The Design Files Talks

An incredibly inspiring creative entrepreneur, over the past few years, Jeremy Wortsman has been an invaluable mentor to us at The Design Files. In fact, when we first launched this podcast, Jeremy Worstman was our go-to, advising on everything we needed to know to bring a podcast to life! The founder of illustration agency The Jacky Winter Group, Lamington Drive gallery and JWGYTB podcast as well as host of Creative Mornings' Melbourne Chapter, he charts building community around his businesses, expanding to the US, and what he's focussing on next! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

Penelope Seidler is so accomplished, her list of professional achievements is almost impossible to summarise succinctly! She’s an architect and an accountant, she's a member of the National Gallery of Australia Foundation Board, has been a director of Biennale of Sydney since 2010, and sits on the board of the Institute of Architects Foundation in Sydney. She was deputy commissioner for the Australian Pavilion at the 2013 Venice Biennale, and has been a member of the International Council of the Museum of Modern Art in New York since 1973. And in 2008, she was acknowledged as a Member of the Order of Australia. Despite these many accolades, many of us know her best as the wife and professional partner of Harry Seidler, and director of architectural firm Seidler and associates – which continues to operate to this day. It was truly an honour to meet Penelope, and a conversation that I certainly won’t forget! I’m really glad we recorded it for you! Recorded at a LIVE event at Fisher & Paykel's Experience Centre in Sydney on July 5th, 2019. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

We've arrived at our 30th episode of TDF Talks, and I'm thrilled to conclude our third season with blogger, author, entrepreneur, global adventurer, and super mum-of-five, Courtney Adamo! I never cease to be inspired by Courtney’s incredible drive and her adventurous spirit. She’s built a truly remarkable online community, on her own terms. It was so wonderful to sit in her beautiful home in Bangalow recently to chat about the next chapter in her journey. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

Since accepting his position as the Director of the National Gallery of Victoria in 2012, Tony Ellwood has been responsible for a major overhaul of the NGV's programming, marketing and special projects. He has led a diverse and significant program of world-class exhibitions and events over the last seven years, transforming the NGV into the most-visited gallery in Australia. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Tony earlier this month, and capture this inspiring podcast conversation! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

Justine Cullen is a multi-award-winning magazine editor. After an illustrious career working at various tiles including Girlfriend, Marie Claire and Shop 'Til You Drop, and Jones magazine, where she’s now editor-in-chief. In this podcast, Lucy chats to this trailblazing editor and mum-of-four about her career highlights, the challenges facing Australian fashion, and the age-old career-vs-family juggle. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

Her humble little eco-conscious cup has taken the entire world by storm, and today we have the privilege of picking this exceptional businesswoman's brain! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

It was so cool to sit down in front of a live audience last week with Paul West, the chef-turned-farmer, sustainable living advocate, and hugely popular host of River Cottage Australia. Paul had the whole audience in the palm of his hand, as he tracked his atypical career path, and shared his ideas on living a more fulfilling, sustainable life. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

Before Peter Maddison sprung onto our screens as the host of Grand Designs Australia, he had a long and illustrious career as an architect. In this chat he reflects on his career from, failing his HSC to landing that incredible TV gig, and what it’s actually like filming the show six months of the year whilst running his own successful architecture practice. A candid conversation recorded live at Mercedes me Store Melbourne, it comes with a little language warning! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

For 25 years, Paul Bangay has created the most incredible, elegant and timeless gardens across Australia and the world! Over the course of his career, this Medal of the Order of Australia recipient has authored 10 books, the latest of which, Small Garden Design is out next month. We sat down with Paul in his studio in Cremorne, Melbourne, where we discussed his incredibly successful career, the mentors who have inspired him along the way, the creation of his own impossibly beautiful garden at Stonefields, and his new book. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

David Bromley is one of Australia’s most well-known artists, and his distinctive paintings are instantly recognisable. He’s a six-time finalist in the Archibald Prize. And amongst his prolific output, he has painted celebrities including Miranda Kerr, Kylie Minogue and Lily Allen, to name a few. But, as we discover, David really is much more than just an artist... Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

