The Design Files Talks

How Ellison Studios Became A Cult-Favourite Furniture Brand

We’ve been big fans of Sydney-based brand ELLISON STUDIOS. since it launched in 2017.Now, it has a cult following after dominating the internet with retro-inspired designs like a coffee-coloured velvet sofa created in collaboration with Pantone, and the viral Huggy Armchair.  In this episode, ELLISON STUDIOS. CEO and co-founder Leigh McKeown shares the origin story behind the brand, and how they found international success without ever opening a retail store. Read the article featuring the highlights from this interview over at The Design Files here [https://thedesignfiles.net/2024/11/tdf-talks-ellison-studios], and shop ELLISON STUDIOS. [https://ellisonstudios.com/] full collection online here.

In The Roundhouse Co-Founder Alyce Tran’s Best Business Advice

Building a successful brand is no mean feat, but lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Alyce Tran knows a thing or two. After co-founding the wildly popular accessories brand The Daily Edited, she’s since gone on to work for influencer marketing platform LTK and you’ve probably heard of her side hustle, In The Roundhouse — the tableware brand known for its playful plates, cutlery and tablescaping accessories. In this episode, Alyce shares how In The Roundhouse began in 2018, how her products spark joy in people's everyday lives, and he her best business advice for budding entrepreneurs!  Read the article featuring the highlights from this interview over at The Design Files here [https://thedesignfiles.net/2024/10/tdf-talks-in-the-roundhouse], and shop In The Roundhouse's online store here [https://intheroundhouse.com/]. You can follow Alyce on Instagram at @alyce_tran. [https://www.instagram.com/alyce_tran/]

How Baina Turned The Humble Towel Into A Design Must-Have

Since launching in 2019, Baina has taken the humble towel from a utilitarian textile to a must-have design product with a cult following, including A-list celebrities like  Cindy Crawford and Dakota Fanning. Even if you don’t know Baina by name, we bet you’ve spotted their checkerboard towels at your local beach, or in some of your favourite bathroom inspo photos.  In this episode, founders and childhood best friends Bailey Meredith and Anna Fahey share how they used their backgrounds in the fashion industry to elevate the everyday ritual of bathing in their bestselling designs!  Read the article on this interview over at The Design Files here [https://thedesignfiles.net/2024/10/tdf-talks-baina], and visit Baina's website [https://www.shopbaina.com/en-au/] to shop their collections.

5 Reasons To Consider A Passive House, With Builder Mark van Haandel

Have you ever lived in a house that just wouldn’t stay warm, or a place that felt like a perpetual sauna in summer? Passive Houses are all about solving these problems before the home is even built, and using as little energy as possible to do so. In today’s episode, we speak to certified passive house builder and MVH Constructions founder Mark van Haandel who talks us through everything you need to know about this voluntary building standard — which uses 90 per cent less energy than a typical home!  Read the article featuring the highlights from this episode here [https://thedesignfiles.net/2024/09/tdf-talks-saul-griffith], and find out more about MVH Constructions here [https://www.mvhconstructions.com/], and explore the resources on the Passivhaus Association here.  [https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/] Follow us at @thedesignfiles [https://www.instagram.com/thedesignfiles/]or subscribe to our weekly newsletter [https://thedesignfiles.net/subscribe] so you don't miss a thing. This episode of TDF talks is brought to you by Momentum Energy. [https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/?utm_source=The_Design_Files&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=acquisition-performance_100_percent_]

Why Going All-Electric Is The Best Way To Fight Climate Change, With Saul Griffith

Saul Griffith is a visionary engineer, scientist, author, and inventor with a plan to fight climate change. The Rewiring Australia [https://www.rewiringaustralia.org/] founder says the key to urgently reducing Australia’s emissions is by turning everything electric — from our homes to our cars, and entire suburbs — and embracing renewable energy. We speak to Saul in this episode about how Australia could successfully get off fossil fuels and save the average household money.  Read the article featuring the highlights from this episode here [https://thedesignfiles.net/2024/09/tdf-talks-saul-griffith], and follow Saul's personal Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/dr.electrify/]. Plus, find out more about his project Electrify 2515 here. [https://electrify2515.org/] Follow us at @thedesignfiles [https://www.instagram.com/thedesignfiles/]or subscribe to our weekly newsletter [https://thedesignfiles.net/subscribe] so you don't miss a thing. This episode of TDF talks is brought to you by Momentum Energy. [https://www.momentumenergy.com.au/?utm_source=The_Design_Files&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=acquisition-performance_100_percent_]