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25.01.2022 Join us this Thursday night at 8pm for our Foundry LIVE Online session with the energetic + inspiring Matthew Haynes. We're switching gears and live streaming to YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn so that you can catch us (and Matt's bigger than life personality) on your preferred platform. Fast facts... - With his drive and clear vision, Matt has run The Design Conference Brisbane for over 10 years. - Featuring artists, directors and founders from the world's most sought after companies, Matt launched this event with the goal of making world-class design philosophy affordable and accessible for next-generation creatives. - Matt also runs his own creative studio (Analogue Digital Agency) where he is the Director of Experience Design. Tune in this Thursday at 8pm as we chat all things 2020 with Matt + check in on his plans for The Design Conference in November.

24.01.2022 7 days to go February Enrolments now closing The Wild officially kicks off next Monday, Feb 15. Fast track your enrolment now to start your creative journey and discover what you love to do. Designed and built from the ground up by the Foundry team, and directly backed up by real-world industry application, this is the new way to find your creative path.... Program details: Fully online, self-paced, and available nationwide Get your own personal Learning Mentor Access to tutorials led by global industry experts Find yourself in The Wild in 2021. Hit the link below for more info. https://bit.ly/3oYtiyG

24.01.2022 Term 03 - Over + Out Our Foundry students + teaching crew are officially on holidays after a massive 10 weeks full of virtual delivery and a staggered return back to campus for our Film + Photography based classes and Co-Lab mentoring sessions. Check out the editorial illustrations that a group of students have been working on throughout the term as part of their Digital Illustration module.

24.01.2022 Our previous Foundry LIVE guest presents - Di + Robert Elderton of Future Days recently released the packaging designs for Mitchelton Wines with quite a contemporary approach given they and the rest of Victoria were in lockdown. The approach? Create an entirely virtual environment! Check out how they pulled it off. "When the first COVID-19 lockdown hit Melbourne, we were in the midst of finalising location shoots for three new Mitchelton Luxury Collection packaging projects.... "Our solution was to build three environments with terrain and landscape generator software and shoot each bottle in a virtual environment. The software allows us to transform, erode, sculpt and paint each environment in real-time entirely on the GPU. "Inspired by conversations around 'how do we shoot on location', we had previously been having during lockdown, the images offer a glimpse of a potential alternate narrative when access to physical environments are excluded from a brand's visual assets." Creative: Di + Robert Elderton Digital Artist: Rhett Dashwood Future Days - Copyright 2020

24.01.2022 Foundry Teacher + Commercial and Documentary Photographer, Devaka (Dave) Seneviratne highlights how important it is for future creatives to possess the essential skill of adaptability.

23.01.2022 We'll be speaking all about how to run a design conference during a worldwide pandemic, how to stay motivated and what gets Matt out of bed in the morning.

23.01.2022 The Wild Meet Our Industry Contributors Profile: Paul Sharp - Advertising content + Some Context Please podcast contributor. Paul has worked with some of Australia's top creative agencies and brands in addition to working in London, where he began his career with a Creative Circle Best Newcomer Award.... Since then he has continued to receive numerous decorations over his 20-year professional career at many of the major advertising award shows both locally and internationally, including Gold awards at London International, Cannes, The Effies, and many more. Working directly for Apple in California, Paul created launch films for the iPhones 5s and 5c, and as a Senior Creative and Creative Lead at The Monkeys, he helped them grow into one of Australia's most awarded creative agencies. As Creative Director of VCCP Sydney, Paul has helped lift them to AdNews Small Agency of the Year 2016; grow iconic brands like ING and Compare The Market; win new business with the likes of LDV and The Australian Museum, and most recently helped Cadbury on the road to restoring their place in the heart of New Zealand. Keen to hear more about Paul? Hit the link below to check out our podcast series, Some Context Please. https://spoti.fi/3pujAWD

23.01.2022 Workplace goals | Brought to you by Foundry creative, Amy Boadle as part of Corporate Interiors - a module that she's studying this term as she works towards completing her Interior Design Specialisation. We asked Amy what she enjoys the most about studying at Foundry. Check out what she had to say "I feel a great camaraderie with my peers and teachers, with everyone so generous with time and wisdom! All of our successes are celebrated. I am confident in the skills and knowledge I have gained at Foundry and that they will stand me in good stead for building a successful career as an interior designer."

