and O design

Yumi Ando is a Melbourne ceramic artist who creates hand made jewellery, homewares and interior accessories. The and O designs have grown from her Japanese background and appreciation of the natural world, fused with the timelessness of vintage objects and iconic symbolism.

Her works begin as technical illustrations, sketches and hand cut templates which are then produced in her home studio. Every product is lovingly hand built from high quality porcelain, stoneware and finished with variety of glazes. The delicate decoration of her works is achieved through etched inlays, hand painting, piercing and printing.

Small, delicate and individual, her pieces are destined to be held and appreciated for their quality, personality and individualism.

Gaye Abandon

Gaye Abandon and Body Parts Winter Accessories are two textile based, craft and design labels producing one-of-a-kind and limited edition accessories, homewares and clothing. Handmade in Melbourne, both ranges re-purpose second-hand and remnant materials wherever possible and are committed to sustainable, ethical and local production.

Op shop haberdashery and ephemera, vintage sewing patterns, felted jumpers and natural fabrics provide the inspiration for Gaye Naismith's Gaye Abandon range designed and made in Melbourne since 2005. Her accessories and homewares are inspired by domestic crafts turned out by generations of resourceful and creative women who have transformed pre-loved and surplus materials into decorative, functional and unique objects.

The Gently Unfurling Sneak

The Gently Unfurling Sneak is the work of Melbourne artist-designer Anika Cook, who started the business in 2006 after discovering that her Creative Arts degree rendered her completely unqualified for actual jobs.

Anika likes small touches of absurdity, vintage illustrations, old paper and books, bright colours, and stripes, but even more than that, she like putting all those things into her printed clothing, accessories and artworks. All products are happily made in Australia using the finest natural fibres, sustainably grown bamboo, and occasionally the back of an apple box that was found down the road.

Five years down the road, The Gently Unfurling Sneak has settled into its slightly strange style and has found its place in the crazy art-fashion-design world. And no one has had to get a proper job yet.

Hand Drawn House

Hand Drawn House is a Melbourne based textile and illustration studio run solely by Alice Jean McKellar. Alice uses her unique illustration style, to hand print organic fabrics and recycled paper, fashioned into original, limited runs of colourful and exciting new items. Hand Drawn House is focussed around an eco-friendly view, that organic items should be more available and reasonably priced for everyone, even those who consider conventional products the only option. Each of Alice's products are special and individually printed by hand. Hand drawn house aims for great design as well as striving to use the most environmentally friendly processes available.

Harvest Textiles

Harvest Textiles is a textile screen printing studio run by Jess Wright, Emma Byrnes and Lara Davies – three women with a passion for textiles. The trio run screen printing and textile workshops at their East Brunswick studio Harvest Workroom as well producing an in house label that features hand printed yardage designs. As a brand, Harvest Textiles uses organic cotton or fabrics that are low impact on the environment.Their designs feature a mixture of hand drawn illustrations and geometric patterns. Harvest Textiles are passionate about creating products that are not mass produced but made by their own hands. As well as producing their own range of products, the trio work on collaborative designs with artists who take residence at Harvest Workroom. Harvest Workroom acts as a venue for local artists to show exhibitions, run workshops and host pop up retail spaces.

labthreeofive

The brainchild of seven architecture students, labthreeofive is a design initiative based in Melbourne that specialises in small scale product design. The eclectic mix of cultures that comprises threeofive has translated into a design sensibility that is unique and refreshingly unpredictable.

Since its inception, labthreeofive has been synonymous with funky and playful products that liberate the soul from the mundane and engender a passion for life. Their endearing designs have tickled the imaginations of individuals who are seeking a culture of fun and inspired design wear.

Morgan Wills

Morgan Wills' small boutique design label originated in 2006, as a result of her passion and love of colour. She has always been interested in craft, and even as a child was reusing everyday objects and materials found around the house to make things. Her label is focused on crafting unique eco friendly products of the highest quality.

What she finds in her travels dictates what can be made in terms of colour range. For her Cast offs products, only 100% finely woven woollen jumpers are used, with a preference for pure lamb's wool or cashmere. With the Mumma & Baby Bushka dolls, part of the Play with me range, Morgan uses all sorts of fabrics – everything from quilting and vintage fabrics, souvenir tea towels and floral tablecloths. All works are one of a kind and designed to be treasured for a lifetime.

Noha Khalaf

Noha Khalaf is a Melbourne based jewellery artist with a background in architecture and industrial design.

She bends Euclidean Geometry to create all sorts of beautiful and unique items; including, but not limited to, three-dimensional, interactive puzzles. Sometimes the puzzles are wearable.

Philip Stokes

Philip Stokes Studio Glass (PSSG) has opened in the edgy design hub of Cremorne. A contemporary glass art gallery and studio space is now open to the public. One of Australia's leading contemporary glass artists, his work highly sought after by world leading hotels in the Asia Pacific region and with designers alike. His bold and contemporary range brightens any environment; ideal as accents or as the focal point of any room. Explore the range to find a perfect gift for that special occasion, or invest in a piece to compliment your collection. The PSSG gallery features sculptural works, installations, lighting and glass art. PSSG also offers a custom service to meet the requirements of adventurous clients with specific ideas in mind.

Pocket Carnival

Cute, eco-friendly and handmade, Pocket Carnival is a collection of illustrated loveliness. A combination of a love of sewing & drawing, Pocket Carnival's gorgeous creations include handmade organic cotton purses & soft toys, greeting cards made of recycled card & art prints of original illustrations by Penny Eager. Each product is designed & created in Melbourne.

Bright colours & classic patterns run throughout the Pocket Carnival range, as do owls, little animal-people, and rain clouds. While the illustrations are the focus of the product range, environmental sustainability is a key factor – only certified organic or recycled cottons are used for the purses, and the paper goods are all printed on 100% post consumer recycled card – sustainably cute.

Shelley Panton

Two Layers of Cells

Two Layers of Cells, founded by Melbourne Artist Jane Crappsley is a collaboration between light and art. With limited edition lamp shades and light boxes, TLOC is about offering an opportunity for people to share a part of their own story with others.

TLOC create a unique range of limited edition lamp shades and light boxes made from recycled and repurposed materials. The Lightwrap lamp shades are available in Limited Editions featuring original art by selected artists; a Draw-Your-Own Lightwrap Kit for Kids to create their own lamp shade masterpiece; or TLOC can custom make and personalise for you with your own art or photos.