Talking Design

Artist Jessica Ledwich's photographs have gone viral. Her strong images displaying women in search of 'perfection' have appeared in newspapers and web sites around the world. Currently completing her Masters in fine art at RMIT, Ledwich explores new territory with her photographs and extraordinary sculptures.

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Alistair Trung studied fashion at the University of Technology in Sydney. Unlike most graduates, Trung established his own label soon after graduating. He has a different take on fashion, summed up by one of the many slogans on his store windows; Fashion Shouldn't Give Women a Nervous Breakdown! A breathe of fresh air in the industry, Trung continues to forge his own path, often collaborating with other fields, such as Opera and Theatre.

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Interior Designer Geraldine Maher, is a Principal at Jackson Architecture. Maher, who studied Interior Design at RMIT University, has be en at the helm of a number of interesting projects, from Rathdowne Place, Carlton to offices for the High Court in Perth. Geraldine gets as much pleasure working on smaller projects, including the occasional residential fit-out.

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Architect Jeremy McLeod established Breathe Architecture in 2001 after working for a couple of large Melbourne practices; SJB & Fender Katsalidis. Keen to start his own practice, with a strong sustainable bent, McLeod has continued to push the architectural boundaries. His latest project, a development of 24 apartments in Brunswick, known as The Commons, is a new direction in apartment living.

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A textile designer, first made a name with Prin Tin Tin in the 1980s. Since then, McManus has been lecturing at RMIT, as well as developing his own body of work - he recently exhibited some of his work at the Melbourne Now exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Stephen Crafti talks to RMIT's Professor Paul Gough, Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice President Design and Social Context.
Paul's range of skills and experience has seen him produce works as an artist, broadcaster, author and academic.

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Stephen Crafti chats with successful fashion designer Linden Blick who, since graduating from Fashion Design at RMIT, has gone on to work for Abercrombie and Fitch and Urban Outfitters.

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Dr. Shane Hulbert, Deputy Head of the School of Art at RMIT University started his career studying Media Arts at the Philip Institute of technology, now part of RMIT's campus.
Initially focused on painting, he quickly moved to photography. His work, exhibited at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of the Melbourne Now show, displays a different approach to how Australia conveys itself both at home and to world.

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Tim and Alex Britten-Finschi started the label From Britten just over four years ago. As sons to fashion designer Linda Britten, the name couldn't be more appropriate. Recipient of L'Oreal Young Designer Award a couple of years ago, the menswear label is now sold by leading retailers in Europe and in Japan.

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Interior Designer Amanda Lynn trained in South Africa before moving to Australia 20 years ago. Working with a select group of Melbourne architects, Lynn enjoys the role of problem solving as well as being in tune with client's needs. From contemporary to working with heritage buildings, Lynn's portfolio of work is diverse. Paramount in the process is the need to clearly communicate with both clients and contractors.

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