Established by Janne Faulkner 50 years ago, Nexus Designs has established a reputation for creating timeless interiors. However, over the years, it has expanded its repertoire from designing bespoke homes to now fitting out apartments and hospitality projects. Stephen Crafti caught up with interior designer Sonia Simpfendorfer, Creative Director of Nexus. She discusses the last 50 years and an apartment in New York, the starting point being a Roy Lichtenstein mural.

Sonia Simpfendorfer, Creative Director of Nexus Designs - Talking Design 2018, Ep2

Talking Design is a fortnightly podcast review of design in all its facets - from architecture to industrial design, from fashion to automotive design. It features interviews with prominent designers and expert analysis from RMIT University academics. Talking Design is produced by experienced journalist Stephen Crafti and sponsored by RMIT.

Yahov Ron studied fashion at RMIT University, graduating in 2008. In 2009 he spent a year working with Belgium designers AF Vandervorst based in Antwerp. He established his own business Paris 99 in 2001, combining his love of European vintage fashion with his own designs.

Yahav Ron, Fashion Designer at Paris 99 - Talking Design 2019, Ep.1

Jeromie Maver, Curator of the Clement Meadmore Exhibition at the Ian Potter Gallery– Talking Design 2018 Ep 25

Trained in gold  silversmithing at RMIT University, jeweller Emma Goodsir established gallery e.g.etal with Ali Limb in 1998. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Flinders Lane gallery supporting contemporary jewellers from Australia and New Zealand.

Emma Goodsir, Founder of e.g.etal – Talking Design 2018 Ep 23

In this episode of Talking Design, Stephen chats to Roy Tavenor, director of the RED Design Group. Tavenor was head of Marketing with Myer in the mid-1990s before establishing The RED Design Group in 2002, and is someone who fully understands the highs and lows of the retail scene globally.

Some more information on RED Design Group:

RED is a multi-disciplinary design practice founded in 2002 – working with clients in Australia and S.E.Asia on retail and hospitality projects.
 
With a blend of architecture, interior design, branding and customer experience design, RED brings a unique cocktail of design skills.
 
They also have a strong strategy team – and are passionate about design as a means to improve business success.
 
They have offices in Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City – and a team of around 35 designers.
 
 
https://www.facebook.com/reddesigngroup
 
www.redgp.com
 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-design-group_2/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-tavenor-84285b8/

Roy Travenor,  Director of the Red Design Group – Talking Design 2018 Ep 22

Architect Keith Westbrook is a director of Cumulus Studio, with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Melbourne. With the tourism boom in Tasmania, Cumulus has grown, designing numerous hotels and tourism projects.

Sonia Simpfendorfer, Creative Director of Nexus Designs - Talking Design 2018, Ep2

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