At the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 27, in his erudite yet disarmingly down-to-earth acceptance speech, VL50 CREATIVE OF THE YEAR Sean Godsell repeated the words: “Everybody benefits from GOOD DESIGN.” His statement has stayed with me ever since, and I think it sums up the energy that was in the room that evening. THE AWARDS reaffirmed just how robust, proud and motivated the Australian design industry is, and the camaraderie among those in attendance was manifest. The event’s success would not have been possible without the vision and commitment of presenting partner Mobilia, and the incredible contributions of our supporting partners Range Rover, Programa, Waterford, Ruinart and Jo Malone London, which made every moment memorable. Speaking of vision, this issue is dedicated to design that breaks the mould…
