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August 2012 Ideas Blog
We've put some new images of some of things that we dream up throughout the day on our ideas blog. Have a look to see some of the fun little things we think up here!
July 2012 Australian International Good Design Awards
Both Vert Design and Bestaxx are ecstatic to have recently been honoured with 'Best in Category' for the medical and scientific section of the Australian International Good Design Awards. The judges described the Bung Plug as "high impact design making a big difference to an industry and significant savings in productivity." In addition to an already successful evening we were equally as delighted to have also received the Powerhouse Museum Design Award for the Bung Plug.
July 2012 Ecoya
We recently did a fun project for Sarah at blakebrough+king. With so many wonderful candles in store at Ecoya, we needed a way to isolate each of the different scents to allow scent connoisseurs to engage the individual candles. We blew the glass for these large scent chambers to isolate each candle frangrace in a shop full of different aromas. For more images have a look at the pieces page.
July 2012 Biennale of Sydney
Professor Maria Fernanda Cardoso and her team of collaborators is exhibiting her installation at the 18th Biennale of Sydney. The Biennale of Sydney is presenting the world premiere of the Museum Of Copulatory Organs. Maria is participating in the Spanish and Latin American Artists panel discussion on the 30 June and she's also giving tours of the exhibition on Saturdays during July & August, for more information have a look at the Biennale website here.
"Witness with your own eyes the collection of micro-artworks depicting extraordinary genitalic structures. It will change how you see the world."
For more articles and websites containing Maria's work click here.
June 2012 Coco Cutter
We're really excited to show a new product that we helped to design and manufacture to solve the age old problem of how to open the coconut. Limbs have been lost and coconuts spoiled in the past but with the creation of the coco cutter there is an easy solution. The simple and easy to use tools are available to purchase here. For more images have a look at the pieces page.
June 2012 New Toys
Anytime we get a new tool in the studio its exciting, but this particular time it's especially noteworthy. The new piece of machinery that's arrived has allowed us to take the old 'single use' plastic bag and turn it into something new again. By just cutting up bags into smaller parts and pushing it through, the machine has allowed us to create our own prototypes for other designs were working on.
June 2012 Bestaxx Air Tool
We've been working closely with Bestaxx to create their innovative tooling. We now have the images of the air gun tool which are just in time for the judging of the Bung Plug in the Good Design Awards. The plug and gun work together to reduce labour costs in the meat industry by eliminating trimming of contaminated stock and effective in reducing faecal contamination.
June 2012 SpinalEze Pillows
We recently developed the retractable rachet device that is to be used for the Spinaleze Pillows. Depending on the desired pillow height of the user, the mechanism can be pushed to allow an intake of air to increase the size of the pillow or to release air from the pillow also.
May 2012 Design Emergency 2012
Object: Australia Centre for Design is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting design and design thinking for young people all over Australia through educational programs, digital publications and touring exhibitions. Design Emergency is a program for children that demonstrates how design can effect positive change in the world. By equipping them with creative problem solving skills, giving them confidence to take risks and enabling them to seize opportunities Design Emergency draws on children's extraordinary capabilities for innovation. The program is accompanied by a website for students and teachers to guide them through the program.
As part of the Vivid Festival event, the Design Emergency program is coming to life and posing a challenge – How might we make our local community a better place for kids? Design Emergency is bringing on 5 designers from a range of disciplines including Lianne Rossler of Dinosaur Designs and Supercyclers, environmentally sustainable furniture designer Michael Alvisse, branding, print and interactive designer Zoe Barber of Canvas Group, Ramin Jahromi of Cox Architecture and our own Andrew. The designers are collaborating with primary school children from all over Sydney to try to solve the problem of making our local community a better place.
May 2012 Australian International Design Awards 2012
A nice little surprise came in the mail informing us that the Bung Plug had been selected as an official finalist in the 2012 Australian International Design Awards. This is some really exciting news and we're anxious to find out the outcome.
May 2012 DesignEx Hettich Design Challenge
Over the course of DesignEx four finalists from a pool of Australia's most talented top young designers battled it out live for all to see on the floor at DesignEx. This years brief (created by Nick Karkovasitis of the Design Institute of Australia) required entrants to create fully functional storage solutions for high-density living spaces by selecting a maximum of three parts from the Hettich product range.
The competition took place over all three days, the first two dedicated to designing the storage solutions and the third presenting the designs. We're very excited to announce that the winner of the challenge is our very own Simon.
April 2012 Supercyclers take on Milan
Andrew's back from the SOS (supercycle our souls) exhibition at Milan Design Festival. The exhibition was a great success generating a tonne of interest for the cause. Dedece also did a lovely little writeup on their blog on each of the designers and some of their pieces.
April 2012 BBC: The Sail Maker
Here is a lovely little video on Brett from Scott Sails on their history, his own practice and how he came to make the Balmain Boat Company sails.
April 2012 Salone Milan Furniture Fair
Andrew is off to the Milan Furniture Fair tomorrow with the supercyclers, and he's taking the Incalmo vase along with him. The Incalmo vase is not made from any ordinary glass but is actually produced from recycled solar panels. The square shoulders on the vase balance the top shoulder and conveys specifically masculine connotations in comparison to most vases.
Although tempting as it is to have the majority of the vase in copper blue, Andrew fused this with the refined steel grey glass component to create visual division in an otherwise simplified form. The punt at the base of the vase is reminiscent of a bottle and is simultaneously appropriate for when a bouquet of flowers is placed inside the vase, so the flowers fall easily into place.