22.01.2022 Foundry Alumni Profile - Lotus White Sugito, 2018 Graduate Lotus recently returned to her home state for a quick stay in light of COVID-19 and updated us on her journey so far post-Foundry. Tell us what your learning experience at Foundry was like: ... "With aspirations to be a graphic designer since the beginning of high school, I was passionate to pursue creative education. Foundry caught my attention with its progressive edge and Tasmanian story. "My Foundry experience was unique and exciting. I found myself engaged with content that reflected current industry news and topics in a way that redefines the delivery of creative education. This unconventional learning style catapulted our awareness and understanding of the creative scene. Empowered to converse professionally with established designers and creative directors, I built a strong network of supportive industry relationships to kickstart my journey in design." These days Lotus is undertaking the articulation into the Bachelor of Design at Swinburne University of Technology. "I am eager to get involved in the design community in Melbourne. With Swinburne offering overseas exchange and 'Work Integrated Learning', I hope to make the most of these opportunities alongside my studies." Photography credit (headshot) - Emily Dimozantos

22.01.2022 Big congrats to Interior Design student, Amy Boadle for landing a role with JAWs Architecture. Amy officially kicked off her new role this week whilst working towards completing the final elements of her Diploma (she's due to finish this Dec)! "I'm really excited to learn more about the interplay between architecture and interiors and how they can inform and play off each other. My Foundry studies have armed me with industry ready skills and knowledge, and I am delighted to be taking the next step in my design journey with the welcoming team at JAWs Architecture!"

22.01.2022 From concept to completion Foundry Grad, Madeleine Rafell showcases the workings behind her personal Branding + Identity piece. The brief: create a magazine front cover (for an existing magazine) to accompany an interview about your future self becoming influential in the design community.... "My chosen magazine, Flow, celebrates creativity, imperfection, and life's little pleasures. I pulled inspiration from previous covers to create an illustration using on-trend botanic motifs. The cover was sketched by hand and then painted using gouache. The Flow wordmark and stickers were made in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, closely replicating the magazine's cover style. Careful attention was paid to selecting multiple fonts consistent with Flow's carefree, uplifting aesthetic." Staying true to Flow magazine's focus on wellbeing, the interview charted Madeleine's pathway as a student, UX designer, author, and advocate for child emotional welfare.

21.01.2022 Student Work Showcase Check out Interior Design Diploma student, Hayley Vimpany's restaurant redesign concept. The brief: Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Hayley brought this idea to life with a modern twist by incorporating checkered floors, mix matched chairs throughout, and a combination of natural elements (timber, plants, stone).

20.01.2022 We recently came across a previous Design for Equity group assessment piece and had to share the love. Students were tasked with identifying a social/political issue that they were personally passionate about and believe more of society should be aware of. With a choice of picking a relatively unknown movement or a cause that could be made up, the focus was on personal investment and recruiting public support in order to make it to the final stage of launching, distributing a...nd testing the movement in the real world. This is where BruHug was born. "BruHug is a social movement created to bring people together on weekdays to socialise and destress. The project was inspired by the team's research into depression and anxiety rates due to isolation in Australia." Hit the link below to download the full BruHug proposal. https://bit.ly/31ji5Qq Props to Lucinda Morrow (Founder), Matthew Hedges + Alex Murray - the brains behind this sincere and powerful movement.

20.01.2022 Big congrats to our talented illustrator + Foundry teacher, Tony Flowers for the launch of his book, Small Town (with author, Phillip Gwynne + publisher, Penguin Books Australia) earlier this month. "Phillip Gywnne's expertly pared back text and Tony Flower's detailed illustrations combine beautifully in 'Small Town', an uplifting story to be read and explored with young readers and used as a springboard for important discussions about local and world events. So highly rec...ommended." - Children's Books Daily. Throughout the illustration process, Tony's students were lucky enough to see the book grow from the initial sketches to the finished artwork - providing a thorough overview of the process from the start to publication. Hit the link below to check out the full review. https://bit.ly/2Qa7hxW

18.01.2022 Foundry LIVE kicks off again tonight at 8pm via Instagram Live. This time around we're handing the mic over to Tassie based creative, Megan Perkins. Megan's been actively engaged in the Tasmanian art and design community for over 15 years, most notably as Lead Designer and Art Director for DarkLab, responsible for the Dark Mofo festival brand identity since its inception (2013-2019). And - she's just recently branched out to expand her independent creative practice. ... Join us at 8pm tonight as we chat about Tassie's creative scene + more.

