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Seven Thousand Oaks
An inspiring and captivating new festival celebrating the work of artists engaging with sustainability and the environment.
produced by dvize, Meghan Rogers and others | 17-06-2010
'Freedom to Speak'
A Corporate Unmasking
A collaborative art exhibition of 20 artists creating awareness and funds for the Gunns 20 story.
Greenwash with ENVI
Australia's first carbon neutral paper includes includes pulp from Australia's native forests, including the worlds most carbon dense forests and water catchments.
produced by dvize | 22-07-2009
Phil Bourne
Cohousing has a very current social purchase for people who want to reduce their footprint at one level, and reduce social isolation at the same time.
produced by Alex Kirkham and dvize a | 19-02-2010
Eco Innovators Showcase
An old newsstand pillar opened its doors as a revamped showcase of innovative eco products.
David Berman
speaks on how can graphic design help save the planet. Designers can choose to save the world, and suggests that designers take a pledge.
produced by Jess Miller, Republic of Everyone and Dvize. Special thanks to Anita Lyons, AGDA NSW | 30-09-2009
Eco Luxe Fashion Exposé
Australia's best Eco-loving labels and designers on show for Melbourne's fashionistas.
Andy Polaine
speaks on how can graphic design help save the planet. We need to reframe the question and think about what power we have to help save the world.
produced by Jess Miller, Republic of Everyone and Dvize. Special thanks to Anita Lyons, AGDA NSW | 19-08-2009
Scott McDougal
I am struck by the energy and sense of optimism in the Australian 'green" business community. There is a feeling of momentum in Australia that is quite unique.
Rachael Cassar
The challenge of using recycled fabric's forces me to problem solve, and from problem solving comes ideas that would never have been made otherwise.
Future Canvas
Future Canvas seeks to bring about environmental sustainability and social connectedness through supporting, developing, and implementing a diverse range of projects.
produced by dvize | 06-05-2009
Rodney Dekker
My passion as a documentary photographer is to photograph stories that communicate a social or environmental message and from this I hope to inspire change.
produced by dvize | 06-05-2009
Van Thanh Rudd
I also became inspired by movements of art and social change where an artist become a responsible, active player in pushing for real grassroots democracy all over the globe.
produced by dvize | 06-05-2009
Button Tree
This cute and quirky woman's label is based on making contemporary designs from vintage fabric, recycled books and found objects mixed in with lots of imagination and love.
Makers Market
The creatives and their amazing work who contributed to the Sustainable Living Festival
Design Victoria
What is Eco-design?, a practical, online resource for graphic, textile, fashion and industrial designers.
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Desktop magazine wins the 2010 CREATE:Greenwash Award
September 17, 2010
This years Desktop sustainability award is being sponsored by Australian Paper who are logging ecologically important native forests while using a government loophole to promote their products as sustainable. Read more.
Australian Paper will use the nominees and the winner to associate their misleading products with best practice sustainability. We will be contacting the nominees and winner to request an interview to discuss their views on being used in such a cynical way.
Bindarri contacted the organisers to discuss how their award would be a sham by being sponsored by Australian paper, way back when we read it in the desktop green issue. Here is our post about the issue back then.
We hoped that Desktop would follow their own selection criteria of the sustainability award:
“HR and / or ethics policy and procedures (do you have one, if so is it best practice or just ticking the box)”
Ironically, “ticking the box” is Desktop’s approach when it comes to sponsorship money. No wonder the general Australian public is cynical when it comes to green marketing and design.
For more info on the Australian Paper and how they frame pulping our native forests as sustainable, read our feature on Envi paper.
Australian Paper is treating Australian Graphic Designers like they are too stupid to understand the technical issues around paper production. Send this to your colleagues to help stop them making a mockery of our industry.
Add a Comment | posted by dvize melbourne | 02-09-2010 | categories: Calendar, Uncategorized
Women of the World Film Festival call for entries
The Festival encourages and promotes the films of emerging and established female talent from different backgrounds and nationalities within the filmmaking industry of Australia and the world. Submissions due on 15th of September or 30th for late entries
Add a Comment | posted by dvize melbourne | 02-09-2010 | categories: Uncategorized
5th World Summit on Arts and Culture 2011: Call for Speakers
The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts are seeking your suggestions of keynote speakers, panellists or presenters of case studies who can successfully address the Summit’s theme: Creative Intersections. Deadline 10 Sep 10 :
Add a Comment | posted by dvize melbourne | 02-09-2010 | categories: Uncategorized
Craft Cartel – Making it Handmade Market
September 4, 2010
The documentary Making it Handmade will screen again after a sellout screening at the 2010 Melbourne International Film Festival. A market featuring some of Melbourne’s best independent makers will be held in the theatre foyer.
Film screening starts 2.30pm and 4pm
Add a Comment | posted by dvize melbourne | 02-09-2010 | categories: Calendar
Unlimited: Designing for the Asia Pacific
October 4, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Unlimited is a new international program for the Asia Pacific that connects design thinkers with community, government, education and industry leaders to find creative solutions for the big picture challenges in our region.
Every three years Unlimited hosts a week-long event in Brisbane with public workshops, exhibitions, talks, a business symposium, and a series of masterclasses and youth events.
Add a Comment | posted by dvize melbourne | 01-09-2010 | categories: Brisbane+QLD, Calendar, Conference, Multiple Disciplinary, Workshop
Creative Innovation 2010 conference
September 8, 2010 to September 10, 2010
the place to learn from world changing innovators, futurists, inspired thinkers and curious souls gathered together in an interactive community. It’s a place to learn techniques and strategies, unlock and share ideas and gain empowering experiences. A place to imagine the future. Melbourne Recital Centre. More information
Add a Comment | posted by dvize melbourne | 01-09-2010 | categories: Calendar