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January 2012 Sand Casting Pieces
Andrew has produced two modern patterns from the primal, volcanic process of sand casting. The first is a fence that was inspired by the ubiquity and veiled menace of spear fences which take their forms in a sharp, flinty, Neanderthal style. Significantly more interesting than the mediocre Victorian & Georgian styles that are used at the front of every second house. The second piece is an architrave which was inspired by modern tattoos, a bit cooler than a spiral heart design on the front of your fence wouldn't you agree!
January 2012 Maria Fernanda Cardoso
We're so excited to hear that the innately talented artist Maria Fernandez Cardoso has received a well deserved grant as well as being included in the Biennale of Sydney 2012, one of the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in the Asia-Pacific region.
Looking forward to seeing what she has in store for the Biennale.
January 2012 Shapeways Valentines Day Gift Guide
Shapeways have included the Marcello glasses as part of their Valentines Day gifts for him guide. Take a look at the guide here, they've got some really creative alternative gifts for him and her, far more interesting than roses and socks.
January 2012 Slat Walls
We've been working on some point of sale fixtures for Optus' pre-paid services. Similarly to the other pieces we've created these slat walls can be flat packed to lower transport costs. The walls also work in conjunction with other merchandise we designed including pods and handset bars.
January 2012 Petlife Lead
This dog lead we've been working on is part of a new robust line of pet accessories for Purine Petlife which has a handle you can twist to seperate and easily attach to a pole.
Now you can pop into the coffee shop knowing your furry friend will be there when you return.
January 2012 Petlife
These are the renders of the Petlife animal collars we have been working on. The clips are a new design that has a dual clip, first clicking in and then a flip cap to lock it in.
These should be available in March so stay tuned for more details.
December 2011 Cake Wines
Cake wines are a wine brand built around supporting, celebrating and contributing to Australia's thriving creative culture. Cake have created some great leather bottle holders that can attach to your bike and needed the straps to be branded too.
We came up with a simple solution and used a regular solder iron, unscrewed the soldering pin and screwed in a branding iron we made. To make the branding iron we used 3D rapid prototyping to create the head of the branding tool, now you can just plug it in and off you go!
So grab your bike, grab a bottle of Cake and have some fun in the sun while supporting Australia's creative culture.
Cake.
Create.Culture
December 2011 Geo Cubes
This is the second piece designed for global icons, which means you will soon be able to take home a miniature Opera House or Harbour Bridge. The pieces are cast in bronze, a precious metal that allowed us to capture Sydney Harbour in all of its detail. These are just the the first prototypes as the pieces are not yet in production, so stay tuned for more details.
December 2011 Optus PrePaid Services Cubes
Optus came to us wanting to save on their transport costs, so we developed these cubes that are flat packed for easy transport and assembled in store. These are the next generation point-of-sale material developed for pre-paid services. Keep an eye out at your local Optus dealer for a closer look!
December 2011 PentaFob Controllers
Second generation door remotes developed for Elsema, this will be sold alongside our first design from 2007. Gone are the days where your remote will break if you drop it in water, or run over with your car (or bike) as these remotes are heavy duty, and can handle all our clumsy little accidents!
December 2011 thINK!
Andy from our friends next door at ‘thINK’ came to us with the idea of using a giant thumb tac as a vibrant large scale display for their new studio. What do you think!
December 2011 Let There Be Light
New offices call for new interiors, so we're customising each detailed section of the new studio, and we're starting from the top down. The inspiration for these came from a previous job where a nose comb of a cessna aeroplane was used, so we moulded the copper on the actual engine turbine propeller of an aeroplane. These precious metal's vibrant colour perfectly complements the studio and the warm tone fills the room.
October 2011 Vert Design have 3D Printer
Our 3D Desktop printer arrived today. Lots of fun to be had.
October 2011 Vert Design have Fake Crap from China Stickers
We have designed these "Fake Crap from China" stickers. Great design should be appreciated. If someone told you they saw Elvis live, you'd be amazed. Then to find out, they were passing off "The Elvis Show" at the local club two years ago for the real thing, is laughable. Fake Furniture demeans both the designers and the people who own it. Owning a fake chair is like going to see a tribute band at an RSL; the notes are same, the words are the same, it's cheaper but clearly something is a miss. If you are interested in the stickers send us an email andrew@vertdesign.com.au or call us on (02) 9698 7770 and we will send you out a pack.
September 2011 Vert Design and the Balmain Boat Company
We have designed a half size boat - for kids for the Balmain Boat Company.
September 2011 Vert Design have a NEW OFFICE
We are extremely happy with out new office. We haved moved NEXT DOOR - Suite 208, 53-59 Great Buckingham Street, Redfern. Come and check out our new offices! It is bigger, brighter and cleaner!
September 2011 Vert Design and LAMY
Vert Design have re-designed the packaging for the LAMY Fountain Pens.
