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Designing Men – Vanity Fare – November 2013

Designing Men At Sotheby’s New York this November, the world will get a unique tutorial from two masters of design. Collaborating for the first time, Apple’s Jonathan Ive and his chum, the equally acclaimed Marc Newson, have selected or made more than 40 objects for an auction to benefit Bono’s Product (Red) anti-H.I.V. campaign. Meeting […]

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Premier’s Design Awards

The Marc Newson Unbreakable Drinkware range was a finalist at the recent Victorian Premier’s Design Awards.  http://www.premiersdesignawards.org.au/entries/. This follows the receipt of an Australian International Good Design Award in May of this year, and its display in the Powerhouse Museum of Sydney’s Success and Innovation gallery for one year. These awards are peer group recognition […]

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Wilson’s wet and wild win

Most APSOC races have seen an increase in numbers this year, but unfortunately the Hare & Hounds fell on a day of freezing winds and rain. Only hardy souls braved the conditions, with Rob Wilson (OS) taking full advantage to win the handicap race. This was Rob’s first ever win after many years of competing. […]

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Good Design Award

Good Design Award The Marc Newson Unbreakable Drinkware range received a Good Design Award from the Australian International Design Awards’ judges. Good Design Australia is an international design promotion organisation responsible for running the Australian International Design Awards, one of the oldest and most prestigious design awards in the world. With a proud heritage dating back […]

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I’m just not the retiring type

THE Prime Minister is urging people to remain in the workforce as long as possible, but some have been following that advice for years. They may be at, or beyond, the age of retirement but work for them brings purpose, self-esteem and balance to a well-rounded life. MAGGIE TABBERER, MAGGIE T BRAND AMBASSADOR, 75 WHEN […]

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