Talking Design

By RMIT University

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 ... more

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June 09, 2025 André Bonnice, Co-founder of Simulaa Architecture
André Bonnice is the co-founder of Simulaa, alongside his life and business partner Anna Jankovic.

From designing amenity facilities in rural Victoria to creating furniture under the term ‘Energy Object’, the two RMIT alumni are continually researching new ways to lower the carbon footprint.

Kicking off a brand new season of Talking Design, André talks to Stephen about pushing sustainability to the next level, and reveals the key advice he gives to up-and-coming architecture students.
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22min
October 03, 2024 Lucy Clemenger, Architect
Recipient of numerous awards from the Australian Institute of Architects, including the prestigious Sir Osborne McCutcheon Award in 2023, Lucy brings years of experience to the ‘table’.

In this episode, her and Stephen discuss the differences between rural and city builds, as well as the reasons why modern architects need to stay agile.
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21min
July 15, 2024 Zahava Elenberg, Director of Move-in
Zahava Elenberg is the director of Move-in, one of Australia's leading FF&E studios.

In this week’s episode, Zahava talks to Stephen Crafti about how she went from sneaking into her first architecture classes to embarking on a bold new collaboration with Lisa Gorman.

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23min
June 18, 2024 Mel Bright, Design Director of Studio Bright
Mel Bright is the principal and design director of Studio Bright; a name which has been cemented into the fabric of Melbourne’s design landscape.

In this week’s episode, Mel talks to Stephen Crafti about not being locked into one style, the importance of creating beautiful spaces for people living with disabilities, and how her practice’s success impacts her current work.

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23min
May 28, 2024 Michael Artemenko, Director of FIGR
Talking Design is back in time for Melbourne Design Week 2024! Join Stephen Crafti in conversation with the co-founder and director of FIGR Architecture & Design, Michael Artemenko.

Now a prolific architect, Michael happened to meet his fellow co-founder while studying at RMIT—where he graduated in 2008.

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22min
August 16, 2022 Dr. James Carey, Interior Design
Describing himself as an interior designer and a visual artist, Dr. James Carey switched from studying arts to Interior Design at RMIT University. As well as having worked with a number of practices, both local and global, Carey enjoys heading up the university’s fourth year program -teaching students on the broader aspects of design.
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26min
July 21, 2022 Denise Sprynskyj and Peter Boyd, S!X

Denise Sprynskyj and Peter Boyd established S!X fashion label in 1994 -Following a deconstructed aesthetic from the outset, they continue to remain strong to their initial vision. Both now with doctorates from RMIT where they also lecture in the School of Fashion & Design, they work continues to attract a strong following and can be found in galleries such as the National Gallery of Victoria.
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31min
May 23, 2022 Luke Brown, Creative Director of TCYK
Established 10 years ago by founder and Creative Principal Rhy Gorgol, The Company You Keep, TCYK is a multi-sectorial design practice that takes a more unconventional approach from everything from band strategies and product development to book publishing -focusing on brands that ‘speak’ rather than ‘shout’.
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27min
April 29, 2022 Danielle Whitfield
Danielle Whitfield. Curator of Fashion & Textiles talks about the exhibition on Coco Chanel ‘Fashion Manifesto’ that opened at the National Gallery of Victoria in early December and will close at the end of April. She not only takes us through this exhibition but explains Chanel’s important legacy to fashion in the 20th century and beyond - a fascinating insight into the world of a fashion legend.
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28min
April 12, 2022 Simone LeAmon
Initially studying sculpture at the Victorian College of the Arts, Simone Leamon was then given the opportunity to work with contemporary jeweller Susan Cohn. She also later undertook a Masters Degree in Industrial Design at RMIT University. Eight years ago Leamon along with her colleague Ewan McEoin were awarded the positions of the Hugh Williamson Curators at the National Gallery of Victoria and recently included the inaugural Design Fair as part of Melbourne Design Week.
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37min

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How many episodes does Talking Design have?

The podcast currently has 228 episodes available.