Front Centre is an opportunity for creatives from all across Australia to place their work in front of industry-leading adjudicators, who select the most outstanding works for a final shortlist. These are showcased at DENFAIR in a gallery-style display.
Front Centre
Additionally, the design industry recognition continues beyond the show, with promotion through DENFAIR’s channels and coverage through our media partners.
Winner | 2019
Makiko Ryujin
Product: Shinki Burning Vessels
Product: Shinki Burning Vessels
Highly Commended | 2019
Jaron Dickson
Product: Grenache Wine System
Product: Grenache Wine System
Independent, Melbourne-based creative Makiko skillfully torches her timber creations to come up with powerful, expressive pieces.
Under his Ontic Design label, Jaron’s collection of works explores contemporary timber forms with a focus on local manufacturing.
Winner | 2018
Nancy Ji
Product: Archie Table
Product: Archie Table
Highly Commended | 2018
Scott Van Tuil
Product: Hydro Collection
Product: Hydro Collection
Coming from an architectural perspective, Nancy’s products – and those of her collaborative studio, Mina Mina – share a playful yet concise, contemplative quality.
Hailing from Tasmania, Scott’s studio Van Tuil develops work on a varied scale, with a collection of refined furniture and objects.
Winner | 2017
Nicholas Fuller
Product: Le Cantilever
Product: Le Cantilever
Highly Commended | 2017
Dora Ferenczi
Product: Plico
Product: Plico
With a range of fine lighting and furniture to his name, Nicholas’ work references mid century Scandinavian and Japanese craft techniques, through a fresh Australian lens.
Sydney-based Dora draws on her background in industrial design and social sciences to create pieces that improve our enjoyment of space.