavello on a journey harm to the contractors and assessing and fixing workplace
DIA WA 2018
through the Schiavello studio and
AWARDS NIGHT
factory workers that carry out health and safety practices to
manufacturing divisions. Guests will our specifications? accommodate the abilities,
be treated to a rare behind-the-scenes 7 December 2018, 6pm - 9pm
diversity, and vulnerabilities
tour where they will see the various Join us to celebrate the diversity of
processes and craftsmanship that talent of WA designers at the annual
Designers are directly of workers, to ensure the
creates a Schiavello product. awards, now in its 16th year. responsible for a number of health crisis doesn’t progress.
VENUE: 1 Sharps Rd, Tullamarine. VENUE: State Theatre, Studio
hazard minimisation practices, Safe Work Australia are in the
Underground. codified in state regulations, process of drafting a review
COST: Free for DIA members only.
Limited to 12 places. BOOKING: design.org.au
including ensuring acceptable of respirable crystalline silica
noise levels, and minimising the exposure in the workplace,
CONTACT: Phoebe Kerr CONTACT: Shireen Denniss
diavic-tas@design.org.au diawa@design.org.au risks associated with hazardous scheduled to be released prior
manual tasks like cutting, to the end of 2018.
drilling or blasting sandstone,
concrete, and masonry.
Jo-Ann Kellock
DIA CEO
Ensuring that processes are
safeworkaustralia.gov.au
designed to reduce the risk
comcare.gov.au/preventing/
to supply-chain workers is an
prevention/safety_in_design
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