18.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Erin Dunstone Check out the latest work from Film + Photography student, Erin. We asked Erin what her favourite units have been so far - check out what she had to say:... "I enjoyed the unit on Conceptual Photography, and I am eagerly awaiting Portraiture + Products. Whilst I prefer still photography, I have really enjoyed discovering my skills in Video Production + Lighting. It has really surprised me just how much fun it is (whilst being complicated), but the Foundry teaching style and tutors are amazing."

17.01.2022 Natasha Mulhall (Foundry teacher + talented photographer & videographer) provides the ultimate weekend adventure inspo with her shots of Tassie's rugged + refined West Coast. She captured the beautiful twists and turns using her drone (yep, she has a commercial licence), with the remaining shots taken while driving down into the eerie and mysterious fog. "I thought it would be great to capture the descent down into the fog and how the light, colour and atmosphere changes so dramatically and quickly."

17.01.2022 Nicole will take us on a digital studio + workshop tour (including the printing presses), chat about the creative culture in NZ, explain exactly what it is that she does (as she’s incredibly talented in many fields), chat all things side projects (t-shirts, and her love of dogs!), and she’ll provide advice for students who have the type-bug.

16.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Jeremy Ashdown Digital Design + UX student, Jeremy produced a full publication layout + feature article (reminiscent of Time Magazine style) as part of a recent assessment for Design History. "The year is 2050, technology has fundamentally changed how we interact with the world. This piece features the future of VR, highlighting the separation between the real and digital world."... To check out the full layout, hit the link below https://bit.ly/3cQW288

16.01.2022 Film + Photography student, Dylan Lilley has been working through a series of product shots to determine his overall style and direction for his portfolio. Check out which shots made the cut!

16.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + OzHelp Tasmania Trainer/Mentor & Coach (and talented writer), Tracey Groombridge. What do you think will be the three most important skills to have when entering the creative industries in the near future?... Emotional intelligence, self-awareness and confidence in the work they do: - Employers are no longer looking for the person who is the most talented and supremely technically good, they are instead looking for people who are self-aware who are able to learn and teach others with wisdom and understanding. Adaptability and adjustment skills: - As COVID-19 has shown us those who adapt faster and easier area able to ride out the big waves of change better. There will always be change, but those that adjust and make it work for them will find a way through. An ability to translate complicated topics and issues so that they are relevant and understandable by the wider community, whether this be through art or other creative forms.

16.01.2022 Student Work Showcase | Chelsea Keith We're always keeping an eye out for fresh designs from our students to highlight and came across these unique pieces from Chelsea - created during Digital Design. "These designs were created in an attempt to take scenes from real-life imagery and translate them into a style that focused on simple linework and colour. I found that these more simple designs allowed me to focus on the aspects of my art I would usually shy away from."

15.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Sustainable Design Educator, Designer and Artist, Dr Kirsty Máté. Why do you feel Tasmania has the opportunity to be the epicentre of the creative industries in Australia?... Tasmania is one of these rare and very special places where so many positive attributes really lend themselves to support creatives. The landscapes, all just minutes away from any urban areas are diverse and breathtaking, ready to inspire any aspiring creative. The communities of Tasmania are supportive and encouraging for those who want to give it a go. The lifestyle provides you 'space' to fulfil creative endeavours. The culture is rich, diverse and most importantly accessible - something mainland cities struggle with, just on purely practical terms - getting to cultural venues in large urban areas can be more difficult than its worth. You don't find that in Tasmania and with MONA here, my personal favourite art museum in the world - and I have seen many - you couldn't be anywhere better!

15.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Clint Kinsella Check out Clint's proposed magazine cover for Monster Children - an assessment piece for Digital Illustration. "Surf, skate, beer, art, photography, reckless abandon. It's all there!"

