Alice Griffin

Forget cherry blossom motifs, Asia’s cultural principles are influencing modern bathroom designs in far deeper ways. More than ever, designers are looking to the Eastern values of simplicity, balance and connection to nature to create calming retreats in our homes, just when we need it most.

David Bowie is …
– there are many ways to complete this sentence. The touring exhibition of the same name dedicated to Bowie’s artistry – his music, costumes, sketches, stage props and videos – gives plenty of possibles.

Are the days of diversity struggle in the fashion industry behind us? Not quite, but we’re seeing improvements. More designers from the east are rising up in the fashion ranks than ever before, with pieces to inspire, surprise and (fervently) covet.

The daring designer who just won't quit.

I used to be judgemental about campervans. Every time I saw those branded wheels-for-hire plastered with quotes like “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” tootling around, I’d shudder. Why would anyone endorse this driving advertisement? Sure, #vanlife looks fun, but really…? A road trip in a campervan? Recently, though, I did some tootling of my own.

Art Deco, done just right. Here designers and architects share their modern take on the design elements that shaped the Roaring Twenties and beyond.

In the hope that his good vibes and killer style would rub off on us, we set about getting to know the man behind the booth.

Once outshone by soft furnishings, hardware and fittings are finally having their moment in the sun. Here, the experts weigh in on the new technology and designers that are changing the game in home hardware.

A few days after the bar's big win, we chat all things Dandelyan with Mr. Lyan himself.

You’ll be talking about your stay in these hotels long after you check out.

Whether you take your cappuccino with almond milk or soy, great cafe design ideas are something we can all get behind.

There’s a lot of noise surrounding voluntourism – some of it positive, most far from it. Commentary is right to be skeptical. After all, the billion-dollar volunteer tourism industry has its fair share of issues. The general premise is pretty simple: travellers (usually white ones) take off for a few days, weeks or months to volunteer in less privileged countries. In turn, they see a side of the world they haven’t been exposed to before.

Not a bad idea, hey? Unfortunately ...

What makes a great apartment? Furniture, we’d argue, plays a big part. Here the leaders in interior, product and industrial design share their canons for apartment furniture design.

As the head of online for the publication, I developed Australian Country magazine's email marketing strategy - devising the designs from scratch, creating compelling content that generated high click-through rates, liasing with relevant advertisers and the publisher, and driving the subscriber list to the thousands month on month.

What happened when I decided to go it alone on a whim.