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RSP unveils new business initiatives to meet future demands of the built environment

RSP unveils new business initiatives to meet future demands of the built environment

RSP charts a new expertise ecosystem to bring sustainability, innovation, education, Metaverse and AI under one roof.

Álvaro González gives us an enlightening executive summary

Álvaro González gives us an enlightening executive summary

Cosentino’s newly appointed vice president for Asia Pacific shares his strategic moves in driving the global architectural surfaces company’s growth in the region.

SID Design Conversations: Designpreneurship In A Challenging Market

SID Design Conversations: Designpreneurship In A Challenging Market

In light of a slowing market and growing concentration of design practices, three design entrepreneurs tell us how they keep the lights on while following their dreams.

Architectus’ CEO Ray Brown on specialisation vs generalisation

Architectus’ CEO Ray Brown on specialisation vs generalisation

We talk with Ray Brown about how to stay ahead in a competitive market, and it comes down to an age-old question – to specialise or generalise?

Design Conversations Are Back For Saturday Indesign! Don’t Miss Out

Design Conversations Are Back For Saturday Indesign! Don’t Miss Out

We’re excited to announce the full line up of Design Conversations topics, speakers and times. Don’t miss these highly anticipated learning opportunities with leading thinkers at Saturday Indesign on 12 October!

Candid conversations: Christopher Boots hosts an evening to remember

Candid conversations: Christopher Boots hosts an evening to remember

The design community in Melbourne gathered together for an evening dedicated to inspiring ideas on the business of design.

The 15 characteristics of successful design businesses

The 15 characteristics of successful design businesses

What makes one studio stand out from another? Sure the design itself plays into it, but there are also other things to consider… like these 15 characteristics.

Quantifying human-centered design: Cliff Ho from The Commons

Quantifying human-centered design: Cliff Ho from The Commons

Cliff Ho, CEO and co-founder of co-working group The Commons, pens a think piece that looks at the world of design thinking and how designers can use their talents for better design outcomes.

5 minutes with Seada Linardi, founder of SLAB

5 minutes with Seada Linardi, founder of SLAB

We asked Seada Linardi, the founder of boutique design practice SLAB, some questions about process, running a successful practice and balancing it all as a parent. 

Rocco Design Architects Enter Collaboration Agreement With Surbana Jurong

Rocco Design Architects Enter Collaboration Agreement With Surbana Jurong

Asia-based urban and infrastructure development consultancy Surbana Jurong will jointly pursue projects in the region with Rocco Yim’s firm.

B+H and Surbana Jurong Forge A New Alliance

B+H and Surbana Jurong Forge A New Alliance

The new partnership marks Singapore-based Surbana Jurong’s first investment in a North American consulting and design practice.

5 Minutes With… dwp CEO Brenton Mauriello

5 Minutes With… dwp CEO Brenton Mauriello

dwp is an international practice that has established a foothold in Asia. The Indesignlive team speaks with the practice’s CEO Brenton Mauriello, from his office in Thailand, about creating workplace culture and the changing perspectives of the region.