15.01.2022 Our Hobart Interior Design students were treated to a visit from Naomi Doedens from Valentine interiors + design. Naomi chatted about what life looks like after graduating, her work in commercial event spaces, creating temporary installations and preparing a folio to enter the interior design industry. Naomi graduated from RMIT (Bachelor of Interior Design) with First Class Honours and was able to provide key tips and advice for the students who are soon to graduate with thei...r Diploma. Thanks to Valentine interiors + design for organising the session!

15.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Freelance Designer - Exhibition/Interior/Branded Space/3D Visualisation, Andrew Jones. Why do you feel Tasmania has the opportunity to be the epicentre of the creative industries in Australia?... Tasmania has a unique opportunity to be the epicentre of creative industries in Australia. It has always had people who are tenacious in exploring new mediums and now able to capitalise a brand renowned for quality and originality. We have an amazing balance of natural and metropolitan surroundings which I believe is conducive to creativity and the envy of many. Check out Andrew's recent projects below.

15.01.2022 From campus to modern waterfront apartments Our Interior Design students reimagined what the Brooke Street Pier would look like if the space was converted to apartments. Slide to check out their unique ideas + renders.

14.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries featuring Foundry Teacher + Digital Artist & Owner of TURNERvfx, Rich Turner. What is your dream for the creative industries in Australia?... Easy! I would love to see areas or pockets of different industries in one or two locations that work as a co-operative. This is something I have witnessed with several large world-class post-production studios in Soho, London. They don't fight for work, but share work and engage each other to handle different parts of a huge project, ensuring the community is thriving and everyone gets a slice of the pie.

14.01.2022 Last chance Join us in The Wild this Feb and start your creative journey this week. Head to the link below to fast-track your enrolment. https://foundry.com.au/enrol

14.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Commercial and Documentary Photographer, Devaka Seneviratne (Dave). Why do you feel Tasmania has the opportunity to be the epicentre of the creative industries in Australia?... I'm brand new to Tasmania (and Australia) but one thing I noticed literally from the day I got here was a strong sense of design that extends to even the more mundane things; public facilities, bridges, pedestrian walkways to name a few. I have travelled a fair bit and I can safely say that it is a very cool place to be in. There is lots of inspiration in the fantastic landscapes, beautiful buildings both old and new, access to nature in her raw beauty and a strong sense of community and pride. It's a perfect melting pot of creativity, art and ideas and I think Tasmania can definitely position itself as an epicentre of design and other creative industries. Check out some of Dave's work in Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent below.

14.01.2022 LIVE Online kicks off at 12pm tomorrow with Gabby Lord live from New York. Tune in to Facebook and YouTube to hear how Gabby's work + general life has been affected by the pandemic, find out what she's currently working on, her tips + tricks for creatives and how she stays motivated throughout a crazy 2020. See you at midday

13.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Taima Learmont. Film + Photography student, Taima showcases her ability to manipulate light + movement with these stunning shots. We asked Taima what key skills she has learnt so far during her Foundry journey ... "Being able to take feedback and use it to my highest advantage! I have found that even if you are confident with your work, getting someone else's eyes on it will help you see things that you have potentially missed and improve your work to the best of your abilities. "Communicating - whether it's to my class or a bunch of people I don't know, my ability to communicate has improved bucket loads and has given me the confidence to be able to show my worth in the industry. "And finally, I have learnt to never second guess. This was something I struggled with when I started, especially when it came to classes out of my comfort zone. But as I've gone through these experiences, I have found that even if you aren't confident in a piece, someone out there (a client) is loving it. And that's all that matters. Having someone be confident in you is sometimes all you need to realise the positive impact that you have created."

