Designers and Makers: Making Ideas - Presented by The Design Institute of Australia

Designers and Makers: Making Ideas - Presented by The Design Institute of Australia

20-27 March 2025, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA 6000


The Event

Step into the fascinating world of contemporary design as five exceptional Western Australian makers reveal the journey from concept to creation. The Design Institute of Australia, in partnership with WA Museum Boola Bardip, presents an extraordinary exhibition that uncovers the iterative process behind exceptional design. Witness the evolution of ideas through process drawings, visualisations, work-in-progress models, and finished pieces.

Each maker brings their unique perspective to the exhibition. The makers include:
Philip Noakes: Master Gold and Silversmith, crafting elegant vessels and sculptural forms
Benjamin Kontoullas: Innovative industrial neon design
Forlarno Design: Exploring meaning through sculptural forms in architectural spaces
Kura Studio: Contemporary functional ceramics
Nathan Day: Refined contemporary furniture in timber

Details

Opening as part of Perth Design Week from 20 to 27 March 2025
Exhibition continues until mid-May 2025

Special Event

Join Master Gold and Silversmith Philip Noakes for a live demonstration at 1.00pm to 3.00pm on Sunday, 23 March, as he transforms raw precious metal into an exquisite vessel before your eyes.

Location

WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth

Wheelchair-accessible venue and entrances
Accessible restrooms
Ramps or elevators available
Close parking or transport drop-off points

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