In this podcast I talk staying ahead of the pack, securing those big international deals, dealing with copycats, and much more. It's a cheerful and down-to-earth chat with one of our favourite local design superheroes, Bonnie Ashley of Bonnie and Neil. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

Aside from her prolific design work with her husband Grant, Mary is a rigorous and passionate designer in her own right, with a particular focus on children’s learning environments. She’s worked with schools, childcare centres and museums, and continues to work as a consultant and an advocate in this space. I had a chance to speak with Mary about her and Grant's legacy, the challenges of being a woman and a mother working in design in the 1960s, and her ongoing passion for designing innovative learning spaces for children. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

Today we're closing out our 2018 podcast season with something a little bit different. By popular request, today we’re featuring a very special guest – our founder and editor, Lucy Feagins! Tune in for a friendly chat between our managing editor, Elle Murrell, and the boss lady herself, recorded right here at our Collingwood HQ. Lucy shares her journey – from her early career in the film industry to launching The Design Files in 2008, juggling business and motherhood, and everything in-between.

Though she studied photography, when I met Kara she was gaining notoriety as a stylist. It was only upon landing her first book deal that she rediscovered the lens. Today editorial photography is Kara's primary focus, she also sells her photographic prints online and has developed an impressive lifestyle brand, with a unique range of homewares, accessories and apparel to complement her distinctive aesthetic. We caught up at Kara's idyllic shack on Stradbroke Island to chat about her meandering career path, the incredible growth of her business, and what’s coming next. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast

After launching his brand at just 24 years of age in 2009, Nick Shelton has built Broadsheet Media into a household name – an immense achievement for a guy who never really intended to launch a major media brand! In our chat, Nick shared insights on his growing empire and Broadsheet’s diverse stable of projects and properties including, their now bi-monthly print newspaper, the brand new Broadsheet Italian cookbook, and Broadsheet Kitchen – a unique new restaurant concept, which launched just this week. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast/

In today’s episode, we chat to one of Melbourne’s most talented stylists, and someone I like to think of the original Instagram influencer – Stephanie Stamatis, otherwise known as Stephanie Somebody! We chatted about Stephanie’s journey from interior design to styling, finding her niche as a stylist and art director, and she shares amazing advice for any budding desk-worker keen to take the leap into freelance creative work. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast/

In our new episode, we chat to one of Australia’s best-known stylists, who is also a best-selling author, and founder of ‘The School’, a unique creative hub in Sydney. Megan Morton chatted about everything from styling, to creating The School, to expanding into bespoke travel tours, and how she does it all! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/10/tdftalks-meganmorton-stylist-podcast

One of Melbourne’s most-loved foodies, Julia Busuttil Nishimura is a self-taught cook, recipe writer, and now, a best-selling author. Here, she shares how she's turned her passion for food into a super-successful career and her favourite spots for food shopping in Melbourne. With a background in primary school teaching, Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s passion for food led her to start her food blog, Ostro, in 2013, with a focus on sharing beautiful, yet uncomplicated food, with simple ingredients. Julia caught the attention of a few publishers – and in 2017, her first book, entitled Ostro was released. It’s received accolades both here and abroad, with Jamie Oliver calling it ‘A Truly brilliant first book!’. I caught up with her recently to talk all about her rise to foodie fame as well as book two, which is currently in-the-works – she had so much wisdom to share!! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/09/tdftalks-juliabusuttilnishimura-ostro

Rachel grew up in country Victoria and originally studied PR at RMIT, before moving to the UK for work. A change of pace came after she had children and returned to Australia. Craving an outlet for her creativity, Rachel began making embroideries and artworks for friends, and started designing products. Before long, her much-loved brand ‘Castle’ was born. We chat to Rachel about the balance between making art and designing products, the importance of processing information before acting impulsively, and why she’s intent on staying small. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/09/tdftalks-rachel-castle/