April 2012 Object Magazine 62: Studios & Eco-Fashion
As can be expected from Object the digital magazine is a succinctly curated and well layed out collection of written word, images and video. Object magazine issue 62 continues to deliver exciting and original content from Object: Australian Centre for Design. Issue 62 of Object magazine opens the doors to modern design Studios, from architecture to handmade jewellery, fashion design & industrial design. Read the magazine here or download the free App for iPad.
April 2012 Good Design Australia Awards
Good Design Australia is dedicated to driving greater demand for well designed pieces and services which according to the council is indicative of: form, function, quality, safety, sustainability and innovation. We're excited & humbled that the Bestaxx Bung Plug has been considered in the Medical & Scientific category. Wish us luck!
April 2012 ABC Artscape: Professor Cardoso
Internationally renowned artist and friend of Vert Design, Maria Fernanda Cardoso's success sees no limit. Making her mark in the mid 90's when she created Professor Cardoso’s Flea Circus featuring real fleas performing real tricks; trapeze artists, high divers and the odd flea funeral when there was an accident.
Airing on ABC1 on Tuesday 24 April 2012 at 10:05pm is "The Wonderful World of Professor Cardoso". The program 'ARTSCAPE' delves into Maria's work as she prepares for an exhibition featuring photographs, footage and 3D models of insect genitalia entitled: It's not size that matters, it is shape.
The Yale University graduate's fascination with life and sex has led her to blend art and science. Cardoso says of insect penises “I was really amazed when I found these beautiful shapes; it changed my whole perception of the world”. It is Cardoso's topic and informative approach that has seen Cardoso gain the recognition of people such as the Director of Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art Elizabeth Ann Macgregor.
March 2012 Sonya Scott Cutlery
Towards the end of last year we worked on a project with Sydney based contemporary jeweller Sonya Scott. Sonya designed a range of sporks, serving tongs and cake slides in collaboration with &Company for Black Star Pastry in Newtown. Sonya initially made the prototypes out of copper sheet then moved to nickel silver to perfect the feel and surface finish of the final product which was to be produced in stainless steel. We produced the tooling for Sonya, a hydraulic press tool which was mastered out of mild steel allowing Sonya to create the bend in the cutlery.
Sonya then painstakingly hand finished the pieces herself, making the cutlery at Black Star Bakery as delicious as the cakes themselves. We hope Black Star Pastry are keeping track of their cutlery, the pieces are definately steal worthy.
March 2012 Balmain Boat Company Testimonial
How hard is it really to build your own boat?
Find out in the first testimonial from the Balmain Boat Company featuring Vince, who recently completed his rowboat, 'Henrietta.' Credit must also go to Samuel Andruszkiewicz for creating such an amazing video.
March 2012 The Grounds Milk Dispensers
Designed for 'The Grounds' in Alexandria, these taps are a revolutionary way of dispensing milk using vacuum seal sachets as opposed to milk cartons. The taps reduce waste as well as being a quick and effective way for a barista to dispense coffee.
'The Grounds', when complete will be a coffee lovers dream, which includes a 'research facility' to test blends and roasting processes as well as running barista courses. The design has allowed for the rush of people which will no doubt ensue, with four button controls to mediate rate it dispenses for different amounts of milk, and is all fully made in Australia.
The milk taps were created using investment cast brass and include an intricate laser cut drip tray.
March 2012 The Grounds Coffee Silos
Also part of the fit out for custom coffee roasters 'The Grounds', opening next month in Alexandria, we designed these coffee silos.
The Grounds, spear headed by Jack Hanna & Ramzey Choker, is designed to get people interested in the entire process from seed to cup.
Coffee is the main feature of The Grounds with on-site roasting of coffee beans as well as barista courses, with the coffee silos positioned as a feature on the wall.
The design of the silos needed to complement the interior fit out of what was once a deserted heritage warehouse which now exudes a post-industrial aesthetic featuring exposed vents and state-of-art coffee equipment.
February 2012 Ben Edols & Kathy Elliott
These stunning sculptural glass pieces were created by the internationally renowned artistic duo Ben Edols & Kathy Elliott . Their current series of sculptural forms display a beautiful tension and sense of rhythm, while at the same time exploiting the wonderful qualities of the glass that unifies all their work. Their exhibition 'Tutti' is opening tonight at the finest Australian contemporary glass & ceramics studio Sabbia Gallery.
Included in the exhibition are two pieces glass blown sculptural pieces that needed a way to attach the base piece to the main body. We used the process of 3D laser sintering, an additive metal fabrication technology that fuses metal powder into a solid part by melting it locally using the focused laser beam. Parts are built up additively layer by layer, typically using layers 20 micrometres thick. This process is faster & cleaner than sand casting & requires no post finishing, so it's ready to go straight away. We produced 3 pieces in bronze and 1 in stainless steel.
We hope to see you at the opening tonight at 6pm at Sabbia Gallery, 120 Glenmore Road, Paddington.
February 2012 Washed Up Debris
We're ecstatic to have received a bag full of rubbish collected from the beaches near Byron. Of all the debris collected from beaches all over the world, 85% are hard plastics. Currently, all this debris collected from the clean ups is either thrown to landfill, or in remote communities, burned. There is the potential to wash and break down these plastics and then actual recycle these plastics so we're fascinated with the opportunities for what could be done with what is essentially, rubbish.
We'd love to get your feedback and ideas for this project so head over to our facebook page to let us know you're thoughts.
February 2012 PetLife Lead Handle
We've started assembling the samples for the dog leads we've been working on as part of the new robust line of pet accessories for Purine Petlife.
The functional handle to the lead can be twisted to seperate and easily attach to a pole.
