NEW010 shorlisted in (idea) awards

We are proud to announce NEW010 has been shortlisted for the 'Best Event Design' category of the 2010 (idea) awards.

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) annual NEW exhibition for 2010 was prompted by Nexus Designs' proposal for an exhibition that explored collaboration and synergy between arts, design and architecture. As official collaborating partner, Nexus Designs' extensive role embraced exhibition design, branding, event coordination, project management and sponsorship procurement.

Installation: Alicia Frankovich 'Medea'

Photographer: Christian Capurro

www.idea-awards.com.au/2010-round-3/new010/

Space Dinner: Inside Studio Castiglioni

Nexus Designs enjoyed an intimate dinner at the Space showroom recently with special guest Giovanna Castiglioni. Giovanna and her husband Sergio presented the work of her late father, Achille Castiglioni - the legendary Italian industrial designer - offering an engaging personal insight into his Studio and famous designs.

Etoile Nasrallah, Sonia Simpfendorfer, Giovanni Castiglioni, Harley Anstee, Jon Holland, Bethanie Ereaut

Giovanna discussed the challenges of maintaining Achille's Milan studio and keeping it open to the public. The charismatic Giovanna told us the stories behind the iconic furniture and lighting, and what it was like to grow up with such a playful and quirky father. She spoke directly, humbly and from the heart. We could have stayed all night!

Giovanna Castiglioni with Danielle Midalia & Milly Bray

Giovanna Castiglioni presenting to the Nexus Designs team

Achille's unique business card and table lamp switch which were given to us as gifts on the night

Studio Museum Achille Castiglioni

www.achillecastiglioni.it/en/studio.html

Nexus Designs Top 6 x 6

Six favourite Design Icons from the Nexus Designs team...

Copenhagen
City whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion.
Sonia Simpfendorfer

Helvetica, 1957
Sans-serif typeface developed by Swiss typeface designer Max Miedinger with Eduard Hoffman.
Joseph Antonios

Lego, 1949
Interlocking plastic bricks that have inspired kids and kids at heart around the world to design, build and play. Designed by Ole Kirk Christiansen, Denmark.
Adelle Mackey

Sir Terence Conran, Born 1931
Influential designer of the 1900s, iconic for his outstanding contribution to design.
Harley Anstee



Post-It Note, 1977
We could not live without these sticky little reminders, designed by Art Fry.
Amanda Rea



Swatch, 1983
Iconic bold designs for the wrist, in classic 80s style.
Daniel Ryvitch