July 2011 Vert Design and Interpretations III
Interpretations III is the latest in a series of biennial exhibitions that put production at the centre of design process. Each year a select group of Australian designers is invited to interpret a specific material or manufacturing technique. Founded in 2007 with an inaugural focus on glassblowing and followed in 2009 by an exhibition of objects made in sheet metal, this year the seven designers in the exhibition have immersed themselves in the process of sand casting. Participating designers: Henry Wilson, Hugh Worthington, Liane Rossler, Oliver Smith, Trent Jansen, Charles Wilson and Interpretations curator and founder, Andrew Simpson. Check out the gallery - Damien Minton Gallery 583 Elizabeth Street, Redfern.
July 2011 Vert Design and Gaffa Gallery - See Saw
Andrew was a mentor at "See Saw". Where 16 students along with 3 other design industry mentors have been busy thinking up creative ways to mend Sydney city. The work done by the students looks amazing. Come and have a look at the big wrap up show at the Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence Street Sydney CBD (near town hall). From 2-4pm come and meet the designers and the mentors as the students talk about their work, and their ideas for the city.
July 2011 Vert Design and Sydney Design
Interpretations 3 is part of Sydney Design. It is starting on the 9th of August! www.interpretations-sydney.com. There are many other exhibitions on around Sydney. Check out the Sydney Design website for more details.
July 2011 Vert Design and Green Ups
Andrew Simpson gave a talk at Green Ups last night. "GreenUps is an informal monthly drinks night that helps support the creative, inspired and lively community of people who already immersed or curious about sustainability". Check out the website to see when another event is on.
July 2011 Vert Design and C Free
C Free is a sustainable materials company. It is exciting that they have developed these truly sustainable materials and that they operate in Australia. Vert Design are looking forward to using some of these materials and reducing the use of virgin materials.
June 2011 Vert Design G James Extrusion
The Vert Design team went to G James Extrusion today! It was good to witness the extrusion manufacturing process and build connections with local manufactures. design@vertdesign.com.au
June 2011 Vert Design Sunglasses
We have perfected our 3D printed glasses. They can now fold and come with brass pins. If you want to order your customised pair of glasses email us design@vertdesign.com.au
June 2011 Vert Design and Shapeways
Check out our Shapeways store. We have uploaded some of our products to Shapeways so that you can purchase them in the colour of your choice. More products will be uploaded soon. Our first product we uploaded was the Yarn Phone.
June 2011 Vert Design and VIVID Creative Futures
The presentation was a success! Everyone loved it. Have a look on the Vivid website for more photos. DIY World: The Rise of Rapid Prototyping and Citizen Engineers. Designers are transforming the way products are made.
June 2011 Vert Design and Art Scape - ABC
We are going to be on Art Scape. ABC were in the studio filming last friday. Keep an eye out for Vert Design on the ABC!
April 2011 Vert Design and Fairfield City Council
Vert design worked with the Fairfield City Council to design the 'Go Green Machine'. It has just featured in Heidi Axelsen's blog. Check it out!
May 2011 Vert Design and Balmain Boat Company
Andrew Simpson has custom designed his own clothing. They are based on the classic Russian sailor design. It captures the nautical themes of the Balmain Boat Company. They come in 2 colours, black and blue and white striped.
May 2011 Vert Design and The Phone
This phone uses the same mechanism used in headphones, so we 3D printed the phone and redesigned it to implant the headphones. It is a new style headphone.
April 2011 Vert Design and Maria Fernanda Cardoso
We all wish Maria Good Luck for the Exhibition, "It's Not Size that Matters it is Shape" will be held on the 27 April - 21 May 2011. It is a weird and wonderful collection representing the world of the private parts of small creatures. Maria has generated beautiful microdrawings and microsculptures. The exhibition will be held at ARC ONE GALLERY 45 FLINDERS LANE MELBOURNE. Check it out!
April 2011 Vert Design and &Company
&Company put on a great dinner at the Object Gallery. Everyone enjoyed drinking their wine using the Stilla Carafe. Designer objects made up the dinner table and it looked beautiful. Have a look at the website for more images and details on the exhibition.
March 2011 Vert Design and Top 3 by Design
There was a party at Top 3 by Design in Bondi Junction the other night and the Stilla Carafe was voted the best product on the night by the people that attend the event. So we were very pleased!
March 2011 Vert Design has Facebook
We finally have facebook! Click on the link and it will take you to our page. You can then talk to us and let us know what you think of some of the new designs. We regularly have events on or new things happening so 'like' us and keep checking.
March 2011 Vert Design and Top 3
Bombay Sapphire 'Design Discovery Award' exhibition at the Top 3 by Design Bondi Junction store. Thursday 24th of March 2011, 6-8pm at Level 5 Westfield Bondi Junction. 20% off all Australian designed products on the night.