February 2012 PetLife Collars
These are the next installment from the Purina PetLife collars that we've been working on. The clips are a new design that has a dual clip, first clicking in and then a flip cap to lock it in and should be available soon. Watch this space.
February 2012 Inside Out Magazine
We're excited to be featured in InsideOut magazine twice in their March/April 2012 issue. The first piece of ours to pop up in the magazine was our 'Otto' glasses which were in the article on 'Supercycling'. Supercycling, according to Sarah King is a term created to talk about designers who are considering waste in a particularly clever way. The definition has grown to encompass all the different ways designers are tackling this issue. The second feature we were in was the 'Editor's Choice', which featured our Steel Grey Incalmo Vase which was made rom recycled solar panels which was included as one of a few of Richard Waller's favourite things! Both articles are great reads and there's plenty more in the issue to check out so if you don't already have a copy of the issue, it's definitely a worthwhile read.
February 2012 Benjamin Shine
Benjamin Shine has updated his website to include the Pill-Packet Portrait we collaborated on him with to create. Ben was commissioned by the CEO of Helsinn Pharmaceuticals, and he created a portrait made from the white blister packaging of one of the company's leading products. When switched on, selected blisters light up to reveal the portrait image. I got lost looking at all the great work on his site, especially the images look fantastic and we love the elephant that looks like a taxi! Check it out here.
February 2012 SMH: 3D Printing
SMH have written an engaging article discussing the possibilities of 3D printing for the mainstream consumer, asking the question "What if people could print spare parts and consumer goods on site?"
February 2012 We Wish
Very happy to see our 'Cup & Jug' featured on wewish.com.aua great site that serves up daily design inspiration from Sydney. Their occur is on local designers which we love and feature a curated selection of fun furnishings, accessories, art and design or you to covet.
February 2012 Five Bells: A Visual Ode to Sydney 2012
We're really excited to have our geo-cubes featured in the first exhibition for the year at the Damien Minton Gallery in Redfern. The Five Bells group exhibition is a 'Visual Ode to Sydney 2012' which will be running until 18 February.
The exhibition will be starting this Saturday 4 February from 2-4pm, and will be opened by Geoffrey Lehmann, Sydney poet and friend of the late Kenneth Slessor. There are also a series of readings, talks and performances taking place on Saturday 11 and 18 of February which will feature Geordie Williamson (chief literary critic of The Australian) in conversation with Gail Jones (author of the book 'Five Bells') as well as Fiona McGregor (author or the book 'Indelible Ink') and Martin Edmond (author of the book 'Dark Night, Walking with McCahon'). All are welcome so we hope to see you at the opening!
January 2012 Sand Casting Pieces
Andrew has produced two modern patterns from the primal, volcanic process of sand casting. The first is a fence that was inspired by the ubiquity and veiled menace of spear fences which take their forms in a sharp, flinty, Neanderthal style. Significantly more interesting than the mediocre Victorian & Georgian styles that are used at the front of every second house. The second piece is an architrave which was inspired by modern tattoos, a bit cooler than a spiral heart design on the front of your fence wouldn't you agree!
January 2012 Maria Fernanda Cardoso
We're so excited to hear that the innately talented artist Maria Fernandez Cardoso has received a well deserved grant as well as being included in the Biennale of Sydney 2012, one of the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in the Asia-Pacific region.
Looking forward to seeing what she has in store for the Biennale.
January 2012 Shapeways Valentines Day Gift Guide
Shapeways have included the Marcello glasses as part of their Valentines Day gifts for him guide. Take a look at the guide here, they've got some really creative alternative gifts for him and her, far more interesting than roses and socks.
January 2012 Slat Walls
We've been working on some point of sale fixtures for Optus' pre-paid services. Similarly to the other pieces we've created these slat walls can be flat packed to lower transport costs. The walls also work in conjunction with other merchandise we designed including pods and handset bars.
December 2011 Cake Wines
Cake wines are a wine brand built around supporting, celebrating and contributing to Australia's thriving creative culture. Cake have created some great leather bottle holders that can attach to your bike and needed the straps to be branded too.
We came up with a simple solution and used a regular solder iron, unscrewed the soldering pin and screwed in a branding iron we made. To make the branding iron we used 3D rapid prototyping to create the head of the branding tool, now you can just plug it in and off you go!
So grab your bike, grab a bottle of Cake and have some fun in the sun while supporting Australia's creative culture.
Cake.
Create.Culture
December 2011 Geo Cubes
This is the second piece designed for global icons, which means you will soon be able to take home a miniature Opera House or Harbour Bridge. The pieces are cast in bronze, a precious metal that allowed us to capture Sydney Harbour in all of its detail. These are just the the first prototypes as the pieces are not yet in production, so stay tuned for more details.
December 2011 Optus PrePaid Services Cubes
Optus came to us wanting to save on their transport costs, so we developed these cubes that are flat packed for easy transport and assembled in store. These are the next generation point-of-sale material developed for pre-paid services. Keep an eye out at your local Optus dealer for a closer look!
December 2011 PentaFob Controllers
Second generation door remotes developed for Elsema, this will be sold alongside our first design from 2007. Gone are the days where your remote will break if you drop it in water, or run over with your car (or bike) as these remotes are heavy duty, and can handle all our clumsy little accidents!
December 2011 thINK!
Andy from our friends next door at ‘thINK’ came to us with the idea of using a giant thumb tac as a vibrant large scale display for their new studio. What do you think!
December 2011 Let There Be Light
New offices call for new interiors, so we're customising each detailed section of the new studio, and we're starting from the top down. The inspiration for these came from a previous job where a nose comb of a cessna aeroplane was used, so we moulded the copper on the actual engine turbine propeller of an aeroplane. These precious metal's vibrant colour perfectly complements the studio and the warm tone fills the room.
