Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
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Coorabella Studio-photography in fashion
Coorabella Studio is Nyree Mackenzie – creative director, photographer, stylist and producer. Known for producing high quality fashion editorial work as well as numerous campaigns for Tree of Life fashion label, Nyree has set up in the Byron Hinterland taking on local clients such as Colin Heaney. Nyree’s photography combines pop colour with vintage glamour, artistic flair, a little bit of sass and a bohemian twist. Inspired by poetry, love, desire, art, fashion, innovation, red lipstick and music, artistic Nyree is also a singer/songwriter who has collaborated with producer/programmer Jochen Mueller to create their own […]
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Manipulating Traditional Practices
Working with word, textile, installation and recycled materials, Lucille Martin is a nationally recognised contemporary artist who has been exhibiting and included in curatorial shows for more than twenty years. Lucille’s work moves audiences and stimulates strong emotional response and she is often asked to speak about the issues raised. Lucille is a communicator using visual dialogue to take the viewer on an intimate journey that will resonate strongly with them for a long time to come. Lucille Martin provides a refreshing and honest insight into her life’s passion as an exhibiting artist. Inteviewed by […]
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Kingscliff Design Student Success
The Australian Museum has sponsored The Fashion Less Waste (FLW) design competition since 2009. The annual design event is open to both adults and high school students with the main aim of the competition to encourage a more sustainable fashion industry – to help to fashion a less wasteful world. Entrants were encouraged to use materials that are not curbside recyclable or notorious for harming animals as litter. Another purpose of the competition is to develop each entrant’s design skills and to foster an appreciation for natural history and encourage further research. This year’s theme […]
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The Gold Behind the Glitter
Tucked away behind the glitter of the Gold Coast, Rabbit + Cocoon is a not-for profit initiative providing artists with affordable workspace rent and incredible opportunities to connect, collaborate, market and show their artwork. Fiona Munro talks with Creative Directors Emma Milikins, Jolie Hertzberg and Mariam Arcilla. FM:How did you develop the idea of a creative precinct? EM: The precinct idea is ever evolving and the idea of what the space is and will be is always changing. It begun with one of the directors being offered the physical space by a friend, who then […]
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Designing the Dream
By Elle Hayter There is a lure about Byron Bay, a sunshine that reflects on the lush green hills as you approach, a crystal that winks on the perfect sets curling in at The Pass. The peaceful, natural beauty seduced many a hippie surfie in the early seventies into making the Bay their home and they developed a culture that epitomized freedom. The ‘spirit’ of Byron Bay became a magnet for like-minded carefree creatives and as they came, so to, the bohemian flavor evolved. The sense of beauty and place that is Byron Bay has […]
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Creative Hotspot – Sheoak Shack Gallery Cafe
Soak in the laid back ambience, listen to soulful music and enjoy delicious food on the banks of the Tweed River at Fingal Head. The Sheoak Shack Gallery Cafe is a place that oozes creativity, from it’s eclectic style of decor, the fabulous musicians who stop on their way along the east coast and the gallery which offers a space for established and emerging local art talent to showcase their work. Gallery Open Wed to Fri-11am – 5pm, Sat 11am – 6pm , Sun 9.30am – 6pm. Ph 07 55 231130 Website: The Sheoak Shack […]
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Creative Hotspots – Babalou
A different experience every time, Main Room, Balcony and private Bathing Box Booths, Pacific Ocean views, unique pieces of vintage and contemporary designer furniture, industrial fans, polished original timber floorboards, shelves piled with vinyl records to be played, red velvet couches, produce-oriented dining excellence. Open Wed to Sun 7:30am to late. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Level 1, 102 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW (Above Kingscliff Beach Hotel) Babalou
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Still @ the Centre
Still @ the centre is a beautiful space dedicated to your art, creativity and inspiration. A place in which to bring your dreams, share the technical issues you encounter in making those come true so that, together, we can find the creative solutions to suit your art and your budget. Hand in hand with the centre becoming a creative space, came the need for…art supplies. We took our time, compared, studied and researched and now have a truly extensive range of the finest art materials from all over the world. We are also happy to […]
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The Art of Making Music
Create’s Elle Hayter talks to custom guitar maker Jim Mills What first got you interested in designing and building guitars? I got tired of buying good quality guitars that weren’t playing up to their potential. How long does it take for you to build a guitar? Around three months if the weather doesn’t turn nasty and send the humidity sky high. What difficulties did you face when you first started building guitars? Everything was difficult from sourcing the materials and basic tools, to climate control, building methods, finishing techniques this could be a very […]
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The Adobe Creative Cloud
It started with 3.5 in floppies, then CDs, DVDs, and then the Suites era, now Adobe has gone to the cloud. Aidan Carlan looks at the pros and cons of Cloud entitlement. The Adobe Master Suite can now be purchased through membership of the Adobe Creative Cloud, with a 12 month contract that is $62.99 per month for the general public and just $24.99 for students and teachers. The age of app development, and cloud computing is about entitlement, and with the Creative Cloud you suddenly become very entitled. I received my confirmation email for […]