The Decor + Design & Australian International Furniture Fair has enjoyed another successful run this year at the Melbourne Convention Centre. A bustling scene of more than 10,000 design-savvy trade visitors from Australia and abroad eagerly unveiled their upcoming furniture collections. 2015’s event saw a rise in sales opportunities for exhibitors, guaranteeing a bigger and better return for the 2016 Fair. The exhibition stands at both shows raised the standards bar in a way not seen before in previous years. Decor + Design’s Best Exhibition Stand award was given to GlobeWest for their stunning avenue display, whilst the AIFF award was won by metal artworks firm Entanglements.
If you’ve ever travelled to Switzerland, you would be familiar with Wenger and their Swiss Army Knives and watches. Wenger have master-crafted quality knives since 1893, and remain one of Switzerland’s premier manufacturers of knives and timepieces. The Swiss Cross emblem of Wenger is recognised across the world and represents precision engineering and innovative design.
Released to the Australian market earlier this year, the HP Envy 110 e-All-in-One-Printer is revolutionizing the way we think about home use and small-scale printing. And thank gosh! With the enormous advancements in mobile technology in recent years , it is a relief to know IT companies are working on new technologies to address the challenges and demands that come with modern living. The HP Envy 110’s sleek profile, ability to print magnificent photos and it’s amazing cloud capabilities make it the perfect computer accessory for printing, copying and scanning. Simply by touching the LCD 8.75cm hi-res display; you can print vivid photos, make colour copies, scan photo reprints, print your important documents and produce prints directly from the web. Standing just 4-inches high, HP have designed it to complement social trends that see more people living in small spaces. Its solid machine construction (something rarely seen in consumer models), and tweaked acoustics ensure quiet print performance. And further; with a scanning lid that retracts slowly into place by itself without slamming and the ability to print double-sided automatically, it’s a great choice for young families. Arguably the most savvy feature of the HP Envy 110 is its cloud-enabled capabilities: so convenient for people with busy lifestyles! Print photos and documents wirelessly when you’re out and about using AirPrint™ on your iPad®, iPhone® or iPod Touch.® With free apps available on the printer’s touchscreen, you can also control your printer from any Smartphone or mobile device. Essentially, your mobile device cancels out the need for a PC! For further information on the HP Envy 110 e-All-in-One Printer, please visit www.hp.com/au/en/home.html
Q: Dyson’s first dual cyclone became the highest selling vacuum cleaner in the UK in 18 months. Were you experienced in business to be involved in managing the marketing/production/business side of the venture or did you have a team of advisors?
The name Dyson epitomises savvy inventions, smart engineering and technology that’s built to last. These three principles continue to drive the team of 3600 Dyson employees across the globe, and have helped the company achieve sales of $AU6Billion worldwide. Their diverse range of vacuums, fans, and hand dryers rise above so many of the other designs that crowd the marketplace today.
Your home should be a place where you can relax and feel comfortable. Unfortunately, for many allergy and asthma sufferers, this can be far from the truth. Many of the allergens present in the home settle in your carpet, so it makes sense to have a high quality vacuum cleaner to remove all the nasties. New to the Australian market in April 2012 is the compact & upright Dyson DC40 Allergy, a partner to the larger DC41 upright vacuum. The DC40 features a Lifetime HEPA filter, for cleaner expelled air.