October 2011 Vert Design have 3D Printer
Our 3D Desktop printer arrived today. Lots of fun to be had.
October 2011 Vert Design have Fake Crap from China Stickers
We have designed these "Fake Crap from China" stickers. Great design should be appreciated. If someone told you they saw Elvis live, you'd be amazed. Then to find out, they were passing off "The Elvis Show" at the local club two years ago for the real thing, is laughable. Fake Furniture demeans both the designers and the people who own it. Owning a fake chair is like going to see a tribute band at an RSL; the notes are same, the words are the same, it's cheaper but clearly something is a miss. If you are interested in the stickers send us an email andrew@vertdesign.com.au or call us on (02) 9698 7770 and we will send you out a pack.
September 2011 Vert Design and the Balmain Boat Company
We have designed a half size boat - for kids for the Balmain Boat Company.
September 2011 Vert Design have a NEW OFFICE
We are extremely happy with out new office. We haved moved NEXT DOOR - Suite 208, 53-59 Great Buckingham Street, Redfern. Come and check out our new offices! It is bigger, brighter and cleaner!
September 2011 Vert Design and LAMY
Vert Design have re-designed the packaging for the LAMY Fountain Pens.
July 2011 Vert Design and Interpretations III
Interpretations III is the latest in a series of biennial exhibitions that put production at the centre of design process. Each year a select group of Australian designers is invited to interpret a specific material or manufacturing technique. Founded in 2007 with an inaugural focus on glassblowing and followed in 2009 by an exhibition of objects made in sheet metal, this year the seven designers in the exhibition have immersed themselves in the process of sand casting. Participating designers: Henry Wilson, Hugh Worthington, Liane Rossler, Oliver Smith, Trent Jansen, Charles Wilson and Interpretations curator and founder, Andrew Simpson. Check out the gallery - Damien Minton Gallery 583 Elizabeth Street, Redfern.
July 2011 Vert Design and Gaffa Gallery - See Saw
Andrew was a mentor at "See Saw". Where 16 students along with 3 other design industry mentors have been busy thinking up creative ways to mend Sydney city. The work done by the students looks amazing. Come and have a look at the big wrap up show at the Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street Sydney CBD (near town hall). From 2-4pm come and meet the designers and the mentors as the students talk about their work, and their ideas for the city.
July 2011 Vert Design and Sydney Design
Interpretations 3 is part of Sydney Design. It is starting on the 9th of August! www.interpretations-sydney.com. There are many other exhibitions on around Sydney. Check out the Sydney Design website for more details.
July 2011 Vert Design and Green Ups
Andrew Simpson gave a talk at Green Ups last night. "GreenUps is an informal monthly drinks night that helps support the creative, inspired and lively community of people who already immersed or curious about sustainability". Check out the website to see when another event is on.
July 2011 Vert Design and C Free
C Free is a sustainable materials company. It is exciting that they have developed these truly sustainable materials and that they operate in Australia. Vert Design are looking forward to using some of these materials and reducing the use of virgin materials.
June 2011 Vert Design G James Extrusion
The Vert Design team went to G James Extrusion today! It was good to witness the extrusion manufacturing process and build connections with local manufactures. design@vertdesign.com.au
June 2011 Vert Design Sunglasses
We have perfected our 3D printed glasses. They can now fold and come with brass pins. If you want to order your customised pair of glasses email us design@vertdesign.com.au
June 2011 Vert Design and Shapeways
Check out our Shapeways store. We have uploaded some of our products to Shapeways so that you can purchase them in the colour of your choice. More products will be uploaded soon. Our first product we uploaded was the Yarn Phone.
June 2011 Vert Design and VIVID Creative Futures
The presentation was a success! Everyone loved it. Have a look on the Vivid website for more photos. DIY World: The Rise of Rapid Prototyping and Citizen Engineers. Designers are transforming the way products are made.
June 2011 Vert Design and Art Scape - ABC
We are going to be on Art Scape. ABC were in the studio filming last friday. Keep an eye out for Vert Design on the ABC!
April 2011 Vert Design and Fairfield City Council
Vert design worked with the Fairfield City Council to design the 'Go Green Machine'. It has just featured in Heidi Axelsen's blog. Check it out!
May 2011 Vert Design and Balmain Boat Company
Andrew Simpson has custom designed his own clothing. They are based on the classic Russian sailor design. It captures the nautical themes of the Balmain Boat Company. They come in 2 colours, black and blue and white striped.
May 2011 Vert Design and The Phone
This phone uses the same mechanism used in headphones, so we 3D printed the phone and redesigned it to implant the headphones. It is a new style headphone.
April 2011 Vert Design and Maria Fernanda Cardoso
We all wish Maria Good Luck for the Exhibition, "It's Not Size that Matters it is Shape" will be held on the 27 April - 21 May 2011. It is a weird and wonderful collection representing the world of the private parts of small creatures. Maria has generated beautiful microdrawings and microsculptures. The exhibition will be held at ARC ONE GALLERY 45 FLINDERS LANE MELBOURNE. Check it out!
April 2011 Vert Design and &Company
&Company put on a great dinner at the Object Gallery. Everyone enjoyed drinking their wine using the Stilla Carafe. Designer objects made up the dinner table and it looked beautiful. Have a look at the website for more images and details on the exhibition.
March 2011 Vert Design and Top 3 by Design
There was a party at Top 3 by Design in Bondi Junction the other night and the Stilla Carafe was voted the best product on the night by the people that attend the event. So we were very pleased!
