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

Perth Design Week -

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 which includes:

Philip Noakes: Masterful gold and silversmith crafting elegant vessels and sculptural forms
Benjamin Kontoullas: Pioneering industrial neon designs
Forlarno Design: Architectural spaces exploring meaning through sculptural forms
Kura Studio: Contemporary functional ceramics Nathan Day: Refined contemporary timber furniture

Details

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

Special Event

Join master goldsmith Philip Noakes for a live demonstration 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