Talking Design is a fortnightly podcast review of design in all its facets - from architecture to industrial design, from fashion to automotive design. It features interviews with prominent designers and expert analysis from RMIT University academics. Talking Design is produced by experienced journalist Stephen Crafti and sponsored by RMIT.
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Volker Haug Studio is a decorative lighting practice based in Melbourne, creating lighting informed by a sense of discovery and experimentation. Works are produced by a skilled team of designers and makers, balancing technical precision with a spirit of play.
Founded by Volker Haug, the studio is now in its 21st year and reflects his enduring commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and considered design. With a focus on pared-back, immaculate forms imbued with a sense of playfulness and pronounced individuality, the studio has established a long tradition of detailed, elegant lighting.
The studio’s commissions and collection designs are represented locally and internationally across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
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12 Mar 2026
Chris McCue, Founder of Studio McCue
Chris McCue has been working as an architect and interior designer specialising in high end multi residential projects and bespoke homes for over 25 years; in Australia and across the world.
An international design ideology permeates through each of his projects with many currently on site across Melbourne and Sydney since establishing his eponymous studio, STUDIO MCCUE, in mid-2024.
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19 Jun 2025
Kristin Green, Director of KGA Architecture
Kristin Green is the director of KGA Architecture and winner of the 2024 Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture.
In this deeply layered conversation, Kristin joins Stephen to discuss her award-winning ‘gallery home’—a unique fusion of private residence and public art space nestled in the Dandenongs. The project celebrates Australian craft, local materials, and the power of design to build community.
From handmade chandeliers to leather balustrades, Kristin shares her process, her inspirations, and the lessons learned from years spent building with integrity and heart.
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