12.01.2022 Foundry Alumni Profile - Lucas Grenda, 2018 Graduate We recently checked in with Lucas - one of our first ever Foundry grads to see what he was up to after completing his Associate Degree of Applied Design. Check out what he's up to! What does life after Foundry look like?... "I am currently the lead graphic designer at Fingerprint Signs, and I have been employed since before my graduation at Foundry. I'm in charge of most of the visual aspects of the work that we put out here at this family run and 100% Tasmanian owned business. I am lucky to be under the wings of this team as they guide and grow me to be an ever better designer than before! As for the future? Who knows! Keep an eye out!" Tell us what your learning experience at Foundry was like. "Foundry is a completely different learning experience to anything you have experienced before. On one hand it is casual and comfortable, and on the other it is informative and deeply educational. I enjoyed my time on campus learning with like minded individuals and gaining tips and tricks with each new conversation I struck up." Congrats, Lucas! We're super proud of you

12.01.2022 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance proposed cover | 50th anniversary celebration Foundry student, Alyssa Hibberd (@alyssa.may.art) explains her inspiration for this piece below: "The main plot of this book shows the author's relationship with his son as they travel across America together on a motorcycle. With this plot in mind, I decided to produce a double exposure illustration - creating the outline as a person wearing a motorcycle helmet, and the inside as a long empty road that you would come across when travelling across America."

12.01.2022 From concept to completion Foundry student, Mitchell Koay showcases the full process + technique behind an assessment piece for Digital Illustration.

12.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Director, Camera Operator & Producer, Lara van Raay. What is your dream for the creative industries in Australia?... Pretty straight forward - funding. Funding and more funding so that creators can have the freedom to create. My dream would be to have a deeply well funded creative sector that is respected and valued as the vital service that it is in terms of well being and cultural value. I would love to see a flourishing media sector with Australian content given priority (like they do in France or Ireland) with a population that cherishes and demands to see its own people, voices and stories shown back to them. What do you think will be the three most important skills to have when entering the creative industries in the near future? Adaptability - being able to handle new situations, new technologies and an ever-changing world (in terms of expectations, social norms and technology) will be essential. This means keeping a fluid way of working and not getting locked into any set ways. Being agile in your thinking and being able to manage change fatigue is vital as well - as there's one thing for sure that the future holds - change.

11.01.2022 Sarah Mirowski, Interior Designer with Valentine interiors + design joined our class at the Hobart campus today to discuss what it's like working in the industry, preparation advice for client meetings, and general operational advice for our students who are just weeks away from completing their Diploma of Interior Design.

09.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Georgie Overton Interior Design student, Georgie showcases her unique style with some of the renders that she's created lately as part of her studies. We asked her what were the three most important skills that she has learnt during her time so far: ... - To communicate as a designer and rationalise my designs - To have empathy across all design disciplines - To take risks, make connections succeed Great work, Georgie!

09.01.2022 Foundry LIVE is back this coming Thursday. Joining us at midday (or 2pm New Zealand time zone) is typographer, printmaker, publisher, writer, editor and book designer, Nicole Arnett Phillips. Nicole has 20+ years' experience in publication design, visual communication and art direction - and has worked in the UK, Australia and the US. She loves letters, layout and ink - and self describes her work as sitting at the intersection of design and language.... TYPOgraphHer - Nicole produces publications about typography, culture and politics for design audiences. Design Assembly - She's also the editor of Design Assembly, an organisation serving New Zealand's design community. Tune in via Facebook or YouTube to catch the live session this Thursday.

09.01.2022 Our first Foundry LIVE session for 2021 features Brand Identity Designer + Adobe Mentor, Andrew Hochradel live from the US. Tune in as we chat with Andrew about his new gig as our Graphic Design industry tutor (The Wild 2021), how he landed in the world of design, freelance life, how to stay motivated, and his passion for building creative communities. Submit your questions for Andrew via our comments section and enjoy the stream!

08.01.2022 Poster set by Foundry Grad, David Eastburn | Created as part of an assessment for Branding + Identity "These posters were intended to be distributed in a guerilla fashion, appearing in local spaces in order to raise awareness of some of the environmental disasters caused indirectly or directly by international energy and petroleum company, BP. The posters have been designed and illustrated in the style of vintage travel marketing, and advertise some of the locations where these disasters took place."

