The Design Files Talks Podcast
1) How Ellison Studios Became A Cult-Favourite Furniture Brand
Leigh McKeown is the co-founder of Australian furniture and homewares brand ELLISON STUDIOS. In this episode, he reveals the origin story behind the business, and how their pieces have dominated the i...Show More
2) In The Roundhouse Co-Founder Alyce Tran’s Best Business Advice
Lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and co-founder of tableware brand In The Roundhouse Alyce Tran knows a thing or two about building a successful business. She reveals how she got her playful plates stocked ...Show More
3) How Baina Turned The Humble Towel Into A Design Must-Have
Kicking off a new mini-series interviewing the creatives behind our favourite local brands, today we speak to the founders of much-loved towelling brand, Baina. Best friends and founders Bailey Meredi...Show More
4) 5 Reasons To Consider A Passive House, With Builder Mark van Haandel
Certified Passive House builder and MVH Constructions founder Mark van Haandel shares why Passive Houses are more sustainable, energy efficient and healthier to live in than your average home.
5) Why Going All-Electric Is The Best Way To Fight Climate Change, With Saul Griffith
Engineer, inventor, author and Rewiring Australia founder Saul Griffith is on a mission to ‘electrify everything’ from our homes to our cars, and even entire suburbs. Find out why he says this is the ...Show More
6) How Turning Your Home All-Electric Could Save You Thousands, With Sarah Aubrey
Sydney-based voice actor turned sustainability advocate Sarah Aubrey joins the podcast to share how she's saved thousands on gas bills since fitting her old house with all-electric appliances, and why...Show More
How Turning Your Home All-Electric Could Save You Thousands, With Sarah Aubrey
45:22 | Aug 22nd, 2024
7) Combatting Wasteful Consumption, With Tamara DiMattina
Tamara DiMattina hasn’t bought anything new for more than 20 years. Instead, she’s been shopping for her clothing, shoes, furniture, and literally everything else, second hand! In this episode, we hea...Show More
8) Bringing Character Back Into An Old Home, With Sibella Court
Sydney-based interior designer, product designer, and TV presenter has just wrapped up a five-year long renovation of her eclectic family home. In this episode, she shares how taking the time to find ...Show More
9) Building A Sustainable Home On A Small Footprint, With Hannah Pannell + Joel Barker
Landscape architects Joel Barker and Hannah Pannell built their sustainable Perth family home on the smallest possible footprint — in order to save most of their block for the garden of their dreams. ...Show More
Building A Sustainable Home On A Small Footprint, With Hannah Pannell + Joel Barker
39:36 | Jul 11th, 2024
10) Everything Courtney Adamo Learnt Building Her New Coastal Home
Courtney Adamo recently finished her family’s beach house in Minnie Water. She sat down with Lucy Feagins to discuss the highs and lows of the design and build process — plus what she'd do differently...Show More