March 2011 Vert Design has Facebook
We finally have facebook! Click on the link and it will take you to our page. You can then talk to us and let us know what you think of some of the new designs. We regularly have events on or new things happening so 'like' us and keep checking.
March 2011 Vert Design and Top 3
Bombay Sapphire 'Design Discovery Award' exhibition at the Top 3 by Design Bondi Junction store. Thursday 24th of March 2011, 6-8pm at Level 5 Westfield Bondi Junction. 20% off all Australian designed products on the night.
March 2011 Vert Design and Brainmates
Come along! Andrew will be talking at the Brainmates, 'Prototype this' talk. Tips on prototyping and product ideas. There will be some other interesting talks. 8.30am on Monday the 28th of March, limited places!!!
March 2011 Vert Design and Centennial Parklands
The Centennial Parklands approached us to re-design their dining chairs. The original chairs kept splitting because they were poorly made. Instead of thousands of chairs going to landfill, they decided to work with us and re-design a new back rest that can be attached to the chair. The outcome was successful! This is a perfect example of how to minimise waste. It is a more sustainable approach and should be adopted more frequently.
March 2011 Vert Design and Top 3 by Design
The Stilla Carafe is now available at Top 3 by Design. It is a poetic expression of the elemental nature of liquid and the conviviality of sharing a drink. Designed in collaboration with oliver smith.
Stilla Carafe won the 'Product of the Year 2009' Vogue Living, PYD Product of the Year Award.
Finalist in the Bombay Saaphire Design Discover Awards 2010.
Finalist in the Bombay Saaphire Design Discover Awards 2010.
February 2011 Vert Design does The Balmain Boat Company
Andrew took his boat out for testing at camp cove. Click the link and add us on facebook!
February 2011 Vert Design think it might be a Coincidence?
This T-shirt has used our praying mantis logo? They call it the 'industrial tee'?
February 2011 Vert Design does Everyday Design Coffee and Cycling
On the 19th of February at the Gaffa Gallery, Andrew presented the process of designing the perfect coffee cup. It was a hands on experience showing the process from prototypes and moulds to the final product. Everyone was talking coffee!
January 2011 Vert Design does 3D printed glasses
Come and check out our range of glasses, you can put clear prescription lenses in them or put a dark lens and make them sunglasses. We are bringing out a whole range, you can request a design, material and colour. Call Vert to order some and talk about the cost!!!
January 2011 Vert Design does In Good Company
Vert design will be exhibiting at object as part of 'In Good Company'
Please join us for a fabulous celebration of Sydney’s creative community! We follow the story of 25 design studios, makers, manufacturers and retailers, meeting over 50 individuals along the way. In Good Company is presented by Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design, and guest curated by &company. See works the works and words of established, early career and emerging designers and their support networks.
Exhibitors include: Dinosaur Designs, Cloth, Koskela, Mud Australia, Oliver Smith, Trent Jansen, Vert Design, Gary Galego, Design By Them, High Tea with Mrs Woo, Naomi Taplin, Top 3 By Design, Gaffa, Metalab, and so many more! It’s a hellavalot of talent for a little gallery!
Please join us for a fabulous celebration of Sydney’s creative community! We follow the story of 25 design studios, makers, manufacturers and retailers, meeting over 50 individuals along the way. In Good Company is presented by Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design, and guest curated by &company. See works the works and words of established, early career and emerging designers and their support networks.
Exhibitors include: Dinosaur Designs, Cloth, Koskela, Mud Australia, Oliver Smith, Trent Jansen, Vert Design, Gary Galego, Design By Them, High Tea with Mrs Woo, Naomi Taplin, Top 3 By Design, Gaffa, Metalab, and so many more! It’s a hellavalot of talent for a little gallery!
January 2011 Vert Design does Point of Sale Material
Large roll out of Point of Sale for Optus, Boost and Virgin mobile.
January 2011 Vert Design does 3D Printed Sunglasses
Order a pair today! Customize your own glasses.
January 2011 Andrew Simpson will be the designer in residence at Refraction
Andrew Simpson will be designing in a box at the Gaffa Gallery showcasing some of his designs. Refraction is about pushing the boundaries of contemporary glass making and design. The exhibition will run from 13th of January 2011 till 24th of January 2011. 281 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD. NSW 2000 PH 02 9283 4273 Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 11am-5pm www.gaffa.com.au
November 2010 Vert Design produces the Peter Farrell Cup
The Peter Farrell Cup Challenge presents a valuable opportunity to develop an idea into a winning business plan, sharpen entrepreneurial skills, and gain feedback along the way.
we designed the cup and the take home awards as a lost foam casting. the weight, size and textures come together to create an award that is prestiges with out being pretentious.
October 2010 Vert Design Re loved exhibition
The power house has extended the 're-loved' exhibition till the end of November. so if you have not had a chance to check out our chairs there is still time.
October 2010 Vert DesignThe Abandoned Boudoir
We have just shipped our work to Bangkok for the first let of the Abandoned Boudoir. The Abandoned Boudoir is an art and design exhibition set within a Hotel, objects, observation and the overall issue of surveillance and privacy. It has been planned to be installed and performed during Salone Del Mobile 2011 in Milan and then as a pop-up exhibition during the 2011 Venice Biennale.
October 2010 3D printed glasses
As the cost of 3D printing has come down we have been playing with producing low run production items this way.
October 2010 PME'S Spinmaster goes on sale
PME's Spinmaster is now for sale and we are very proud of the end result (maybe not in pink).