Moving to Melbourne from Sweden in 1995, Kristina Karlsson established stationery brand Kikki.K's 2001. Today, kikki.K has grown into a household name, with more than 100 stores across five countries. In our chat, the founder and creative director reflects on the incredible success of kikki.K and the power of dreaming big! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/08/tdftalks-kristinakarlsson-kikkik/

Tim Ross has been broadcasting his own brand of design advocacy (and lols) over the past six years. He has an uncanny way of getting people excited about design, even things they didn’t realise they cared about, like the classic Hills Hoist washing line, the Dolphin torch, or the Sydney’s brutalist Sirius Building! In our live conversation, the celebrity fka Rosso charts his evolution to enthusiast and advocate, before opening our eyes to why even 'ugly' buildings are worth saving! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/08/tdf-talks-mercedes-me-design-tim-ross

The revolutionary Melbourne-based architect is the founder of award-winning practice Breathe Architecture, as well as Nightingale Housing. He charts the trajectory of this game-changing new housing model, and in doing so outlines a brighter alternative to Australia's inhibiting housing market! Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/07/tdf-talks-mercedes-me-architect-jeremy-mcleod/

Joost is many things: flower grower and a florist, he’s an artist and a designer, passionate foodie and restaurateur, but underpinning all of this he’s a champion of no-waste living. In this thrillingly candid convo (language warning!) he informs us on why our food system needs a major shakeup, and why he believes, everything starts with the buildings we design and the houses we live in. Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/07/tdf-talks-mercedes-joost-baker-podcast/

Over the last fortnight, we have been hosting weekly conversations at the Mercedes me Store Melbourne. For our first event, Lucy spoke with the inspiring founder of Australian accessories labels A-esque and Mimco, Amanda Briskin-Rettig. Today we share a follow-up chat between the pair, where Amanda reflects on starting and building both her businesses, the shift to manufacturing locally in small runs, and why she's doing social media her way. This podcast episode is live NOW! Download Overcast for bonus pictures and links, or find them at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast/.

Inspiring words from the doyenne of Melbourne’s event design and visual merchandising scene!

Hello and THANKS so much for listening to TDF Talks! TDF Talks is a fortnightly podcast from Australia’s most popular design blog, hosted by founder/editor Lucy Feagins in conversation with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. For our seventh episode, we chat with stylist and interior designer Simone Haag! The self-made creative talks seizing every opportunity, learning from the best, and why she would never apply for an advertised job! We are an ENHANCED podcast. So if you listen to TDF TALKS using the Overcast or Pocket Casts apps, you will see images and links in your player while you listen! Alternatively, all the links mentioned can be found at http://thedesignfiles.net/podcast Thanks so much for joining us!

Hello and THANKS so much for listening to TDF Talks! TDF Talks is a fortnightly podcast from Australia’s most popular design blog, hosted by founder/editor Lucy Feagins in conversation with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. For our sixth episode, we chat to Lucy Folk – the founder and creative director behind cult jewellery and fashion label, Lucy Folk! Now operating a global business with 25 staff and 44 stockists worldwide, Lucy opens up about the incredible growth of her Melbourne-born brand, her new life in Paris, and, how Beyoncé ended up wearing her earrings! We are an ENHANCED podcast. So if you listen to TDF TALKS using the Overcast or Pocket Casts apps, you will see images and links in your player while you listen! Alternatively, all the links mentioned can be found at http://thedesignfiles.net/podcast Thanks so much for joining us!

Hello and WELCOME to The Design Files podcast! TDF Talks is a fortnightly podcast from Australia’s most popular design blog, hosted by founder/editor Lucy Feagins in conversation with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. For our fifth episode, we chat with The Big Group co-founder and Real Housewives of Melbourne star Chyka Keebaugh! She reflects on the incredible growth of this business she founded with her husband 28 years ago, as well as her beautiful new book 'Chyka Home', and life after reality TV. We are an ENHANCED podcast. So if you listen to TDF TALKS using the Overcast or Pocket Casts apps, you will see images and links in your player while you listen! Alternatively, all the links mentioned can be found at http://thedesignfiles.net/podcast You can subscribe to TDF Talks on Apple Podcasts, or Download the episode via Overcast. Thanks so much for joining us!

