Member News
Australian Consumer Law Obligation
The purpose of this letter is to remind AFA Members of the Federal Court of Australia decision following action taken against Woolworths Limited (Woolworths) relating to the supply of unsafe products to Australian consumers. This case serves as an important reminder...
New AFA Member TIRAR
The AFA would like to welcome new AFA member TIRAR, award winning manufacturers of solid timber door hardware. TIRAR design started when Felice Carlino, founder of SUMU design consultancy, was working on his award-winning design for THE ACCOMMODATION POD in 2015, he...
Uni SA Student Lounge – by AFA Member – Workspace
Located on the ground floor of City West campus’s Catherine Helen Spence Building, the newest social space of Uni SA’s West End, the Student Lounge offers students a space to interact outside of study time.With the concept design being driven by ideas from the...
Myer Melbourne – Australia Lives here Exhibition
This year Myer has gathered numerous pieces of Australia's past and displaying items from Myer’s extensive archives. The items will be displayed in Myer’s Melbourne City store from 8 August until 15 September. There’ll be fashion and beloved toys and appliances...
AFA Member Jobs Two Positions Vacant – Molmic Furniture, a leading manufacturer of Australian Made Furniture
Upholstery Development Assistant / Development Technician . The position available is for a Development Assistant / Development Technician to assist in the development of new product design and the training and introduction of new product into the production...
Grants and Funding – A Message from AFA Partners, Treadstone
The Victorian Government is supporting business expansion by providing grant funding to lower capital investment expenditure incurred by businesses. The aim of these grants is to increase employment in Victoria and/or increase the competitiveness of Victorian...
EOFY Bargains
AFA Members currently have lots of end of financial year sales on. This is the time for you to take advantage of incredible deals, especially if you are looking for household items, and don't forget if you are after furniture for your office or commercial...
EOFY Accounting Services for AFA Members
As the end of financial year approaches all AFA Members can access accounting services from the AFA’s preferred partner supplier Hansens. AFA Members receive - Initial accounting and/or financial advice, by telephone or in a conference room, provided free of charge*....
Congratulations to AFA Member Fabio Biavaschi
Congratulations to AFA Member Fabio Biavaschi who has designed a stool called MUUU, for the Italian brand RIVA 1920, it is is now part of their collection. Fabio entered his MEK_ac01 into last years AFA Awards - click here to view entry
MAN ABOUT THE RUMPUS ROOM
London Festival of Architecture (June 2017) Following a sell-out season in 2016, Australians, Tim Ross and Kit Warhurst are thrilled to return to the UK as part of the London Festival of Architecture to perform their brand new show. For the last four years,Tim and...
Design is like a game of chess by Simona Jobbagy Director | Business,Design, Media and ICT Programs Swinburne University
In an age of advanced technology, there is still a wide misconception amongst consumers and manufacturers, that design is only about the aesthetic aspect of a product. This, of course, cannot be further from the truth. Design is about giving consideration to consumer...
AFA Members selected for the Good Design Awards 2017
Axolotl in conjunction with Marblo announced last week their selection in the 2017 Good Design® for the stunning Mojo Luxe Bath Ware. The 2017 Good Design Selections last week mark the countdown to Australia's most prestigious award on June 8. After and extensive...