October 2010 Vert Design Produces the Red Cross John Fries Memorial Prize
The John Fries Memorial Prize awarded for excellence in multiple areas of service to NSW Red Cross. We have designed and produced a range of glass awards, and are very proud to be involved with this great organisation.
October 2010 Vert Design green rice cups
You will now be able to find our Green Rice cups at Black Star Pastry in Newtown.
277 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042
October 2010 Vert Design Lost foam cast cups
Hugh Has fired up the furnace again and we would like to share some of the results. made from 100% recycled foam, aluminum and sand we are hoping to have these little cups on the market early next year. They feel as good as they look.
October 2010 Vert DesignDesign Discovery Awards
Andrew Simpson in collaboration with oliver smith has been short listed for the 2010 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Awards. Now in its seventh year, the competition continues to attract Australia’s finest design talent. The high profile judging committee regarded all top 10 entries and their entire bodies of work as being of a particularly high standard. Past winners include Jon Goulder, Adam Goodrum, Charles Wilson, Bernabei Freeman, Trent Jansen and llias Fotopoulos.
October 2010 Vert Design helps Greenpeace with their campaign.
"Greenpeace's team of activist mums today visited Parliament House with the world's largest baby bottle. They're calling on the federal government to take action and prevent unlabelled, untested genetically modified (GM) products sneaking onto our shelves".
October 2010 Vert Design is in the new GQ
October 2010 Go Green Machine touch screens
As part of our work for Fairfield city council we have produces some touch screens using discarded council signs.
September 2010 Vert Design Produces custom bike Karts for Sydney council
As part of a project to help engage people in sustainable practice. Vert Design has produced a custom bike kart which contains interactive touch screens and a scale model city. The unique form of the kart has been designed to excite and engage people, and not be just another beige sustainable product.
Vert is French for green.
"Greenpeace's team of activist mums today visited Parliament House with the world's largest baby bottle. They're calling on the federal government to take action and prevent unlabelled, untested genetically modified (GM) products sneaking onto our shelves".
October 2010 Go Green Machine touch screens
As part of our work for Fairfield city council we have produces some touch screens using discarded council signs.
September 2010 Vert Design Produces custom bike Karts for Sydney council
As part of a project to help engage people in sustainable practice. Vert Design has produced a custom bike kart which contains interactive touch screens and a scale model city. The unique form of the kart has been designed to excite and engage people, and not be just another beige sustainable product.
Vert is French for green.
As part of a project to help engage people in sustainable practice. Vert Design has produced a custom bike kart which contains interactive touch screens and a scale model city. The unique form of the kart has been designed to excite and engage people, and not be just another beige sustainable product.
Vert is French for green.
The Big Drink from Three Drunk Monkeys on Vimeo.
It was nearly a year ago that we started working on Simon Brandse and Justin Drape’s ‘Big Drink’ art installation at Sculpture by the sea so we thought it was a good time to show the video.
September 2010 Vert DesignSigné
follow the link and take a look at our video, shot by the hallway for Signé
September 2010 Vert Design Produess the Red Cross John Fries Memorial Prize
The John Fries Memorial Prize is for excellence in multiple areas of service to NSW Red Cross. We have design and produces the glass awards and are very proud to be involved in the great organisation.
Vert is French for green.
September 2010 Vert Design works with Bestaxx
The off tool samples are ready from bestaxx's 2 cavity production tool and we are very happy with the results.
We love product design
September 2010 Vert DesignPernod Ricard
We are just putting the finishing touches on our new decanters, designed exclusively for Pernod Ricard. Keep an eye out as they are introduced across high end wine bars next month.
August 2010 Vert Design at Idea Awards
Vert Design has been shortlisted for the 2010 idea awards for our Stilla Carafe designed in collaboration with oliver smith.
We love glass design
August 2010 Vert Design at Lost foam casting
Hugh our newest team member has been working on a furnace for recycling Aluminium. Last night we gave it a test fire and experimented with some lost foam castings.
We will post the results soon.
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August 2010 Vert Design at Balmain boat company
Vert Design has design a new flat packed boat for fathers and sons to build together. We put this one together in 4 hours.
We love product design
August 2010 at Vert Design VERT VIDEO
We brought a film crew in on a prototype day. Here's some of what we got up to.
August 2010 at Vert Design The Design Vlog
Vert Design was featured in The Design VLog.
Vert Design at Gaffa Gallery
Vert Design participated in a talks at the Gaffa Gallery as part of &Company. The discussion was how product design can enhance the dining experience.
We love product design
PME Off Tool Samples
Vert Design has created for PME, a steering aid for physically challenged drivers. Off tool samples are now in testing.
Squiz Launches!
Vert Design has designed a range of accessories for Squiz Cards, who have just launched in Australia.
Sony in Full Production
Vert Design have worked with Sony Australia to design a CCTV electrical casing.
We opened our own shop!
Supported by Just A Glass Act > JAGA we finally proudly present you our own shop in the Gaffa premises. Don't miss the opportunity to buy our fantastic pieces at the Gaffa shop in 281 Clarence Street, Sydney.
The shops and gallery are open on week days 11am-6pm and Saturday 11am-5pm
Come in and have a look!
Vert Design at Ideas Week
During November, Vert Design gave a talk as part of IDEA Week.
The 42 chair is in The Edge awards finals!
Vert Design's 42 chair made it into the finals of The Edge Design Competition Awards, which were held as part of the Australian International Furniture Fair in Sydney.
Teaming up with JAGA!
Vert Design is helping JAGA (Just A Glass Act) with a whole new range of glass products for your home.
Come and see the great results of this years Interpretations at the Gaffa Gallery!
Once again Vert Design challenged Australian designers with a material and process quest for the biannual "Interpretations". This years exhibition shows you a variety of approaches around sheet metal.