Hello and WELCOME to The Design Files podcast! TDF Talks is a fortnightly podcast from Australia’s most popular design blog, hosted by our founder/editor Lucy Feagins, in conversation with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. For our fourth episode, we share our chat legendary interior designer David Flack. He's filming with us in Milan at the Milan Furniture Fair this week (!!), and so we thought it was the perfect time to share his uber inspiring TDF Talk, recorded live at The Design Files Open House 2017. We are an ENHANCED podcast. So if you listen to TDF TALKS using the Overcast or Pocket Casts apps, you will see images and links in your player while you listen! Alternatively, all the links mentioned can be found at http://thedesignfiles.net/podcast You can subscribe to TDF Talks on Apple Podcasts, or Download the episode via Overcast. Thanks so much for joining us!

Hello and WELCOME to The Design Files podcast! TDF Talks is a fortnightly podcast from Australia’s most popular design blog, hosted by our founder/editor Lucy Feagins, in conversation with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. For our third episode, we chat to one of Melbourne’s best known and most successful fashion designers. In a career spanning almost 20 years, Lisa Gorman has been at the helm of the Gorman brand. She launched the business in 1999 and now the company has 39 stores across Australia and New Zealand. We are an ENHANCED podcast. So if you listen to TDF TALKS using the Overcast or Pocket Casts apps, you will see images and links in your player while you listen! Alternatively, all the links mentioned can be found at http://thedesignfiles.net/podcast You can subscribe to TDF Talks on Apple Podcasts, or Download the episode via Overcast. Thanks so much for joining us!

Hello and Welcome to TDF Talks – a fortnightly podcast from Australia’s most popular design blog, The Design Files. TDF Talks is hosted by our founder/editor/boss lady Lucy Feagins, in conversation with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. For our second episode, we are very excited to chat to Rob Adams, the Director of City Design at City of Melbourne. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Rob has been the driving force behind the look, the feel, and countless cultural aspects of Melbourne. This chat highlights just how ambition and ideas from creative, forward-thinking people can really shape a city – It'll have you looking at Melbourne in a whole new way! We are an ENHANCED podcast. So if you listen to TDF TALKS using the Overcast or Pocket Casts apps, you will see images and links in your player while you listen! Links mentioned in each podcast can be found at Thedesignfiles.net/podcast Subscribe to TDF Talks on Apple Podcasts or Download the episode via Overcast Thanks so much for joining us!

Hello and WELCOME to The Design Files first ever podcast! TDF Talks is a fortnightly podcast from The Design Files, Australia’s most popular design blog. You may have heard of (or even attended) our speaker series in Melbourne, TDF Talks. This podcast is an extension of those events, hosted by our founder/editor/boss lady Lucy Feagins, in conversation with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. First up, we’re thrilled to kick the series off with one of Melbourne’s best known creatives, someone we’ve referred to as ‘the doyenne of Melbourne's creative scene - Beci Orpin. We are an ENHANCED podcast. So if you listen to TDF TALKS using the Overcast or Pocket Casts apps, you will see images and links in your player while you listen! Alternatively, all the links mentioned can be found at http://thedesignfiles.net/podcast You can subscribe to TDF Talks on Apple Podcasts, or Download the episode via Overcast. Thanks so much for joining us!

Australia's most popular design blog, The Design Files, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and boy have times changed! In keeping up with our readers' habits, we've launched our first podcast, hosted by founder/editor/boss lady Lucy Feagins! You may have heard of (or even attended) our speaker series, TDF Talks. This podcast is an extension of those events, featuring conversations with trailblazing Australian creatives from the worlds of design, art, craft, architecture, styling, image-making, and more. Here, we share snippets from our first two episodes, starring celebrated designer/illustrator/artist Beci Orpin, and City of Melbourne's long-running Director of City Design, Rob Adams, respectively. Links mentioned in each podcast can be found at Thedesignfiles.net/podcast Subscribe to TDF Talks on Apple Podcasts or Download the episode via Overcast Thanks so much for listening!