07.01.2022 Ever wondered what a videographer does? Meet Lara van Raay. She's currently teaching Equipment & Tech to our students, and is also the Chief Story Catcher for Small World Documentaries, a multi-media production company (based in Tassie) specialising in short form documentary designed for the web and social media. Fast facts about Lara:... She has 20 years' experience in the television and media industry, from promo production to documentaries. She produces, directs, writes, shoots and edits content. So what exactly has Lara been up to lately? - Media training for political staff - Directing, producing, filming and editing a promotional video for the Antarctic Science Foundation - Working on a Tasmanian Aboriginal oral history video project for a local school - Production manager of the just aired doco on NiTV and SBS 'Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky' - Producing open day videos for a local high school - And she's currently developing a web series (with funding from Screen Australia) which looks at birth from the father's perspective Keen to know more? Hit the link below to check out the recent interview that Lara did with AMCI which highlights what you need to know to become a videographer. https://bit.ly/34ZeLMD

07.01.2022 Interior Design Diploma student, Hayley Vimpany recently participated in a work experience opportunity with the talented team at EVOKE Property Styling. Check out what she had to say about her experience! "EVOKE are two lovely ladies who gave me guided control over my own experience. The freedom to create my own spaces helped me establish some of my strengths and weaknesses. All in all, I found it to be a therapeutic and rewarding real life project that I would love to do again in the future."

07.01.2022 Our Interior Design students are currently diving into Temporary Installations, and have been working on a fictitious brief (based on real-world trends + demands) to develop a pop-up event installation for Reebok Australia. Check out how current student, Frances Roberts is progressing with her design. "I wanted to create an experience which was exciting, engaging, educational and environmental. The large glass windows in my design generate excitement by showcasing customers trying on shoes, meanwhile, engagement and education are achieved through a large audio-visual display at the heart of the installation. Environmental objectives are achieved through the use of recycled materials such as old shipping containers, repurposed timber panelling, and biodegradable algae decor details."

06.01.2022 The Design Conference Brisbane is live again tonight with The Bloom Ep: 03 featuring Jerome Gaslain (AKQA) and Danielle de Andrade (Garbett Design). Tune in tonight via the details below.

06.01.2022 Design History in class sprint - by Clint Kinsella. The brief: Research the exceptional French poster artist, painter, and legendary designer in the Art Deco era, A.M Cassandre. Based on your research, create your own take on an A.M Cassandre-esque Art Deco poster for the opening of a new program at Foundry.... We think you absolutely nailed it, Clint!

06.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Chelsea Keith Check out Chelsea's minimalist movie poster set - created as part of her Digital Illustration module + inspired by one of the most influential filmmakers in history, Alfred Hitchcock.

05.01.2022 Our upcoming Foundry LIVE session features Tassie based creative, Megan Perkins. Hit the couch, grab your fave device and join us this Thursday at our evening time slot of 8pm. So just who is Megan Perkins? Her career so far has certainly had some stellar highlights - most notably as Lead Designer and Art Director for DarkLab, responsible for the Dark Mofo festival brand identity since its inception (2013-2019). In 2020 she branched out to expand her independent creative pr...actice. Megan has been actively engaged in the Tasmanian art and design community for over 15 years as both a jeweller and designer. She's also interested in the power of design to unify communities and communicate a sense of place. Her even practice explores universal themes with a distinctly Tasmanian voice and innovative approach to material and method. We can't wait to hear more!!

05.01.2022 Recently Lucinda Morrow represented Foundry at the National Innovation Games - a virtual, two-day hack-a-thon inspired challenge with 200 like-minded creatives from all over Australia. Lucinda was dropped into a team of 15 people - with different backgrounds, industries and experiences. It was then over to the team to develop and pitch a solution. The topic:... How might we creatively embed technology to deliver more sustainable organisations, practices and communities? (With a strong focus on the creative fields.) Check out the proposed solution from Lucinda and her team below.

05.01.2022 600,000 hectares of jagged mountain ranges, an ancient rainforest and wild rivers. This is Tasmania's South-West Wilderness. Foundry student, Christiaan Kirkness captured this breathtaking scenery during a recent personal expedition.

04.01.2022 Weekends are for salty sea air and sandy toes. Tasmania's beautiful Freycinet Peninsula captured by Foundry student, Erin Dunstone.

04.01.2022 This time next week Australian designer + art director, Gabby Lord will be joining LIVE Online (live) from "The Big Apple" - New York! Fast facts about Gabby - Gabby has worked independently, as well as for leading design studios across Australia, Germany and the United States. She is currently Associate Design Director at Character New York.... - She's a designer and art director with a passion for storytelling and building brand systems. - With a penchant for organising information, Gabby curates an online directory and newsletter called OMGLORD, sharing thoughts on design, creativity and handy resources. - She also created Broads Down Under, a database of women and non-binary people in the Australian design industry, promoting representation and equal opportunities. Tune in next Thursday (24th) at 12pm via Facebook Live + YouTube.