March 2011 Vert Design and Brainmates
Come along! Andrew will be talking at the Brainmates, 'Prototype this' talk. Tips on prototyping and product ideas. There will be some other interesting talks. 8.30am on Monday the 28th of March, limited places!!!
March 2011 Vert Design and Centennial Parklands
The Centennial Parklands approached us to re-design their dining chairs. The original chairs kept splitting because they were poorly made. Instead of thousands of chairs going to landfill, they decided to work with us and re-design a new back rest that can be attached to the chair. The outcome was successful! This is a perfect example of how to minimise waste. It is a more sustainable approach and should be adopted more frequently.
March 2011 Vert Design and Top 3 by Design
The Stilla Carafe is now available at Top 3 by Design. It is a poetic expression of the elemental nature of liquid and the conviviality of sharing a drink. Designed in collaboration with oliver smith.
Stilla Carafe won the 'Product of the Year 2009' Vogue Living, PYD Product of the Year Award.
Finalist in the Bombay Saaphire Design Discover Awards 2010.
Finalist in the Bombay Saaphire Design Discover Awards 2010.
February 2011 Vert Design does The Balmain Boat Company
Andrew took his boat out for testing at camp cove. Click the link and add us on facebook!
February 2011 Vert Design think it might be a Coincidence?
This T-shirt has used our praying mantis logo? They call it the 'industrial tee'?
February 2011 Vert Design does Everyday Design Coffee and Cycling
On the 19th of February at the Gaffa Gallery, Andrew presented the process of designing the perfect coffee cup. It was a hands on experience showing the process from prototypes and moulds to the final product. Everyone was talking coffee!
January 2011 Vert Design does 3D printed glasses
Come and check out our range of glasses, you can put clear prescription lenses in them or put a dark lens and make them sunglasses. We are bringing out a whole range, you can request a design, material and colour. Call Vert to order some and talk about the cost!!!
January 2011 Vert Design does In Good Company
Vert design will be exhibiting at object as part of 'In Good Company'
Please join us for a fabulous celebration of Sydney’s creative community! We follow the story of 25 design studios, makers, manufacturers and retailers, meeting over 50 individuals along the way. In Good Company is presented by Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design, and guest curated by &company. See works the works and words of established, early career and emerging designers and their support networks.
Exhibitors include: Dinosaur Designs, Cloth, Koskela, Mud Australia, Oliver Smith, Trent Jansen, Vert Design, Gary Galego, Design By Them, High Tea with Mrs Woo, Naomi Taplin, Top 3 By Design, Gaffa, Metalab, and so many more! It’s a hellavalot of talent for a little gallery!
Please join us for a fabulous celebration of Sydney’s creative community! We follow the story of 25 design studios, makers, manufacturers and retailers, meeting over 50 individuals along the way. In Good Company is presented by Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design, and guest curated by &company. See works the works and words of established, early career and emerging designers and their support networks.
Exhibitors include: Dinosaur Designs, Cloth, Koskela, Mud Australia, Oliver Smith, Trent Jansen, Vert Design, Gary Galego, Design By Them, High Tea with Mrs Woo, Naomi Taplin, Top 3 By Design, Gaffa, Metalab, and so many more! It’s a hellavalot of talent for a little gallery!
January 2011 Vert Design does Point of Sale Material
Large roll out of Point of Sale for Optus, Boost and Virgin mobile.
January 2011 Vert Design does 3D Printed Sunglasses
Order a pair today! Customize your own glasses.
January 2011 Andrew Simpson will be the designer in residence at Refraction
Andrew Simpson will be designing in a box at the Gaffa Gallery showcasing some of his designs. Refraction is about pushing the boundaries of contemporary glass making and design. The exhibition will run from 13th of January 2011 till 24th of January 2011. 281 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD. NSW 2000 PH 02 9283 4273 Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 11am-5pm www.gaffa.com.au
November 2010 Vert Design produces the Peter Farrell Cup
The Peter Farrell Cup Challenge presents a valuable opportunity to develop an idea into a winning business plan, sharpen entrepreneurial skills, and gain feedback along the way.
we designed the cup and the take home awards as a lost foam casting. the weight, size and textures come together to create an award that is prestiges with out being pretentious.
October 2010 Vert Design Re loved exhibition
The power house has extended the 're-loved' exhibition till the end of November. so if you have not had a chance to check out our chairs there is still time.
October 2010 Vert DesignThe Abandoned Boudoir
We have just shipped our work to Bangkok for the first let of the Abandoned Boudoir. The Abandoned Boudoir is an art and design exhibition set within a Hotel, objects, observation and the overall issue of surveillance and privacy. It has been planned to be installed and performed during Salone Del Mobile 2011 in Milan and then as a pop-up exhibition during the 2011 Venice Biennale.
October 2010 3D printed glasses
As the cost of 3D printing has come down we have been playing with producing low run production items this way.