de Fiddes are excited to introduce you to our new blog page! This is a place where we plan to share our thoughts and reviews on design, architecture, products and the latest cutting edge research.
Our team will be posting regularly on de Fiddes projects, review new and exciting innovations, pass on to you the latest education, share and promote notes of inspiration and show you some fabulous photos from our interior fit outs. Keep up to date on latest products in the market, articles of interest and research findings from our Managing Director, Debbie de Fiddes.
Our blog will not only be an example of what keeps the team at de Fiddes committed to being at the forefront of innovation but a fun place to collect and seek ideas, advice for all things design and even just to share whatever is on our minds.
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Generally, our experience with typography is usually on a small scale. The print you are reading now for example, is only a few millimetres high. But across our built environment, type can stand tall, reach enormous heights and lead us to our final destination!
Read MoreImagine a place you can go with baked goods as sweet and delicious as your grandmothers…
Vollpension is a charming old fashioned café based in Vienna making waves for not only it’s "Kaffe und Kuchen," or coffee and cake but is also a highly successful experiment in ‘social entrepreneurship’.
"I never wanted to look young, I wanted to look great." - Joyce Carpati.
You can imagine the author of these words to never be anything other than dignified! Being a style icon Joyce Carparti puts purpose and consideration into her attire everyday. The result is a perfect fashion ensemble that would make even the most stoic of us swoon with envy - all tied together with the nonchalance of a 87 year old.
In these extraordinary times we are learning to slow down and enjoy the pure movement of life itself. Like in this artwork by Costa Rican-American Artist Geordanna Cordero with the vibrant, expressive colours and fluid paintwork, reminding us to always think big and bright, whilst constantly exploring new and different avenues in work and life.
Click on to see how this had the DF team looking ahead with excitement with our new services soon to be unveiled!
Read MoreResidents at Sydmar Lodge Care Home in Edgware, England could very well be the next Madonna or Johnny Cash as they get creative after being in lockdown for more than 120 days! Seniors at the assisted living facility decided to recreate some of the most iconic album covers, transforming themselves into Madonna, Adele and Brice Springsteen in some amusing parodies. What a fun and interactive way to keep busy and get everyone involved! Click to see this amazing collaboration in detail.
Read MoreThis ANZAC day RSL WA is encouraging the dawn service to continue in a slightly different way - at the end of your driveway, balcony or gate, whilst listening to ABC local Radio.
We especially love these colour-in wreaths to be hung in the windows, print out for an activity to do with the kids or a mindful exercise for yourself.
What is the day again? Things are starting to take a turn for the hilarious with the de Fiddes quaranteam. After weeks working from home, it's time to put some measures in places to keep our routines fresh.
From cooking a new recipe each night, jigsaw puzzles and morning meditation, we have rounded up ways to keep sane and positive during this strange time!
Isolation doesn't mean not being social!
Residents at Menora Gardens retirement village took to the street for an afternoon drink on Friday after their main hall was closed due to distancing guidelines.
Since we are all spending a lot more time in the bathroom these days, it only made sense to inspire ourselves and each other with these gorgeous spaces.
Practicing hand hygiene has never been more stylish!
Brene Brown and Tobias Hägg are inspiring us this month to DIG deep and change our perspectives! Tobias is an aerial Artist and photographer based in Sweden and his images inspire us to always keep finding new perspectives.
Read MoreWe are all guilty of mindlessly spring cleaning. Whether its chucking out clothes, food or even furniture. Its no surprise that through this wastefulness our landfills are overfull.
But how can you combat unnecessary waste and reduce your environmental footprint when undertaking a full refurbishment?
To answer this question was the goal of de Fiddes Design in collaboration with RAAFA Meadow Springs, during the refurbishment at Middleton Hall.
December brings with it festive feelings. Whether its catching up with family, carols, picnics in the park or fish and chips at the beach, everyone does the silly season differently – none more so than our amazing team!We asked everyone for their Christmas Traditions and weren’t disappointed with their fun and jolly answers!
Read MoreHow divine is this handcrafted piece as part of 'Unravelling the Alchemy' a local exhibition now showing at The Goods Shed, Claremont. The alchemy of weaving draws on complex harvesting, preparation and making techniques that are practiced daily and communally in Milingimbi.
The new Quay Perth is a stunning example as we witness an abundance of newly refurbished spaces popping up throughout the Perth precinct.
Read MoreBeautiful textures, fascinating sensory sculptures and rich colours were on display at this year's Shanghai trade fairs! We can't wait to get our hands on some of the many exciting new pieces on offer.
Read MoreMake a statement with textiles!
Judit Just is a tapestry artist from Barcelona who explores tactile textiles in her stunning collection of wall hangings.
Read MoreAs designers we are always seeking great spaces that demonstrate a new or innovative approach. Singapore’s Enabling Village located in Redhill does just that being both a park destination and part of the neighbourhoods daily commute network.
Read MoreMoscow based photographer Ilya Nodia creates a touching portrait photography series of elderly ladies and gents titled Smile doesn't get old.
Read MoreFrom Little Things Big Things Grow
How incredibly inspiring is the work by Hungarian fibre artist Ágnes Herczeg. Formed from colourful lace and all natural materials, each small scene of nature floats in mid air and is attached to a piece of natural, found wood.
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