Each week, we explore a handful of global design headlines, from standout projects, to innovative product launches, and industry moments. Celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and contemporary design, this week’s design highlights include the latest from the MECCA x NGV Women in Design, Fleur Studios, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna and V-ZUG.
2025 NGV Women in Design
London-based designer Nipa Doshi, renowned for her distinctive aesthetic that reflects her Indian heritage, has been awarded the 2025 MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission and will unveil A Room of My Own—a handcrafted, multidimensional cabinet inspired by Indian Kavad shrines—at NGV International on September 25, 2025.
An Elemental Collection
Fleur Studios’ latest collection blends contemporary design with nostalgia, featuring bold yet restrained sculptural forms in American Walnut and Oak—crafted as future heirlooms that seamlessly mix past and present.
V-ZUG Melbourne Opens its Doors
V-ZUG’s new Melbourne studio, located in Richmond, integrates Australian landscapes and culture with minimalist design, showcasing the brand’s premium appliances against a backdrop of earthy tones, innovative design features and bespoke furniture and lighting by Ross Gardam.