Vert Design exhibits a metal version of the 42 chair.
See all the astonishing results at the Gaffa Gallery from the 12th-24th of November 2009!
Gaffa Gallery: 1/7 Randle Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 from 6-8 pm
Vert Design's Stilla Carafe voted as the best product of the year 2009
At the PYD Product of the Year Award 2009 our brand new wine decanter designed in collaboration with oliver smith won the first price! PYD in collaboration with Vogue living accredited especially the wine decanter's pure and elegant form and its unique and exquisitely functional approach merging to a poetic expression of the elemental nature of liquid and the conviviality of sharing a drink.
The Big Drink art installation at Sculpture by the sea
Vert Design helped Simon Brandse and Justin Drape to engineer, produce and launch their artwork The Big Drink in the waters of Bondi Beach. Due to the rough sea it took 3 attempts to actually fix the massive straw in the ocean. Come and have a look at the sculpture by the sea exhibition in Bondi until the 15th of November.
Vert Design contributes to YPPC Colour Ball
Young Peter Pan Committee Colour Ball is a charity project connecting fashion and industrial design. The exhibitioned objects will be auctioned for child welfare.
Vert Design donated one of our huge glass ball lamps which is suspended by a rough net knotted out of cable. Watch a fascinating video of the glass balls making on youtube
Vert Design at Workshopped 09
Vert Design is taking part at the Workshopped 09 exhibition with our brand new 42 Chair!
Come and have a look at it at Chifley Plaza. "Workshopped 09 will be one of the single largest events of Sydney Design 09 and is co-presented by the Powerhouse Museum. The exhibition is open FREE to the public from 5 August to 16 August 09."
Vert Design proudly supports Aspect- Autism Spectrum Australia
With the donation of one of our famous Boabs we contribute to their auction at the 7th Annual Comedy Night on the 2.September 2009.
This hopefully helps Aspect to raise important funds to provide services to children and families living with autism.
Have a further look at the glass artworks on our website:
View More
REVOLUTION for sale at top3 by design
The revolution vases will be for sale at top3 shortly.
Have a further look at the glass artworks on our website:
View More
Women of Style Awards 2009 InStyle Magazine
Yesterday night 12.05.2009 Instyle Magazine and Audi honoured Australia's most inspirational and innovative women with the Women of style award.
Vert design contributed to the event by creating the actual awards!
Have a further look at the glass artworks on our website:
View More
New Cup & Jug release: So Buono! Salon de Mobile Furniture Fair in Milan, Italy
Vert Design presents new releases of Cup & Jug and Pear Bowl at the Milan Furniture Fair: Salone de Mobile 2009. Visit our new pieces at the So Buono! exhibition from
22.-27. of April 2009! Find us on Level2, Nhow Hotel, Via Toronta 35, Milano
The new design of Cup & Jug incorporates caned glass to accentuate its elegant curves.
If you can't make it to Italy you will also have the chance to visit the exhibition in Melbourne in July or simply have a further look on our website:
View More
Plastic Beer Glass for Stella Artois
Vert Design designed and Best Practice Plastics produced a high quality plastic pint for Stella Artois to avoid common safety issues with normal beer glasses.
The pints have a glass like feel and look, are of a long lasting quality, almost unbreakable and therefore a lot safer than glass.
They are fully manufactured locally.
View More
The Be Be for Love Being Woman
Love Being Woman launched their first product.
Simply elegant and discrete, the Be Be is designed to be an intimate massager you don't have to hide.
Vert Design developed this massager and case with Love Being Woman with a focus on womens needs and wants.
View More
Lecture about sustainable plastics in buildings / 2009
Andrew Simpson held a lecture about the use of sustainable/recycled plastics and their applications with a focus on buildings:
> At UTS for students of the architecture masters degree 2009
> At My big green idea - Greentech fair 2008
Tea-Cha's Pet for Cuppatino
Cuppatino releases its revolutionary new tea strainer designed by vert design.
The TEA-CHA’S PET is a new approach to tea making. By suspending the tea leaves over a very small filter and pouring boiling water directly onto them at a higher temperature than with a tea bag, a much more complete and full extraction is assured. The boiling water filters through the tea completely – no water can flow out the sides without contact with the tea leaves.
View More
The John Fries Memorial Prize is for excellence in multiple areas of service to NSW Red Cross. We have design and produces the glass awards and are very proud to be involved in the great organisation.
Vert is French for green.
The off tool samples are ready from bestaxx's 2 cavity production tool and we are very happy with the results.
We love product design
September 2010 Vert DesignPernod Ricard
We are just putting the finishing touches on our new decanters, designed exclusively for Pernod Ricard. Keep an eye out as they are introduced across high end wine bars next month.
August 2010 Vert Design at Idea Awards
Vert Design has been shortlisted for the 2010 idea awards for our Stilla Carafe designed in collaboration with oliver smith.
We love glass design
August 2010 Vert Design at Lost foam casting
Hugh our newest team member has been working on a furnace for recycling Aluminium. Last night we gave it a test fire and experimented with some lost foam castings.
We will post the results soon.
http://www.vertdesign.com.au/ndxz-studio/asset/img/save.gif
August 2010 Vert Design at Balmain boat company
Vert Design has design a new flat packed boat for fathers and sons to build together. We put this one together in 4 hours.
We love product design
August 2010 at Vert Design VERT VIDEO
We brought a film crew in on a prototype day. Here's some of what we got up to.
August 2010 at Vert Design The Design Vlog
Vert Design was featured in The Design VLog.
