2025 Fellows

Jordan's Fellowship will explore the history and modern uses of vitreous enamel, aiming to reintegrate it into Australian design and manufacturing. Through collaboration with international artisans and industry leaders, the project will deepen knowledge of enamel techniques and production methods. Research in northern Europe will focus on enamel applications and contemporary techniques on alternative substrates, while engagement with global artist collectives will offer insights into modern interpretations. The Fellowship will refine technical skills, build industry connections, and foster local collaborations to preserve and evolve vitreous enamel in Australian Design.

Molly’s Fellowship explores sustainable processing and manufacturing of natural latex, to be utilised within design and fashion practices to drive alternate ways of producing. The research intends to promote a sustainable approach to natural latex within a design and fashion practice, to prompt reflection and action. It aims to broaden the existing material range available within these industries in Australia, providing more alternatives to synthetic materials. Considering the inherent material characteristics of natural latex, the fellowship will encourage opportunities for new design methodologies. The Fellowship proposes visits to communities, producers, material laboratories, designers and leading researchers, specifically within the Amazon rainforest.

Lauren’s Fellowship will explore methods for the maintenance and adaptation of existing buildings, in lieu of demolition. It will focus on the construction industry in Brussels, where forward-thinking approaches to preservation and circularity have become mainstream, thanks to a combination of policy shifts and the advocacy of individuals. Her research will investigate how construction teams navigate the complexities of retaining and adapting existing structures, balancing technical, economic, and regulatory challenges. By studying these methods first hand, she aims to develop an atlas of practical strategies that minimise resource consumption while preserving or enhancing architectural and cultural value.

Marlo Lyda’s Fellowship explores stone in its second life—a study of reuse, reinvention, and material storytelling across Italy, Spain, and the UK. Through hands-on workshops, she will investigate mosaic, terrazzo, and spolio, repurposing stone with age-old techniques. This isn’t about nostalgia but about redefining stone’s role in contemporary Australian design, testing its potential in furniture, interiors, and architecture. By merging traditional craftsmanship with modern material challenges, Lyda aims to shift perceptions of stone—bridging the gap between its extractive past and a more resourceful future.