Tom Fereday 

Fascinated by the tension that lies between natural materials and contemporary design and manufacture, Tom Fereday develops unique designs originating from an intrinsic inquiry into the role of objects today. Built on the principle of honest design Tom Fereday’s work celebrates the materials and manufacture behind furniture and objects, guiding considered and thoughtful design outcomes that explore the notion of quiet innovation. 

Born in Australia, Tom Fereday grew up in London, England studying sculpture and graphic design at the Wimbledon School of Art before moving to Australia to complete an honours in Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Working across Europe and Australia Tom Fereday went on to found his sole practice in 2012. Works have been presented and published internationally through collaborations with brands including Louis Vuitton, Alessi, Stellarworks and Herman Miller and exhibited through galleries including Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Powerhouse Museum, Mint Gallery, Australian Design Centre and frequent international furniture fairs. 

www.tomfereday.com 

Evostyle  

Evostyle has three generations of woodturning and joinery experience under its belt, as well as a workshop employing high-tech machinery. It works closely with many of Australia’s high-end furniture brands and is committed to the environment, using sustainable American hardwoods. Evostyle is developing training programmes to ensure high-end production skills are handed down to future generations.  

www.evostyle.com.au

Swiss Design 

An Australian company who draws on years of manufacturing experience to foster local Australian design in creative collaboration. Swiss Design are passionate about the upholstery trade and making furniture pieces with consideration for customisation, time, and using environmentally sustainable practices, to a level of quality few can replicate. 

www.swissdesign.com.au 

Australian Design Centre 

Australian Design Centre is a major contemporary craft and design organisation igniting creative ideas and building cultural vibrancy. We take a lead role developing and supporting Australia’s craftspeople and designers to build audiences for their work globally. We do this through our extensive exhibition, festival, touring, retail, publishing and learning platforms. 

Located in Sydney’s Darlinghurst, we present up to 20 exhibitions and over 100 events each year including workshops, markets, talks, demonstrations and lectures, along with a city-wide festival Sydney Craft Week.  Our retail space, Object Shop sells handmade, collectible design by over 100 Australian makers. 

External Review is presented as part of Sydney Design Week 2022