Studio Sam

Musing Sustainability

studiosam — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:25:50 +0000

publication Craft Australia Blogspot

title Sam Parsons: Musing on a Sustainable Practice

date 6 December 2011

This special feature on the Craft Australia blog focuses on sustainability, and in particular sustainable practice and making in 2011.

This is what I had to say: “To me sustainability goes beyond material selection, recycling and minimizing environmental and social impacts. These should go without saying. To me sustainability is about asking the bigger questions. Do we really need more designer furniture? Does the design contribute something worthwhile?”

“As a designer I grapple with questions like these on a constant basis. I am consequently committed to designing solutions that have real purpose, respond to everyday needs, are adaptable, contribute to the quality of life, can transcend transient fashion and importantly challenge society’s ‘throw away’ mentality”.

Please read more are Craft Australia Sustainability Forum

Thank you Belinda for inviting me to participate.

QLD Export Awards 2011

studiosam — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:13:35 +0000

Studio Sam and seven other leading Queensland practitioners were invited by Artisan to showcase some works at The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2011. Some of our Sienas and book sculptures were used as table centre pieces and provided “a fabulous talking point for the 800+ guests”.

The awards which are Queensland’s highest recognition of exporting achievement were held on October 20 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Link Artisan

photos provided by Artisan

Part of a Collection

studiosam — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:20:28 +0000

publication Inside Out

date May-June 2011

article Well Played

product featured Mini Bookscreen

The article features the Elsternwick home of creative pair Dean and Tanya Cherny. Dean has been an “avid art collector” for 13 years. A Mini Bookscreen by Studio Sam is in some great company including paintings by David Bromley and Tim Storrier.

The Mini Bookscreens bright colours pop out as it sits on a custom designed, dark timber shelving system in the living room.

The “house relies primarily on a white palette, but strong colour is introduced in dramatic artworks and accessories”.

photographer Derek Swalwell

stylist Jason Grant

author Carrie Hutchinson

Albert Park Residence

studiosam — Sun, 01 May 2011 07:37:34 +0000

client private

category interior design

location Albert Park, Victoria, Australia

architect Philip Crouch Architects

Carefully selected

studiosam — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:42:23 +0000

publication Inside Out

date March-April 2011

article Modern History

product featured Mini Bookscreen

The article features the home of Sydney stylist Claire Delmar and her husband James. A Mini Bookscreen sits on the windowsill in their master bedroom.

“I spend a lot more time thinking about what I want rather than rushing out and buying something. I’m quite fussy: I like things I don’t see too much, and things I know other people won’t have”…..”when it comes to the things I buy for my own home, I’m a strong believer in the theory that, if you love it, it’ll work with the other things that you love, too” says Claire.

photographer Corrie Bond

stylist Claire Delmar

author Rachel Smith