Education Kits
Object's education kits not only explore features of a particular exhibition but encourage students to extend their investigations to related themes, issues and ideas. The education kits can be adapted to suit secondary students in stage 4 5, 6 and tertiary students.
STATE. RESPOND. Exploring Sustainable Design
State. Respond looks at the the work and ideas of five outstanding and diverse design studios from New South Wales. The Creative Directors were asked to respond to a statement about sustainability in contemporary design practice.
Jeff Mincham: Ceramics
Jeff Mincham is one of Australia's leading ceramic artists. His monumental vessels evoke the diverse qualities of the South Australian landscape. Explore Mincham's techniques and the inspiration behind his unique body of work.
Menagerie
The groundbreaking exhibition features 33 established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, who have each produced outstanding sculptural works depicting a variety of animals.
F!NK - Fostering Design Discover what a design company does!
In the field of innovative design F!NK + Co. has gained an international reputation as an iconic Australian design company.
Design Now! 2009
The Design Now! Education Kit presents a selection of works by 10 of the 18 outstanding university graduates across applied arts and design courses nationwide. Find out about their ideas and inspiration.
Abundant
Models play an important role in the architect's practice. This education kit investigates the work of 10 Australian architectural firms whose models were exhibited at the 11th International Architecture Exhibition, in Venice 2008.
Liz Williamson Living Treasures, Masters of Australian Craft
Liz Williamson's textiles are influenced by her life in rural Victoria, as well as, weaving traditions from other parts of the world. Explore Williamson's ideas about the importance of textiles in our society.
Design Discovery Award Exhibition 2008
The Design Discovery Award Exhibition (DDAE) makes a significant contribution to raising the level of awareness of contemporary design in Australia and overseas. In this education kit you can explore the work of 10 designers whose work will expand your understanding of the possibility of design.
Design Now! 2008
This education kit explores the work of 18 designers from Object's design national graduate exhibition. These designers present work from a wide range of design fields.
Freestyle: New Australian Design for Living
You might recognise many of the designers in this education kit. The Freestyle: new Australian Design for Living education kit brings together a selection of outstanding Australian designers from the fields of furniture, lighting, textiles, homewares, fashion, jewellery and accessories.
Marian Hosking Living Treasures, Masters of Australian Craft 2008
Explore how the natural world inspires silversmith Marian Hosking's and discover how she has translated the individuality and essence of the Australian landscape into her work.
Freestyle: New Australian Design for Living 2007
You might recognise many of the designers in this education kit. The Freestyle: new Australian Design for Living education kit brings together a selection of outstanding Australian designers from the fields of furniture, lighting, textiles, homewares, fashion, jewellery and accessories.
Design Discovery Award Exhibition 2007
The Design Discovery Award Exhibition (DDAE) explores the world of contemporary design in Australia. Discover a myriad of design possibilities.
Woven Forms
Contemporary basket making in Australia 2005
Woven Forms is the first major survey of contemporary basket making across indigenous and non-indigenous Australia. Find out about the materials and techniques used in these beautiful and functional objects.