Vert Design at Gaffa Gallery
Vert Design participated in a talks at the Gaffa Gallery as part of &Company. The discussion was how product design can enhance the dining experience.
We love product design
PME Off Tool Samples
Vert Design has created for PME, a steering aid for physically challenged drivers. Off tool samples are now in testing.
Squiz Launches!
Vert Design has designed a range of accessories for Squiz Cards, who have just launched in Australia.
Sony in Full Production
Vert Design have worked with Sony Australia to design a CCTV electrical casing.
We opened our own shop!
Supported by Just A Glass Act > JAGA we finally proudly present you our own shop in the Gaffa premises. Don't miss the opportunity to buy our fantastic pieces at the Gaffa shop in 281 Clarence Street, Sydney.
The shops and gallery are open on week days 11am-6pm and Saturday 11am-5pm
Come in and have a look!
Vert Design at Ideas Week
During November, Vert Design gave a talk as part of IDEA Week.
The 42 chair is in The Edge awards finals!
Vert Design's 42 chair made it into the finals of The Edge Design Competition Awards, which were held as part of the Australian International Furniture Fair in Sydney.
Teaming up with JAGA!
Vert Design is helping JAGA (Just A Glass Act) with a whole new range of glass products for your home.
Come and see the great results of this years Interpretations at the Gaffa Gallery!
Once again Vert Design challenged Australian designers with a material and process quest for the biannual "Interpretations". This years exhibition shows you a variety of approaches around sheet metal.
Vert Design exhibits a metal version of the 42 chair.
See all the astonishing results at the Gaffa Gallery from the 12th-24th of November 2009!
Gaffa Gallery: 1/7 Randle Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 from 6-8 pm
Vert Design's Stilla Carafe voted as the best product of the year 2009
At the PYD Product of the Year Award 2009 our brand new wine decanter designed in collaboration with oliver smith won the first price! PYD in collaboration with Vogue living accredited especially the wine decanter's pure and elegant form and its unique and exquisitely functional approach merging to a poetic expression of the elemental nature of liquid and the conviviality of sharing a drink.
The Big Drink art installation at Sculpture by the sea
Vert Design helped Simon Brandse and Justin Drape to engineer, produce and launch their artwork The Big Drink in the waters of Bondi Beach. Due to the rough sea it took 3 attempts to actually fix the massive straw in the ocean. Come and have a look at the sculpture by the sea exhibition in Bondi until the 15th of November.
Vert Design contributes to YPPC Colour Ball
Young Peter Pan Committee Colour Ball is a charity project connecting fashion and industrial design. The exhibitioned objects will be auctioned for child welfare.
Vert Design donated one of our huge glass ball lamps which is suspended by a rough net knotted out of cable. Watch a fascinating video of the glass balls making on youtube
Vert Design at Workshopped 09
Vert Design is taking part at the Workshopped 09 exhibition with our brand new 42 Chair!
Come and have a look at it at Chifley Plaza. "Workshopped 09 will be one of the single largest events of Sydney Design 09 and is co-presented by the Powerhouse Museum. The exhibition is open FREE to the public from 5 August to 16 August 09."
Vert Design proudly supports Aspect- Autism Spectrum Australia
With the donation of one of our famous Boabs we contribute to their auction at the 7th Annual Comedy Night on the 2.September 2009.
This hopefully helps Aspect to raise important funds to provide services to children and families living with autism. Have a further look at the glass artworks on our website:
View More
REVOLUTION for sale at top3 by design
The revolution vases will be for sale at top3 shortly.
Have a further look at the glass artworks on our website:
View More
Women of Style Awards 2009 InStyle Magazine
Yesterday night 12.05.2009 Instyle Magazine and Audi honoured Australia's most inspirational and innovative women with the Women of style award.
Vert design contributed to the event by creating the actual awards!
Have a further look at the glass artworks on our website:
View More
New Cup & Jug release: So Buono! Salon de Mobile Furniture Fair in Milan, Italy
Vert Design presents new releases of Cup & Jug and Pear Bowl at the Milan Furniture Fair: Salone de Mobile 2009. Visit our new pieces at the So Buono! exhibition from
22.-27. of April 2009! Find us on Level2, Nhow Hotel, Via Toronta 35, Milano
The new design of Cup & Jug incorporates caned glass to accentuate its elegant curves.
If you can't make it to Italy you will also have the chance to visit the exhibition in Melbourne in July or simply have a further look on our website:
View More
Plastic Beer Glass for Stella Artois
Vert Design designed and Best Practice Plastics produced a high quality plastic pint for Stella Artois to avoid common safety issues with normal beer glasses.
The pints have a glass like feel and look, are of a long lasting quality, almost unbreakable and therefore a lot safer than glass.
They are fully manufactured locally.
View More
The Be Be for Love Being Woman
Love Being Woman launched their first product.
Simply elegant and discrete, the Be Be is designed to be an intimate massager you don't have to hide.
Vert Design developed this massager and case with Love Being Woman with a focus on womens needs and wants.
View More
Lecture about sustainable plastics in buildings / 2009
Andrew Simpson held a lecture about the use of sustainable/recycled plastics and their applications with a focus on buildings:
> At UTS for students of the architecture masters degree 2009
> At My big green idea - Greentech fair 2008
Tea-Cha's Pet for Cuppatino
Cuppatino releases its revolutionary new tea strainer designed by vert design.
The TEA-CHA’S PET is a new approach to tea making. By suspending the tea leaves over a very small filter and pouring boiling water directly onto them at a higher temperature than with a tea bag, a much more complete and full extraction is assured. The boiling water filters through the tea completely – no water can flow out the sides without contact with the tea leaves.
View More