Say hello to Petrina Turner, the latest creative powerhouse to join us as a trainer at Design School Online. Hailing from Melbourne, Petrina is no stranger to education, having taught design for many years. We've long admired her unique approach to creating smart, sustainable spaces and her brilliant eye for colour and pattern. So, to say we're thrilled to have her join Team DSO is an understatement! Welcome, Petrina!
 

Q: Hello, Petrina! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your design journey?

A: Hello! I'm Petrina, the heart and soul behind Petrina Turner Design. With over 30 years in the design industry, I've had the joy of transforming countless spaces into beautiful, functional havens. My journey began with a deep passion for creativity very early on, sewing with my mum, always rearranging and decorating my room and drawing up floor plans for imaginary homes. I also have a love for how design can make a real difference in people's lives. Over the years, I've...

Attending trade events is one of our favourite ways for our DSO educators to stay connected to the industry.

We visited Design Show in Sydney last week and left feeling sooooo inspired.

Hands down, this event featured some of the most refreshing designs we’ve seen in recent years.

Looks like designers currently aren’t afraid to play with colour, pattern and form - some of our fave elements!

Here are some of the top trends we noticed from the trade fair:

1. PLAYFUL SHAPES

Calling it now - Scandi is over. Goodbye straight-legged designs. Designers are now looking for any excuse to infuse different, customised shapes into their furniture pieces. In particular, console tables with stacked spheres for legs from FForm, plus a primitive looking carved table base from Calce Company (executed in one of their divine microcement textures) caught our eye.

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3. GEOMETRIC TEXTILES

As interior...

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