03.01.2022 Local Launnie creatives Do you want to meet new people in a quick paced and exciting atmosphere? Head along to #TDKtuesdays creative speed dating event this week and mix with like-minded people, find out what they're passionate about, what they do for work, network or even find someone to work on your next project! Hit the event link below to find out all the deets.

03.01.2022 Foundry Alumni Profile - Joseph Bunton, 2018 Graduate It was great to check in and hear that Joseph landed a design role prior to graduating where he was able to work on a number of local projects and events. Fast forward to 2020 and he's now working at Launceston design agency, Clever Creative - allowing him to draw on his digital skills in video production and website development. We asked Joseph to tell us what led to his initial decision to choose Foundry as his study des...tination - check out what he had to say "I initially heard of Foundry through friends, and I quickly became intrigued and interested in this new educational, creative school. I chose to study at Foundry because I strongly felt at the time the curriculum would prepare me and equip me with the skills and knowledge so I could graduate industry ready. After completing my studies at Foundry I can confirm that I was fully prepared and confident to begin my career in graphic design."

03.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Alyssa Hibberd Alyssa produced this full colour editorial illustration as part of a recent assessment for Digital Design. Snippet from the assessment brief: ... You need to select one of three articles produced for The Guardian and reimagine them to be more in touch with the original content. Once you have selected your chosen stories, read/listen to it and take notes/draw thumbnails in your journal - ideating on what your illustration could entail. You should then research digital illustration styles and trends you think would compliment your chosen article, and select a style you would like to emulate. Try to choose a style/method you haven't used before. This will expand your illustration offering and technique.

02.01.2022 Foundry Alumni Profile - William Steen, 2019 Graduate Say hello to our very own in-house designer! Will actually joined the Foundry family after graduating with an Associate Degree of Applied Design, specialising in Graphic Design. Throughout 2020 Will has been busy churning out campaign collateral + working on a variety of projects for us. He loves the idea of self-sufficiency and is keen to continue building his skills and confidence over the next few years, and eventually ...aims to work as a freelance designer. We asked Will what his learning experience at Foundry was like. Check out what he had to say "My learning experience at Foundry was a truly enlightening one. I was able to gain confidence in my abilities to think, speak and create ideas and products. Along the way, I was able to make industry connections, great friends as well as gain a range of multidisciplinary skills."

02.01.2022 Foundry Discussion Series The Future of the Creative Industries - Featuring Foundry Teacher + Digital Artist & Owner of TURNERvfx, Rich Turner. What is your dream for the creative industries in Australia?... Easy! I would love to see areas or pockets of different industries in one or two locations that work as a co-operative. This is something I have witnessed with several large world class post production studios in Soho, London. They don't fight for work, but share work and engage each other to handle different parts of a huge project, ensuring the community is thriving and everyone gets a slice of the pie.

02.01.2022 Joining us live from New York is Australian designer + art director, Gabby Lord. Tune in to hear how Gabby’s work + general life has been affected by the pandemic, find out what she’s currently working on, her tips + tricks for creatives and how she stays motivated throughout a crazy 2020.

01.01.2022 Proving that everyone has to climb the corporate ladder with determination and perseverance, Experience Strategy Director at PwC Australia, Chi Ryan takes us back to where it all began during her live presentation in 2019 for Foundry LIVE.

01.01.2022 Student Work Showcase - Alyssa Hibbert Alyssa created this set of three minimalist movie posters as part of a recent Digital Illustration assessment. Focusing on the beloved children's movies by Pixar, Alyssa focused on an element that was instantly recognisable from each movie and recreated it in a minimalist way.

01.01.2022 We are excited to announce that as part of our longer term vision, and soon to be announced 2021 programs, we are opening a Launceston CBD campus. Keep your eyes peeled to our socials as we'll announce the CBD space soon! Current students and classes remain at the current Launceston campus. We can't wait to help bring vibrancy and community back into the Launceston CBD. This move is a step towards making the centre of our beautiful city a bustling hub of creativity and people.